The Social Benefits of Living in an Active Lifestyle Community

Living up to its motto of “Live better,” Traditions of America develops new homes within communities that offer residents a maintenance-free, active lifestyle. Traditions of America's onsite amenities, such as tennis courts and a clubhouse with a gourmet kitchen, encourage social interaction.

Essential for strong mental health and a sense of well-being, social interaction is encouraged by living in an active lifestyle community, where residents can easily forge friendships with their neighbors and engage in their favorite hobbies. Active lifestyle communities counteract many of the social effects of retirement and aging, such as empty nest syndrome and the loss of a social network at a job. Active lifestyle communities offer opportunities to develop new friendships through meaningful social activities.

Inclement weather and low temperatures can reduce mobility, which leads to fewer visits from family members and fewer trips away from home. To counteract these issues, active lifestyle communities host many onsite events that are accessible at all times of the year. 

In addition, people are more likely to maintain healthy behaviors, such as exercise, if their peers have similar habits. Living near fitness amenities, such as tennis courts, encourages the development of friendships based on physical activities.