Lifestyle

Deciding whether to move out of a home, condominium or apartment in which you’ve lived for years can be a big decision. Here at Southgate at Shrewsbury we get that this can, for many seniors, be one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

Retirement age can be a time of new beginnings. Often, seniors are standing at the crossroads where they’re thoughtfully weighing which path to continue on.

Here at Southgate at Shrewsbury, we, of course, could give you our reasons why choosing an independent senior living over your current living situation makes great sense, but we figured it’s far more useful for you to decide for yourself!

Take our pop quiz below to discover whether senior living is indeed for you – just answer “yes” or “no” to the following questions and your off on a path to help you determine whether now is the time for your make the move to senior living!

• Are you age 62 or up?

• Are you receptive to having someone else do the “leg work” on home repairs and more?

• Do you enjoy socializing with friends and family in a comfortable and refined setting?

• Do you enjoy an active, intellectual stimulating and cultural lifestyle?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, senior living is most likely right for you!

Here’s why:

• Senior living can be a great option for adults age 62 and up to experience all life has to offer.

• Here at Southgate at Shrewsbury, we take care of those “mundane” tasks of daily living, like home repairs, clearing walkways and more, so you can spend more of your precious time mingling with your families and your friends in a relaxed and refined setting, like the Saratoga Cocktail Lounge, the Atrium Dining Room and our Fountain Cafe—inviting spaces where you can kick back and enjoy delightful music, company, libations and gourmet meals.

• Also, as a premier independent living community in Massachusetts, Southgate at Shrewsbury offers an impressive array of fitness classes, educational talks, cultural outings and more to keep our residents engaged in the things they love to do.

Contact us today to make an appointment to decide for yourself why Southgate at Shrewsbury is a premier best independent senior living community!

In today’s digital world of iPads, smartphones and other technological gadgets designed to “think” for us, it’s easy to gloss over the fact that we house the most amazing central processing unit of all—the human brain!

While much is known about how the brain works, much else is still a mystery. And, with mysteries often come misconceptions. For instance, you may have heard that as we age our brains lose the ability to produce new cells. According to a PBS documentary, The Secret Life of the Brain, advances in neuroscience have led researchers to conclude that into our seventies our brains have the capacity to produce new neurons. “The normal aging process leaves most mental functions intact, and may even provide the brain with unique advantages that form the basis for wisdom. The aging brain is also far more resilient than was previously believed,” the website promoting “The Aging Brain” episode in the series notes.

There are many factors that may affect our brains’ ability to fire off those new neurons, and Southgate at Shrewsbury would like to give you some food for thought on how we can all keep our brains more cognitively fit!

Brain health starts with maintenance. That means making “brain-healthy” choices, which can aid in our ability to stay sharp, sleep well, and recall with ease, says the Alzheimer’s Association.

For example, keeping up with a regimen of physical activity is a key component to good brain health. That’s because when blood can flow freely to the brain, it stimulates the growth of new brain cells and can help minimize the risk of serious health conditions, such as stroke, heart attack, and diabetes, the association noted.

In addition, adopting a lifestyle of healthy eating can go a long way toward maintaining your brain’s health. For example, enjoying a diet chock full of fruits, lean protein and vegetables, which are low in fat and cholesterol does a body good! Don’t forget, too, the powerful benefits of many “superfoods” like blueberries, salmon and black beans, which include a variety of antioxidants that naturally promote good health.

Staying active in your social circles can also help improve brain health. When we are mentally stimulated in conversations and activities, stress levels diminish and those healthy relationships we share can give those brain cells an added boost of stimulation!

Also, keeping your mental faculties sharp will do your brain lots of good. For instance, puzzles and intellectual discussions are a way to pump up those brain cells and potentially present the opportunity to spark new nerve cells, too, the association noted.

Here at Southgate at Shrewsbury, our residents enjoy a variety of “Brain Olympics”! From eating healthy—and heartily—with our gourmet dining options to maintaining their fitness regimes through our yoga, balance and other classes and enjoying socially active and mentally stimulating conversations, educational talks and more.

Are you looking for a gold-medal independent senior living oasis to call home? Southgate at Shrewsbury is your Brain-Olympics destination and so much more.

Contact us now for more information!

Valentine’s Day is this week, and that’s got us thinking here at Southgate at Shrewsbury about what makes why our residents love where they live. Come visit us and find out for yourself, and in the meantime let us share with you three key reasons why independent senior living presents residents with the unique opportunity to experience life in a most rewarding way.

With senior living you have your own space, and therefore your independence without hassles like home repairs. Our apartments are blank slates that allow you to customize your décor as you wish. They are also fully-applianced and offer convenient features, such as a washer and dryer, central air conditioning and plenty of closet space! Plus, we offer private storage at no additional cost to you.

Senior living is a way to foster, not forget about, your favorite hobbies! At Southgate at Shrewsbury, we offer an extensive variety of fitness programs, clubs, concerts and other activities that many of our residents crave in their daily lives, which keeps them happy and fulfilled—and that’s something that they—and we—all love!

At Southgate at Shrewsbury you’ll fall in love with delectable dining options! Relax by a roaring fire in the Saratoga Cocktail Lounge before enjoying a scrumptious meal in the Atrium Dining Room where we offer fine dining and specialty desserts. Or, if you’re in the mood for a more casual dining option, you can opt for breakfast, lunch or dinner in the Fountain Café, which offers a wide variety of menu options and provides the perfect backdrop for gathering with friends and family.

Wouldn’t you love to live in a place where there is no “daily grind”—no worries about regular home maintenance, errands or other mundane essentials? Who wouldn’t! Contact us today to learn more about the phenomenal independent senior living experience that awaits you here at Southgate at Shrewsbury.

Today in Central Massachusetts the winter sun shone brightly over a blanketed calm of snow that transformed the landscape into a scene from a Norman Rockwell masterpiece as it fell two days ago—February 5.

For many New Englanders, February 5 is a date etched in their memories as the first day of one of the most catastrophic nor’easters in history. Yes, we’re talking about the blizzard of  ’78. And, for those of you not from New England, chances are you’ve heard the lore of this truly historic storm.

No matter what part of the country you live in, storms will inevitably brew outside. Perhaps they’re in the form of ice, snow, wind, hail, lightening, dust or rain. The great news is that when storms swirl senior living residents don’t have to skip a beat!

Consider that Southgate at Shrewsbury, the premier independent senior living destination in Central Massachusetts, puts residents in the amazing position to get on with their daily living while embracing the amazing force of Mother Nature. Amid howling winds and accumulating precipitation, our residents can enjoy their days from the comfort of their beautifully appointed apartments and for our gourmet restaurants, lounge, exercise studio, game room and more because our community is are artfully connected by covered walkways.

For example, during a recent weather event, our residents swam, visited the health club, en­joyed movies, played billiards, challenged each other friendly bowling games, and met for lunch in the café. Others relaxed by a warm and toasty fire in our sophisticated cocktail lounge. That sure doesn’t sound like they had to “hunker down” to weather the storm, now does it?!

But, don’t just take our word for it. Consider the sentiment of one long-time resident who shared her experience during a recent snowstorm. “We reminisced about the blizzard of  ’78 as we dined on lamb chops and roasted sirloin pre­pared by our chef. Conversation was lively and spir­ited as we marveled about how we no longer need to prepare or clean up after a nor’easter. Recalling years past and time spent digging out reminded us of how fortunate we are to have a dedicated staff at Southgate. With the declared state of emergency underway, they stayed for the duration of the storm ensuring no interruption of service and maintaining the quality that defines life at Southgate” she said. And, the conclusion she and her friends reached was that “life at Southgate is an exciting, wonderful, and stress free way to live!”

When Mother Nature tries to dispute your daily routine, will you let her? At Southgate at Shrewsbury you can tell Mother Nature you’re not phased any doses of disruption, and get on with the active, fulfilled lifestyle you crave—no matter what! And, because Southgate at Shrewsbury handles all of the snow maintenance, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty and awe of a New England Winter Wonderland.

Contact us today to learn more!