Live healthier for longer at Rivervue
As we age, we usually give some thought to our lifespan, but what about our healthspan? While ‘lifespan’ refers to how long we’ll live, ‘healthspan’ refers to how long we live in good health, without serious illness or disease.
Experts say that as well as maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, social, intellectual, and physical activities also play a huge role in improving one’s healthspan. And while these activities are often associated with psychological effects, their strong physiological effects are incredibly important.
At Rivervue, we wholeheartedly believe that accessibility to health and fitness facilities, as well as opportunities for social connections, helps our residents to augment their healthspan by staying active.
Here are some of the ways you can expect to live healthier for longer when you call Rivervue home:
- Active opportunities
Rivervue residents benefit from having a range of cutting-edge fitness facilities on their doorstep, which makes living an active life that much easier. From swimming laps in the heated indoor pool, to working out in the fully-equipped gymnasium, to getting involved in one of the many group fitness activities like Pilates, Zumba and yoga, there are so many ways our residents can embrace the active opportunities on offer within our vibrant village. Plus, surrounded by sprawling gardens and walking trails, it’s so easy for our residents to keep moving at their own pace.
One of our residents, Fatima, loves that moving to Rivervue has opened up so many opportunities to stay both physically and socially healthy. Fatima’s active social life involves enjoying happy hour, playing indoor bowls and table tennis, and getting involved in aqua aerobics. Her advice for ageing well: “Stay active; keep stretching and exercising. And try not to sit at home alone; get yourself out and meet people just for a chat.”
- Social connections
The social aspects of your wellbeing can often take a back seat when compared to the physical factors, but the truth is, they’re every bit as important. In fact, having healthy social interactions is hugely beneficial to your physical and psychological health, helping to slow down the progression of physical and cognitive decline, lower blood pressure, reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing.
Whether you choose to partake in group activities, take a walk, enjoy a coffee and a chat or go on social outings with your fellow Rivervue neighbours, the benefits of these actions are far reaching for all aspects of your health.
- Bigger adventures
Many of our residents embark on bigger and better holidays after downsizing to Rivervue. By freeing up their funds through selling their larger family home and downsizing to a secure, gated community, they have the freedom and peace of mind to travel as frequently as they please.
More than creating an enviable lifestyle, the ability to holiday more often also offers up its own range of health benefits. From the endorphins released in the joyful anticipation of a holiday, to the reduced stress levels experienced while taking your well-deserved break, there are multiple ways embarking on new adventures contributes to enhanced health.
To discover the many ways you can enhance your healthspan by moving to Rivervue, come and see our vibrant village for yourself. Call 1300 298 439 to book a tour today.