Stress is an inevitable part of life. Sometimes a stressful situation lasts for a moment whereas other times it can prolong for a few days, weeks, or even months. Change in financial circumstances, moving away from grandchildren, deteriorating health of a spouse, or moving to a new place are some of the situations that can lead to stress. However, when stress is not kept in check it can lead to poor physical and mental health. As one of the best retirement homes in Bangalore, we share with you a few tips to surviving stressful times:    Adopt the right attitude: There are many situations you cannot control but you can choose how to respond to it. The attitude you adopt can help you feel more empowered. Examine the situation and determine how you would like to approach it. The right attitude can help you objectively evaluate all options that you have. Change what you can: Even if you cannot change the situation entirely, you can still change some aspects. For instance, if your spouse is unwell, learn more about the condition. This will help you be more in control of the situation. Consider counseling, as it can help you develop coping skills.   Journal your feelings: Take some time to think about the stressful situation you are currently struggling with. Then write a question at the top of the page – it can be anything related to the situation including the aspects you are unsure about. Set your timer for ten minutes and start writing your answer. Write fast and describe your situation in four to five sentences. Do not stop to edit. No one will see your answer, so it does not have to be grammatically perfect. Spilling your thoughts onto a blank page is one of the best ways to express yourself and deal with overwhelming emotions. The answer you write will make things clearer for Image 1 you and help you decide the next steps. Fight stress with healthy habits: When your thoughts are all over the place, it is easy to succumb to unhealthy habits such as stress eating and sacrificing sleep. Adding regular physical activity to your daily schedule can help you reset your mind. Whether it is pilates, yoga, or dance sessions, movement helps you see things clearly and keeps you calm and peaceful.  Get support: Find someone to talk to about your situation. Be with people who make you feel good about yourself. Sometimes just having a friend listen to your problem helps you understand that someone is there for you while you are going through tough times. Looking for the best place to buy a retirement home? Check our retirement homes in Bangalore     Our retirement homes in Bangalore focus on providing an enjoyable and worry-free lifestyle. From daily yoga and meditation sessions to helping residents pursue new passions and make new friends – our senior citizen homes in Bangalore help seniors enjoy every moment of their golden years. Also, there are open green spaces where residents can walk and meditate. We also have an indoor games room in the clubhouse where our residents love to unwind and relax. The 24X7 on-site maintenance team ensures that residents enjoy their retirement years while the team members take care of their comfort and security. To know more about our services and facilities, call us at +91 88845 55554.

Many seniors are giving retirement a new meaning by defying age constraints and social expectations. A few are pursuing passions that bring them happiness and a sense of fulfillment, while others are volunteering to make a positive impact on society. As one of the leading retirement communities in India,  we share with you the life stories of five inspiring seniors who have transformed not just their own lives but that of others too:     Fauja Singh: At 110, Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathoner, continues to inspire youngsters and seniors. It was at the age of 84 that Singh returned to his passion for running. He has set many world records and has been felicitated by the World Book of Records, London. He is the perfect example of people who are never too old to start a new dream. Though he has retired from competitive running, he continues to run for health and charity even today. John B. Goodenough: Goodenough was awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering role in developing lithium-ion batteries. At the age of 97, he became the oldest person ever conferred with a Nobel Prize. His lithium-ion batteries power everything from laptops to smartphones. He was told that most physicists make their major discoveries long before they hit middle age, but went on to defy that notion.  Gogo: For many decades, Priscilla Sitienei, popularly known as Gogo (grandmother) has helped expectant women deliver babies. But she came to the limelight in 2011 when she joined primary school at the age of 90. The whole idea behind her going to school was to encourage young girls to not drop out. She wanted to motivate young girls and especially her granddaughter to study.  Grandma Moses: When people think about starting an art career, it is usually when they are young. But this belief was challenged by Anna Moses, better known as Grandma Moses. She began painting at the age of 78. Her works have been shown and sold worldwide, including in museums, and have been merchandised too. Her autobiography has won numerous awards and she even held two honorary doctoral degrees. Norman Maclean: After his retirement in 1973, Maclean’s children encouraged him to pen down the stories he liked to tell. The result of his writing was his first and only novel, the 1976 best-selling book, A River Runs Through It. The book received widespread acclaim upon its publication and was even nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in Letters in 1977. Just like these inspiring individuals, many residents in our retirement communities in India have found their passion in painting, singing, dancing, and photography after retirement. If you are looking for the best place to buy a retirement home, explore our communities that help seniors lead physically and socially active lifestyles. To know more, call us at +91 88845 55554.

Leading a holistic lifestyle includes more than eating right and working out. It also includes making time for yourself and doing what you love. Spending time on activities that add joy and happiness to your daily routine can benefit your overall well-being. According to a study, actively engaging in healthy hobbies help older adults to preserve their cognitive function, physical function, and mental health. Hobbies also help seniors cope with stress, maintain a routine, and give structure to their days.    As one of the best retirement homes in Bangalore, we share with you a list of healthy hobbies that are positively associated with physical and mental health benefits:    Spend time with a pet:  Pets are great companions as they provide a comfort system. It has been found that simply petting an animal for 15 minutes can decrease cortisol levels (associated with increased stress). Moreover, pet owners, especially dog owners, walk more often and take longer walks than those who do not have pets. If you are not quite ready to adopt an animal, there are animal shelters that allow you to spend time with animals. Try volunteering: You can dedicate your free time to local charities, fundraisers, and homeless shelters. When it comes to volunteering, there is a lot you can do — from feeding the less privileged ones and teaching students to volunteering at the local library. Studies show that adults above 50 who volunteer feel socially connected. Performing volunteer work also increases physical activity among seniors who are not otherwise very active. Get involved in arts and crafts: Art and craft activities can help you express your inner thoughts and feelings. The process of turning a thought into a tangible piece of art keeps the brain active and provides a sense of accomplishment. It has been found that arts and crafts improve cognitive function and reduce depression levels significantly. Painting, sculpting, scrapbooking, and photography are some of the simple yet wonderful and contemplative creative activities that can offer tremendous benefits. Get into gardening: Gardening is a good physical activity. Bending, squatting, and stretching can get your heart pumping. Many studies suggest that gardening increases an individual’s life satisfaction and is also associated with lower levels of stress, anger, fatigue, depression, and anxiety.    The Virtuoso, India’s first independent senior living community designed to international standards, will have a community planting patch on the rooftop. Also, there will be a podium at the table height to ensure that seniors do not have to bend too much to enjoy gardening.    Looking for the best place to buy a retirement home?    Living in one of our retirement homes in Bangalore will help you enjoy your retirement life to the fullest. As maintenance, housekeeping, and cooking are taken care of by our trained in-house staff, residents have all the time to do things they love. To know more about our retirement homes, call us at +91 8884555554.

The holidays are a perfect time for family get-togethers, moments of connection, and making new memories. They offer the perfect opportunity to find moments of joy with your parents. As one of the leading retirement communities in India, we share with you some useful tips that will help you bond with your parents this holiday season:   Make them feel included: Help your parents become involved in the festivities. Ask their suggestions when selecting the menu and decor items for the holidays. Involving them in activities will get them excited about the holiday season and feel needed.  Help them get ready: During the holiday season, everybody wants to look good. Contact their salon and book hair appointments and beauty treatments for them or help them shop outfits for the holidays. Spend time with them looking at family photos: Take a look at the photo albums together and cherish those beautiful memories.  Revive old traditions: Family traditions hold values and are passed down from one generation to the next. However, in today’s busy lifestyle, many family traditions get buried. This holiday season, revive old traditions and enjoy performing them with your parents. Watch an old movie together: There is nothing like watching old films with your parents. Look for the movies that you watched with your parents when you were younger. You can even invite other family members for the movie night and share a laugh or two while watching the movie.  Give them a surprise visit: If your parents live in a retirement home, surprise them by visiting. You can even throw them a party. Many modern retirement homes in India have banquet halls where you can throw a party for your parents.     Looking for the best place to buy a retirement home?     If you or your loved ones are looking for retirement homes in India, explore our retirement communities in India. Our independent senior living communities let seniors start a new chapter in life and enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. Housekeeping, laundry service, and plumbing and electrical maintenance work are all taken care of by our experienced staff. A well-equipped medical centre and 24×7 ambulance is available when needed. To know more about our senior living communities in India, call us at +91 8884555554.

Retirement is a wonderful opportunity to rediscover life anew. For many seniors, it is the right time to travel, spend time with family, learn new hobbies and skills, and volunteer at a local charity. However, this transition also brings significant changes in their daily routine, sense of purpose, and relationships. Retirement is a big decision and for some, it can be a reason for undue stress. If you are a senior who is about to retire or is already retired, keep a positive attitude as you go through different emotions.    Promoting mental health and well-being: Ensuring a happy and healthy retirement     As one of the best retirement homes in Bangalore, we share with you a few useful tips to promote mental health and well-being in later life:    1. Think ahead and plan: An important component of having a meaningful and fulfilling retirement is to have a plan. Having a plan of what your life would look like after retirement makes the transition smooth and will reduce a lot of stress. Have short-term as well as long-term goals that you wish to achieve. Remember, preparing for retirement is like getting ready for a vacation — it never goes quite as planned. However, the better you are planned, the easier your journey will be. 2. Create a new routine: Retirement can be a difficult transition if you are used to leaving the house on a daily basis for work. Creating a routine does not mean that you have to do exactly what you have been doing for decades. It is time to create a new routine. Having a routine can take away or at least reduce the unpredictability, uncertainty, and stress that transition brings in. Also, having your day planned will give you a sense of control and organisation. Waking up and sleeping at the same time is part of good routine. It is best to stick to a mealtime schedule.    3. Make your physical health a priority: Being active not only gives you a sense of achievement, but also triggers necessary chemicals in the brain that boosts good mood. Staying active helps in making seniors feel energetic. Start with going for daily walks. You can even join a yoga class or a dance class to stay physically active.    4. Do things that you enjoy: An effective way of promoting mental well-being is to make time for things you enjoy doing. Whether you love writing, painting, playing music, or reading, try to set aside time for these activities. You can even join a hobby club or an online society to interact with people who share similar interests.    Moving into a retirement home is a great way to live your golden years the way you desire. If you are looking for the best place to buy a retirement home, check out The Virtuoso, India’s first independent senior living community designed to international standards. To know more, call us at +91 8884555554.