A benefit most people don’t fully consider is the increased engagement the lifestyle brings. A new study of people living in continuing care retirement communities found that 69 percent fared better than their peers on three important measures of emotional and physical health: social contact, intellectual engagement, and volunteerism. Conducted by Northwestern University and Mather Lifeways Institute on Aging, the 2018 study also found that residents of communities with entrance fees had lower rates of depression and better overall diet than people living in rental communities.
With beautiful residences, no home maintenance and a rich calendar of classes, cultural programs, and resident-run clubs and events every year, we offer a highly engaging lifestyle designed with aging well in mind. But many residents believe the greatest benefit is having a secure plan for the future with priority access to health care and support services. Our Benevolent Care program provides peace of mind for people who outlive their financial resources through no fault of their own.