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At Sumter Senior Living, we believe the best way to stay out of the cold this winter is to warm the hearts of others with kindness.
Our community is committed to personalized care—so that you can live your life feeling supported and assured that your needs will be met.
February 17th marks another Random Acts of Kindness Day, but we celebrate kindness year-round in our vibrant, friendly community. Kindness goes beyond giving gifts on Christmas or Valentine’s Day; it can be a more subtle form of appreciation to show those around you what they mean to you. From enjoying a delicious dinner in our dining hall with friends to enjoying a movie night with your neighbors—kindness is all around us.
Showing Kindness to Your Neighbor
Science shows that kindness has lasting results both physically and mentally. According to Psychology Today, “Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.” At its very core, kindness offers a compassionate hand to those around us and an understanding that we don’t know the variables at play in any given person’s life.
Although it might not seem like much to extend a helping hand, or to tell someone that they are doing a good job, or to write someone a thank you note for all that they do—it can mean the world to the receiver.
Not only does kindness help the person who receives it, but it also benefits the person who is doing the good deed. When we do something good, a chemical reaction takes place in our body as we produce the hormone oxytocin, otherwise known as the “love hormone.” Psychology Today indicates the hormone oxytocin has been known to serve as a form of protection to the body. It supports the cardiovascular system and reduces overall inflammation in the body. Ultimately, whoever is doing the good deed is positively impacted, and this can be a great way to boost your own mood.
A study conducted by the NIH National Library of Medicine on acts of kindness over the course of seven consecutive days discovered that happiness was the result—regardless of who initiated the kind act. The study describes how the relationship between the person performing the good deed and receiving it is not the main focal point. Instead, what’s important is that the kindness and good deed happen at all.
Consider how you can influence and impact the lives of the people around you. Your senior living neighbors, family, caregivers, and health care support staff are all here to lift you up. A simple “thank you” can do the same for them.
Showing Kindness to Yourself
Kindness starts within yourself. First and foremost, it means that you need to fill your own cup before you can pour into others. Sometimes, the best way to show kindness to yourself is to recognize what your needs are. For some, they might find that living on their own has become increasingly more difficult, indicating that it’s time to make a change. That’s where senior living comes in. Senior living can be a great option to help provide a sense of relief from the struggles of everyday life and ensure a sense of community.
Practice self-kindness by making the time to do things for yourself and the hobbies that bring you joy. Making time for yourself—and treating yourself as you would a friend—is a great way to demonstrate self-appreciation for all that you do in your day-to-day life.
Sumter Senior Living
Here at Sumter Senior Living our home is yours too. We treat all residents with the care and kindness they deserve. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care lifestyles provide individuals with all
Consider how you can influence and impact the lives of the people around you. Your senior living neighbors, family, caregivers, and health care support staff are all here to lift you up. A simple “thank you” can do the same for them.
Showing Kindness to Yourself
Kindness starts within yourself. First and foremost, it means that you need to fill your own cup before you can pour into others. Sometimes, the best way to show kindness to yourself is to recognize what your needs are. For some, they might find that living on their own has become increasingly more difficult, indicating that it’s time to make a change. That’s where senior living comes in. Senior living can be a great option to help provide a sense of relief from the struggles of everyday life and ensure a sense of community.
Practice self-kindness by making the time to do things for yourself and the hobbies that bring you joy. Making time for yourself—and treating yourself as you would a friend—is a great way to demonstrate self-appreciation for all that you do in your day-to-day life.
Sumter Senior Living
Here at Sumter Senior Living our home is yours too. We treat all residents with the care and kindness they deserve. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care lifestyles provide individuals with all
the necessities to live their lives just as they like, including providing all-inclusive dining with delicious, nutritious food catering to your lifestyle. And for those who want to get a taste of our lifestyle, we offer short-term respite stays. Our various living arrangements allow each resident the individualized attention that they deserve.
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 senior 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
www.sumterseniorliving.com
Assisted Living License Number: 12227
