New research reports something that Lutheran Life Communities has always known, that seniors who are socially active are happier. Retirement communities offer seniors an active and social lifestyle that they may otherwise find difficult to maintain while living on their own.

A new Gallup poll found “those aged 65 and older report the highest level of enjoyment and happiness out of any age group. The survey indicated that seniors who spend much of their time socializing are more likely than their peers to report a high level of happiness. Researchers found that the feeling of emotional wellbeing rises sharply after age 60, but this increase is not a result of retirement. Both those 60 and older working full time, at 61 percent, and those out of the workforce, at 63 percent, reported similar levels of happiness. The perception of happiness was affected by the amount of social interaction. About 72 percent of participants aged 65 and older who reported engaging in social activity six hours a day described a high level of enjoyment and happiness. Only 44 percent of those 65 and older who reported zero hours of social time described the same emotional wellbeing.

Lutheran Life Communities is devoted to fulfilling it’s mission to empower vibrant, grace-filled living across all generations. We will never waver in our commitment to providing social and active opportunities across each community so that our residents are happy, fulfilled and empowered.  Visit your local Lutheran Life Community to learn how we can help you live a more vibrant, social and happy life.