August 2023

ADVERTISEMENT 3 Essentials For Successful Aging A H  i  i  A  oac   Belm  Vi  ag 

D on’t we all wish to know the secret to aging well? While there may not be a single secret to a long-lived, healthy life, there are a few lifestyle elements we should all keep in mind. At Belmont Village Senior Living’s San Diego- area communities, residents have everything they need for maintaining a healthy lifestyle right at their  ngertips—from staying active in the pool and  tness center to exquisite dining and a range of programming. Backed by nearly 25 years of experience and research, Belmont Village recently shared three tips for aging well in mind, body and soul. 3 Essentials For Aging Well MIND Brains, like bodies, need a daily workout. Good brain health helps build neuro-connections and cognitive reserve to draw on as we age. You can build cognitive reserve by learning something new or doing something that’s a mental stretch each day. For example, read an article and discuss it, do a crossword puzzle, or explore an interest you’ve always wanted to. Using the mind and body together has even more bene  t—dancing is perfect, as are sports and activities with strategies or complex moves. Belmont Village residents enjoy a variety of group  tness classes and a vibrant daily activity calendar, o  ering the opportunity to stretch the mind each day.

BODY In our later years, maintaining preventative care and medical needs becomes even more imperative to aging well. However, as we age, it can become di  cult to maintain our own care plans. Seek the help of a family member to organize doctor’s appointments and medication or consider a Senior Living community with on-site care sta  . At Belmont Village, nurses are on-site 24/7 to support residents at a moment’s notice and maintain their care. Residents are also only a few steps away from on-site physical, speech and occupational therapists. SOUL Maintaining a sense of purpose helps nourish the soul at every age. Feeling that your life has meaning and that you are in control of it fosters positive attitudes and emotions and a healthier brain. Stay involved in faith organizations

or volunteer groups to boost your sense of purpose. Staying social can also help—seek out community with your friends and family or group activities. Belmont Village communities are renowned for distinctive design and high standards of life safety, with a reputation for top-quality clinical care and leading edge, award-winning programs, including evidence-based Memory Care. Every Belmont Village community is licensed to the highest extend, allowing couples to stay together despite varying care needs. To learn more about Belmont Village Senior Living’s San Diego-area locations o  ering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Cardi  -by-the-Sea, Sabre Springs and La Jolla, visit BelmontVillage.com/SanDiego.

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