Slowing Down the Aging Process During Retirement

In Part Two of this article, we look at ways to adopt anti-aging strategy into your social life, focusing on our habits and the way we interact with others as a means of slowing down the aging process. Read on to learn more about slowing down the clock with a healthy social life!

What is it about feeling young that we all want so badly?

When we reflect on what makes us feel youthful, it’s easy to see why we associate youth with happiness. We’re generally more mobile, less restricted, more energetic… but most essentially, we’re more active with other people than ever during these years.

The tendency with some of us as we age unfortunately is to become less socially active and more introverted. While introversion in itself isn’t an aging factor, too much time spent alone can eventually leave us feeling depressed, lonely or isolated. These are all factors that really do place unnecessary stress on the body and inhibit the release of the feel good hormones our brain sends out when we connect with others in a positive way.

Introvert or Extrovert? It’s still important to socialise.

If a highly social person ceased to socialise, meet with friends and satisfy their curiosities about others, it’s likely they would spiral quickly towards a state of unhealthy introversion. While this can be a result of many age related conditions, such as loss of hearing or mobility resulting in a lack of confidence around others, it’s important to deal with the source in order to satisfy the personality of the individual.  It’s all about maintaining your identity or the way you see yourself.  Aging does not have to result in an identity crisis but it does warrant rising to the challenge!

For an introvert who thrives on time alone and manages to operate happily, it can be sufficient to simply connect in a class or a group once a week. When you find your balance, the value of recharging with others is extremely restorative! Often timing and schedule is important to an introvert.

Whatever your social type and however you prefer to stay connected, it’s important to understand that your social life plays a vital role in giving you a feeling of youth in the senior years. Blocking out your calendar with a couple of hours each week to learn something new and connect with those sharing your interests is extremely restorative, and encourages the release of those happy hormones that make us feel youthful and energetic. Get your share today!

At Victoria Towers, we’re committed to providing a wholesome and well rounded experience for residents, one that champions the positive effects of a healthy and balanced social life, from the comfort of your very own 5 Star world class apartment- all this against the spectacular backdrop of Australia’s stunning Gold Coast.  Contact us for more information today.