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As the start of a new year, January is often associated with new beginnings. But did you know the first month of the year also encompasses Celebration of Life Day and Hunt for Happiness Week? These lesser-known acknowledgments—falling on the first and third weeks of January, respectively—remind us not only to ring in a New Year but also to celebrate life and to take a closer look at what we define as happiness and what it takes to achieve it in our lives.
While there are many things worth celebrating, aging should be on the top of your list. At Sumter Senior Living, our compassionate, skilled care team understands that to find happiness is to celebrate life—yours and the lives of those around you. Though it’s not possible to be happy all the time, our community provides the care, programming, health, and wellness resources necessary to thrive in an environment that’s not just like home—it is home.
Better With Age
Many factors play a role in happiness—chief among them being our perception as we grow older. Even as physical health and mental sharpness taper off, emotional well-being tends to increase alongside age. Studies have shown that—compared with young adults—those aged 50 and older consistently score higher, or more positively, on a wide variety of daily emotions.
A survey conducted by SeniorLiving.org of 800 American adults in 2022 sought to measure the life satisfaction of older adults. Following in the footsteps of a similar survey from AARP in 2017, SeniorLiving.org found that more than four in five seniors self-reported their “satisfaction with life” is the same, better, or much better than they expected as youths. Both surveys also found that though many younger Americans expressed a negative perception about aging, most older Americans reported feeling good about their lives.
This positive outlook that seems to have developed with age is based on several key factors, including participants reporting that aging means: life has more possibilities, there is more freedom to choose to live how we want to, friends become a bigger part of our lives, we will have healthcare coverage, and we’ll know how to better cope with stress.
But happiness is more than just a long-term endeavor; it’s also a day-to-day pursuit. And national samples repeatedly show that older adults tend to experience more positive emotions in a given day and fewer negative ones—independent of income or education. Several studies performed by psychologists from the University of California, Irvine, and Stanford University’s Center on Longevity have reported that representative samples of adults repeatedly illustrate that older people have more ability than younger adults to soften the edges of a day—by paying for delivery, hiring help, staying comfortably homebound and, crucially, being able to have their needs met within their place of residence.
Celebrate at Sumter
As part of the Grace Management family, Sumter Senior Living believes that celebrating life and curating happiness should be part of every day—not just to kick-off the new year. Which is why at Sumter Senior Living, conveniently located in The Villages® community of the sunshine state, we want you to live life to the fullest and embrace the hunt for happiness as a daily pursuit.
Take care of your health in our Fitness Center and indoor, heated therapy pool. Explore enriching interests at the Library, Theater, and Arts and Crafts Studio. Spend time with friends in our community rooms. And beyond our convenient on-site offerings, you’ll also gain access to The Villages® Amenities. Because, at Sumter Senior Living, we provide all the ingredients our residents need to live up to their full potential.
From fitness lessons to therapeutic programs and everyday activities that define our vibrant community, everything we do is guided by a sense of purpose to provide great sources of joy, excitement, and relaxation—each and every day. We’re always sure to make time for laughter, connection, and friendship, and include those ideals in everything we do.
A Place Where You Belong
Sumter Senior Living is proud to offer a continuum of living options to suit all needs and preferences, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care—all on one beautifully landscaped campus.
Managed by Grace Management, Inc. (GMI), a leader in providing the best senior living experiences, Sumter Senior Living has been able to elevate industry standards by delivering exceptional living experiences while providing the resources and information seniors and their loved ones need to make important life decisions. Grace Management, Inc. is a subsidiary of CPF Living Communities and is ranked in ASHA’s 50 largest seniors housing owners.
For more information or to schedule a personalized visit, please call (352) 674-3600 or visit www.SumterSeniorLiving.com.
Sumter Senior Living
1490 Killingsworth Way,
The Villages, Florida 32162
(352) 674-3600
Assisted Living License Number: 12227
