Staying Social & Strong: How Community Living Supports Health Aging

Sep 19, Alissa Sauer

Strength in numbers takes on a whole new meaning at Treeo — South Ogden. As more research reveals the powerful connections between social opportunities and overall health, wellness becomes a personal matter. Our residents have unique opportunities to live in a strong community, where they can enjoy a good laugh at lunch, find a walking buddy who keeps the pace just right, and have access to a robust calendar that nudges them to try something new.

That mix of connection and routine is powerful for healthy aging. It keeps you moving. It keeps you engaged. It simply feels good to belong.

Belonging that feels like wellness.

A recent article in Forbes Magazine underscores what we see every day in independent living. Many of our residents report feeling less lonely after moving into senior living because connection is part of everyday life. Shared meals. Daily hellos. Activities you do with neighbors, not by yourself. Those simple touchpoints matter.

A U.S. News & World Report survey backs this up with similar findings:

• 69% of seniors felt lonely a majority of the time before moving into a community.
• 61% say loneliness improved, 65% say it’s easy to meet other seniors, and 85% have made friends.

Loneliness is more than a bad feeling. Research links strong social ties with better mood, cognition, and overall health. Studies associate social isolation and loneliness with higher risks of heart disease, depression, and cognitive decline.

Community and connection have a profound impact on health, protecting it in real and measurable ways.

PrimeFit Wellness™ at Treeo

As a Leisure Care community, we are proud to offer PrimeFit Wellness™, our whole-person approach to senior health. It meets you where you are and grows with you, bringing living well and well-being to life.

PrimeFit is built on five essentials of well-being: social, physical, mental, emotional, and communal health. We weave these essentials into daily life, so wellness is not just an appointment on your calendar, but an entire lifestyle.

Some of the ways this manifests itself in our community include:

• Strength and balance: Small-group classes and guided workouts support everyday movement so stairs feel steadier and errands feel easier. Certified instructors lead group fitness, and some communities offer personal training.
• Brain and mood:  Programs and activities keep your mind engaged while you spend time with friends. We design calendars that encourage purpose, creativity, and connection.
• Fuel that tastes great:  On-site restaurants with in-house chefs serve seasonal, scratch-made meals. Dining is social, so you get connection with every course.
• Your pace, your plan:  Prefer a one-on-one session or a quiet stretch class? We make it easy to find your fit and stick with it.

Social today. Strong tomorrow.

Connection supports emotional health, and activity supports physical health. At Treeo, you get both in one place, with a team that cheers you on and neighbors who turn into friends. It is also why so many residents say they feel more motivated after they move. The pattern shows up in national coverage, too. Community and routine help ease loneliness and lift daily well-being.

“It gives you a whole new outlook on living because when you’re alone and don’t have people around you, you just kind of give up. When you’re around people, it really stimulates your mind and starts you thinking, ‘I can do this! I can do that! I’m still worth something!’”
— Pat G.

See it for yourself

Come meet the people who make Treeo feel like home. Join a PrimeFit Wellness class. Stay for lunch. Ask residents what they enjoy most. The best way to understand the Treeo difference is to experience it.

Schedule a tour at Treeo — South Ogden. We can’t wait to welcome you home!