Community

People are social beings.  Much of our well being comes from our interactions with other people.   We accomplish this with our families, our co-workers at work, our clients and customers, friends and social acquaintances in our daily activities.  There is much evidence to suggest that when people are removed from these social interactions, there are measurable mood and health changes that occur.

With this belief in mind, urbanSeniorLiving has grown from a philosophy about social contact and the preservation of independence which we believe to be at the core of health and well being.  It is within Communities that people find social connections, access to services and entertainment, and the opportunity to be exposed to new acquaintances and opportunities.  Throughout history people have lived and socialized in villages, towns and cities, as opposed to the solitude of remote places.

A pedestrian friendly town or business district is an ideal place to live for many reasons.   It puts a menu of important services and activities within an easy and efficient reach.  It offers diversity of choice, service, social interaction, environment, entertainment, and opportunities to choose from when the need arises.

The overwhelming majority of independent senior living communities are isolated from the town centers and business districts that support the population of the community.  In the early stages of life, when families are large, there are three or four cars in the family, everyone is working or going to school, most of the shopping and socializing is happening throughout the week as well as with families at home.  Later in life, many of these conditions have changed, and living in places that are distant from the center of town has distinct disadvantages.