Shane Cresser

Turn Social Isolation into Social Inclusion at a Lifestyle Resort in Emerald Lakes

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One of the reasons we believe we are the best lifestyle resort on the Gold Coast is because of how friendly every one of our residents is to each other here. We built Seachange Emerald Lakes on the principles of ‘nourish your mind, body and soul’. So far, we have been a smashing success.

Numerous studies have shown the benefits of social inclusion and interaction for those over 50s. To make a long story short, being socially engaged every day helps you have a longer, happier life. The other side of the coin is social isolation, which you want to avoid at all costs.

According to Professor Andrew Beer, Director for the Centre for Housing, Urban and Regional Planning,“social isolation is equivalent to the health effects of smoking 15 cigarettes a day or consuming more than six alcoholic drinks daily.”

Professor Beer cited research estimating that more than one out of five older Australians could be classified as “socially isolated.” This can cause effects such as depression, insomnia and a higher rate of health problems such as high blood pressure and other conditions that seem to beset seniors.

Active Adult Living in Emerald Lakes

We won’t delve any deeper into the statistics. We all know them for what they are. Fortunately, you can choose right now to put yourself onto a path of having a happy, healthy life if you aren’t there already.

Social Inclusion

One of the best ways to do that, if you are over 50, is to join a growing legion of happy seniors here at Seachange Emerald Lakes. We offer so many opportunities for social interaction that you would really have to make a serious effort not to interact on a daily basis.

First of all, everyone here is a lot like you. They are over 50s who wanted an active, friendly community in which they can socialise and exercise with like-minded people. The result is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other; new people are welcomed enthusiastically and warmly.

To learn more or to arrange for a personal site tour, call us today: 1800 559 669.

How This Lifestyle Resort in Emerald Lakes Keeps You Healthy and Happy

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Our lifestyle resort, Seachange Emerald Lakes, is built on the principles of nourish your mind, body and soul. From our 5-Star Country Club to the way we have set up our resort, we have strived to build a community in which active people over 50 can find plenty of like-minded people and develop friendships that can last the rest of their lives.

In July 2013, the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing released a document on their website called “Recommendations on physical activity for health for older Australians.” It was based on the “National Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults” by the same organisation. However, it made practical suggestions for incorporating them into your daily life.

Not a Routine, but a Healthy & Happy Lifestyle

Here is a summary of the Government’s general recommendations.

  • No matter how old you are, you should think of movement as an opportunity instead of seeing it as an inconvenience.
  • Every day, try to be active in as many different ways as possible.
  • Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical intensity exercise every day if possible.
  • Add some vigorous activity into the mix a couple of times a week.

This is an oversimplification of a much larger article, but the generalisations are a good place to start for developing a lifestyle in which exercise comes naturally. That is exactly what we help you do here at Seachange Emerald Lakes.

Active Adult Living at Seachange Emerald Lakes

At Seachange Emerald Lakes, it starts with our residents. We created Seachange Emerald Lakes to be a place where active over 50s could live around like-minded people. This allows both socialisation and exercise to happen on “autopilot.” A person could get plenty of exercise just by walking their dog for two hours every day and plenty of socialisation by talking to the people they see along the way.

However, Seachange Emerald Lakes also offers a host of amenities at our 5-Star Country Club, including swimming, tennis, a gym, a steam room/sauna, a dining room, a bar, a lounge and much more.

To arrange for a personal site tour or to learn how you can love the way you live, call us today: 1800 559 669.