One of the objectives of senior living communities in India like ours is to help the elderly residents stay fitter and enjoy a well-rounded lifestyle. As a leading senior living community, we take a holistic approach to positive ageing. With home maintenance, housekeeping and meals taken care of, our residents enjoy a variety of sport and fitness activities designed to help them stay physically active and mentally agile. Here’s a look at some of our amenities and services that help seniors live healthy and active lives: Senior-friendly walking paths: Experts believe that walking is the best form of physical exercise for seniors. Walking is a low-impact exercise that improves cardiac health, boosts mood, and prevents weight gain. At our senior living homes in India, we have installed anti-skid tiles to ensure that our senior residents enjoy a safe walking experience. Also, the walking paths are well-lit and safe so that our residents can go for a walk at any time of the day. Swimming pools with anti-skid vitrified tiles: Swimming is a low-impact exercise that improves cardiovascular fitness and boosts muscle strength. In our select senior living communities, we have swimming pools with anti-skid vitrified tiles where seniors can enjoy a variety of water-based exercises. Fully equipped senior-friendly gym: Our fitness centre helps our residents improve their strength and agility. Be it cardio exercises or strength training workouts, our fitness centre has the right equipment and environment to help senior residents improve their overall endurance level. Yoga and aerobics classes: To maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is important that our residents incorporate physical activities into their daily routines. In our senior living homes, the day starts with stretching exercises designed by qualified physiotherapists. There are dedicated yoga and aerobics classes conducted regularly for the residents. These classes help our senior residents improve their flexibility and balance. Wholesome meals: A healthy and active lifestyle is incomplete without healthy eating. Healthy eating when combined with physical activities can lead to a healthier lifestyle. At our senior living communities, daily meals are planned by a qualified nutritionist to ensure that our residents enjoy a variety of nutrient-packed meals. All the meals are prepared considering the health needs of seniors. Our senior living communities promote a carefree lifestyle with all the comforts and amenities one could hope to find. To explore the senior living communities at Columbia Pacific Communities, get in touch with our team today. Interesting Read – Learn How Retirement Home Facilities are Helping Seniors Live a Hassle-free Lifestyle

Mrs. Murthy, a retired professor, lives in one of the best rated senior living communities in Chennai. For her, moving to the community was the best decision she ever made. She lived in a big house with a garden and often felt quite lonely. When her sons moved to Canada, she decided the time had come for her to move to a place where she can enjoy her time pursuing new hobbies. She began her search for an easier and more manageable lifestyle in a retirement community. Today, she lives a worry-free life in a senior living community where she spends most of her time attending yoga classes and learning Carnatic music. She’s made new friends and has travelled with them to new and exciting places. She says, “I am very happy with my life here. I am travelling to different places, learning new skills and have made many friends. My grandkids who currently stay overseas love to visit me here.” Social needs are important basic human needs, regardless of age. To address the social needs of seniors, some of the best rated senior living communities like ours are offering ample engagement opportunities to help residents enjoy a socially active lifestyle. ● Fitness clubs: One great way to help seniors make friends and stay in shape is group exercises. At our senior living communities, group exercises are held daily. ● Book clubs: At Columbia Pacific Communities, there are various book clubs where book lovers can share their reviews about books, discuss their favourite authors and stay mentally active. ● Workshops and lectures: Many seniors look forward to learning opportunities. We organise many workshops and lectures that are designed specifically for seniors who believe there is no end to learning. Positive ageing is at the heart of our senior living communities Read this interesting story on positive ageing by one of our residents, who retired as the General Manager at TVS Motor Company.