People who move into RVG’s retirement communities tend to be eager to have active and busy social lives.<\/p>\n
They want to take up new activities and have access to services that boost their mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n
To help and support its homeowners, RVG provides a resident-led range of activities such as bowls, fitness classes, film nights, book clubs and more.<\/p>\n
“Residents also arrange trips out to local towns and cities, nearby cultural hotspots, and historical places of interest, as well as enjoying visits to restaurants, bars, and the theatre \u2013 there\u2019s always something going on,” says CEO Will Bax.<\/p>\n
“Along with our wellbeing programme, we\u2019ve also recently launched a community volunteer initiative.<\/p>\n
“Volunteering can provide an incredible opportunity not only to give back, but make new connections and boost physical and mental well-being.<\/p>\n
“The programme aims to create a strong sense of togetherness and will see residents and staff volunteering on projects across our communities.”<\/p>\n
By becoming an active member of the community and creating meaningful connections, RVG’s programme has shown to make a worthwhile difference.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s participating in resident representative groups, helping in the local shop or organising events, activities and classes, residents can give as little or as much time as they want, to help people in the community.<\/p>\n
But, don\u2019t just take our word for it\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n RVG has partnered with Suzi Grant, author of How To Stay Looking and Feeling Younger For Longer,<\/em>\u00a0(@AlternativeAgeing<\/a>), who can give advice on how people can boost their self-esteem later in life.<\/p>\n Sometimes known as \u201cInstagran\u201d, Suzi champions positive ageing, showing how you can be fashionable, confident and relevant if you are over 60.<\/p>\n Suzi recently visited RVG’s retirement village Gradwell Park<\/a> in East Sussex, to see the community\u2019s wellbeing programme in action and participated in resident-led activities such as Tai Chi and gardening.<\/p>\n Suzi\u2019s advice to anyone over 60 is:<\/p>\n Say hello to community living<\/strong><\/p>\n The vast majority of people over 60 say that self-esteem is important to their overall happiness (93%).<\/p>\n This highlights why there is a need for more community living options for over 60s, to boost self-esteem and happiness in later life.<\/p>\n RVG has recently launched its Thrive Living collection<\/a>, a transformative model for the future of integrated retirement living.<\/p>\n This was inspired by hearing real-life stories about the lifestyle people would like to have in their sixties and beyond.<\/p>\n Primarily built in or near town centres, Thrive Living communities will offer contemporary apartment living with outdoor space shared by people living locally.<\/p>\n There will also be a range of independent restaurants, retailers and wellness centres including leisure facilities to bring people of all generations together \u2013 which is perfect for those who want to be at the heart of bustling communities.<\/p>\n RVG wants to offer residents countless opportunities to make meaningful connections.<\/p>\n Its resident-led wellbeing programme is a vital part of this. If you\u2019re interested in finding out more click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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