Comparing Older Adult Communities

Comparing Older
Adult Communities
The
4
Things You Really Need to Consider
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When you start considering retirement living options, it’s
important to really look at what makes certain older adult
communities a better fit for you especially when it comes to
your active lifestyle. It may be hard to determine exactly what
you should be looking for when comparing your options,
however, there are four things often overlooked: physical
health, intellectual growth, spiritual engagement, and social
connection.
Let’s explore
how each
relates to
you!
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1
Consider physical growth.
Participation in aerobic activity, strength, balance,
flexibility, nutrition, sleep, stress management,
and taking part in preventive screenings.
• Being part of a community reduces the likelihood of developing
heart disease and dementia
• 65% of Llanfair residents are out of their house/apartment 2 or
more times/day
• We’re more like a college campus than a retirement community!
At Llanfair, our residents enjoy:
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partnership;
Fitness classes with YMCA Instructors and
Cincinnati Rec Center
Things to
Consider
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2
Consider intellectual
growth.
Participation in individual or group settings in
activities that are complex, new, and continually
challenging (puzzles, games, computer brain training, video games,
learning new languages, dancing).
• 79% of residents participate in group intellectual pursuits
• 88% participate in individual pursuits
• 88% are confident in their ability to enhance intellectual activity
A great intellectual growth experience at Llanfair is:
University of Cincinnati’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
(OLLI) brings a variety of classes to our campus;
Masterpiece Friday Programs
Questions
to ask
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3
Consider spiritual
engagement.
Our search for purpose and meaning, having
a meaningful role, and being engaged in
productive pursuits.
• 58% of Llanfair residents volunteer their time vs. 20% National Average
• Spirituality helps to cope with worries, concerns, and grief. Improves
cardiovascular and immune function.
• Some spiritual activities: religious and faith based involvement,
volunteerism or service, hobbies, appreciation of nature &
surroundings.
Several unique spiritual engagements at Llanfair include:
Advent program Llanfair Lighting; Longest Night;
Lenten luncheons.
Notes
to make
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4
Consider social
connection.
Fostering a wide range of meaningful
relationships with family, friends, and others.
•
•
•
96% of Llanfair residents feel the staff supports their successful
aging efforts
100% of Llanfair residents feel their family & friends support their
successful aging efforts
Social connection includes giving and receiving social support, as well as contributing one’s skills and talents for the benefit of others.
• Research shows that higher levels of social activity are associated with a decreased risk of becoming disabled or depressed.
Residents of Llanfair love the fun and engaging
social connection opportunities such as:
What am
I missing?
Monthly Breakfast Club;
Happiest Happy Hour;
Lunch Bunch outings
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How is Llanfair different?
At Llanfair, we are committed to helping you live healthier and happier,
and remain independent longer. We believe in Masterpiece Living, a
research-based initiative affiliated with the Mayo Clinic, that offers an
exclusive, groundbreaking approach to living successfully.
You will enjoy a lifestyle of high physical, intellectual, social and spiritual
engagement, plus the opportunity to evaluate your current lifestyle, receive
feedback and develop a customized lifestyle plan.
We believe our spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social well-being is
enhanced by the stories we share, and by experiencing everything Llanfair
Retirement Community has to offer, you will be creating stories to share
with your family and friends.
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Discover Masterpiece Living today!
Contact us today at 513.591.4567 to set up your
complimentary Escape to Llanfair Stay.
YOUR 3 DAY/2 NIGHT STAY INCLUDES:
• Accommodations in our luxurious themed guest suite
• Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner
• A customized itinerary tailored to your specific interests and hobbies
• A personal consultation with our Masterpiece Living Coordinator
• One-on-one sessions with Llanfair’s Executive Director and Move-in Coordinator
• A personal resident representative to accompany you to events, workshops, classes, and meals
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