Luxury Independent Living for Older Adults | Enjoying a London Lifestyle
Despite its reputation, city life isn’t just for the younger generation.
In fact, London is the perfect place to embrace independent living for older adults — some might even call the nation’s capital a ‘retirement nirvana’!
In this blog, we’ll be sharing why we feel a London lifestyle is the ideal option for those who are looking to retire in luxury.
Independent Living for Older Adults: Enjoying Art and Culture
Whether their preference is to stroll through the galleries of a favourite museum, or sit in a cafe and soak up a live poetry reading, there’s guaranteed to be something for your loved one to enjoy on the London arts scene.
The city is home to a wide variety of revered institutions, including the West End theatres, art galleries such as the Tate Modern, and historic landmarks like The British Library.
Finding time to indulge in cultural interests won’t always have been easy, given the commitments many of us uphold during our working lives. After retirement, the opportunity to prioritise a favourite pastime is not to be missed.
Independent Living for Older Adults: Making the Most of London’s Green Spaces
For a positive impact upon their health and wellbeing, your loved one need look no further than the abundance of green spaces available across the city.
Indeed, London is recognised as one of the greenest cities in all of Europe, thanks to its 3000 parks and vibrant network of canals, reservoirs, and riversides.
There’s also so much more to do in the parks beyond taking a simple stroll (although, that in itself is always a pleasure). For instance, older adults with an interest in keeping active can take a dip and go wild swimming in the pools at Hampstead Heath.
Independent Living for Older Adults: Lifelong Learning
As we’ve touched upon in a previous blog, cognitive difficulties can become a concern as we grow older. Pursuing knowledge and skills in later life, however, is an excellent way to mitigate those challenges.
Beyond the benefits for our brains, taking up a new hobby can also reduce feelings of isolation, through getting involved with like-minded individuals in a local community group or amateur sports team.
For those who prefer independent learning, London still has plenty to offer, with renowned educational institutions such as the Natural History Museum or the Churchill War Rooms on your loved one’s doorstep.
Independent Living for Older Adults: Eating and Drinking Well
An important aspect of independent living for older adults is making sure to eat a balanced diet. This is important for a number of reasons, including lowering the risk of developing health issues and providing our bodies with sufficient energy throughout the day.
The nation’s capital is the perfect place to explore new cuisines, expanding our palates by experimenting with unfamiliar tastes and textures in food.
For those interested in fine dining, London is second only to Paris when it comes to European cities with the most Michelin-starred restaurants. There are over 70 for your loved one to choose from!
To learn more about how Vivant can support independent living for older adults, please get in touch with a member of our team today.
Alternatively, why not read our previous blog on the most common signs that suggest your loved one may need home care assistance?
