As people age, it becomes challenging to find purpose post-retirement. But, research shows having a sense of purpose is key to healthy aging. Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) may help provide that purpose. Jonathan Schwartz, founder of Partner in Aging, discusses how CCRCs help seniors embrace new opportunities, passions, and connections in retirement to achieve purpose and fulfilment in life!

In this episode, they talk about:

• How having a sense of purpose is linked to a longer and healthier life
• How CCRCs help residents find purpose and live longer & healthier lives
• Blue Zones areas (where people live longer & healthier lives) and some traits common to those areas
• Harvard University study on what makes for a long, happy, and healthy life
• Why would someone consider a CCRC instead of aging in place at home if they can afford home care
• How can CCRCs help to make a person’s quality and quantity of life better

Memorable Quotes:

“The single biggest predictor for a long, happy, healthy life is the relationships that we have. And as we age, we start to lose our community, we lose our connections, and moving into a CCRC can absolutely enhance that, which is so important for healthy, happy living.”

“Just because I’m 77 years old does not mean I still don’t have hopes, dreams, and aspirations.”

Resources:

Partner in Aging Website: https://partnerinaging.com/ 

Jonathan Schwartz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-schwartz-b2a1771a/ 

Find out more about Vi Living at our Website: https://www.viliving.com/

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