Morada Burleson, a senior assisted living community in Burleson, Texas, is built on the very idea of inspiring renewed purpose in seniors. With social calendars packed with engaging activities, like shopping trips, game nights, and morning coffees, seniors can build the social confidence needed to pursue more purpose-driven activities like creativity and volunteering.
In fact, a study highlighted by UC Davis found that seniors who report a greater sense of purpose in their lives lower their risk of dementia by 28%. Communities like Morada Burleson, with its active programming, keep seniors engaged and focused on building lives with purpose.
Are you a family member, a senior, or making a plan for your own golden years? Learn more about cultivating meaningful engagement.
When researching activities that improve personal fulfillment in seniors, start with Morada Burleson's activities calendar. This calendar is updated monthly with rotating activities designed to nourish:
Residents already live in a vibrant community of fellow seniors sharing the same journey in assisted living. This community setting offers a vital foundation for enriching social activities like Bingo Saturdays and group word search games.
Why are games still essential for older adults? Play shouldn't end when you "grow up." According to surveys from AARP, 70% of senior respondents report improved cognitive health outcomes after playing social games with friends, like cards and board games.
Morada Burleson residents will find movie nights on the calendar, an excellent social activity for film buffs that sparks conversation and creativity. Popcorn and ice cream socials, including outings to Braum's, also spark joy among seniors and connect them to sweet childhood memories.
Pamper and polish sessions at the community salon and barber shop foster social engagement while boosting confidence. When you look and feel your best, you're more likely to go out into the community and engage, even for a gentle stroll along the garden walkways.
Residents also enjoy personal care assistance in assisted living, including help with dressing and hygiene. Complimentary housekeeping is also provided to maintain daily routines. These services allow residents to focus on cultivating a purpose-driven senior identity.
Taking a holistic approach to renewed purpose bridges social activities, like games, and physical exercise. Seniors may also join fitness groups at Morado Burleson, which turns daily exercise into a social activity.
The community calendar schedules physical activities daily. Health and wellness are also managed by Morado Burleson's exclusive programming.
Senior living professionals also understand that some seniors have higher activity (and mobility) than others. That's why everything from full-body senior aerobics to chair exercises is offered. Balance and flexibility exercises are cornerstones of senior living fitness and essential to fall prevention.
Check the monthly calendar for group exercise sessions. A refreshing morning stretch class, with plenty of hydration, is a wonderful way to start off the morning. Other group fitness classes include:
Guest speakers are also invited to give talks on senior wellness.
Arts and crafts, including music, allow seniors to reconnect with past passions while cultivating new skills.
Creative activities that require repetitive motions, like crochet and knitting, also calm the mind, which improves focus while reducing anxiety levels. A report from The Guardian noted that such activities allow for greater control when life feels uncertain. Knitters also achieve a flow state, leading to a sense of accomplishment and purpose when finishing a project.
Senior living communities like Morada Burleson offer group crafting projects throughout the week. Check the social calendar to discover the following activities:
Guest speakers are also invited to give presentations on senior learning, which can inspire a passion for lifelong learning. Beyond on-site activities, community outings are also scheduled, from shopping trips to visits to local attractions. Getting out in the world is vital for connection and fighting isolation.
For starters, good nutrition provides the energy needed to sustain activities, from arts and crafts to exercise. Morada Burleson's dining program provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including snacks and beverages.
Meals are planned and prepared by chefs experienced in the senior living culinary sector. This means meals are prepared with senior nutrition in mind.For example, seniors' ability to absorb vitamin B12 diminishes over time; that's why meals are prepared with the following proteins:
Seniors also need plenty of calcium to maintain healthy bones, reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Good fiber intake also maintains a healthy gut.
Dining is also a social experience at Morada Burleson. Residents are served delicious meals in a restaurant setting with attentive service. Sharing a meal is an excellent way to forge connections with fellow residents and recall memories of favorite foods.
Volunteering allows seniors to give back to the community, renewing a strong sense of purpose.
Active seniors can join garden and tree-planting initiatives to beautify the city. Volunteering to teach children how to read at the library is another way to foster purpose. Seniors have so many life skills to share, making mentorship programs so vital to communities and seniors' purpose.
Start thinking about a life that renews a sense of purpose, whether you're planning for your own future or the future of an aging loved one. Joining an assisted living community makes it possible to reconnect with purpose by providing the most essential services, allowing seniors to find purpose through enriching social schedules.
The team at Morada Burleson invites you to read our testimonials. Learn from happy residents and thankful families who enjoy the peace of mind of being part of a pet-friendly community that's committed to senior wellness. View our gallery to enjoy a virtual tour of our apartments, grounds, and communal areas.
To book an in-person tour of our community, contact us today!