{"id":36045,"date":"2022-12-21T19:03:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T19:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.churchillretirement.co.uk\/?p=36045"},"modified":"2023-02-01T10:11:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T10:11:45","slug":"new-years-resolutions-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/news\/retirement-lifestyle-news\/new-years-resolutions-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year&#8217;s Resolutions for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-d0cac6ed\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d0cac6ed\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-564834fa\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-564834fa\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-564834fa\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-cb0c9f03\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-cb0c9f03\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 1024px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-years-res-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-years-res-1920x1080-1-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-years-res-1920x1080-1-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-years-res-1920x1080-1-800x500.png 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-years-res-1920x1080-1-1024x576.png\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-years-res-1920x1080-1.png\" data-attachment-id=\"36048\"  alt=\"\" title=\"New-years-res-1920x1080\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-9cbd4a79\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-9cbd4a79\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">After the joys of Christmas draw to a close, it\u2019s time to prepare for what the New Year has in store. In retirement, you might find that your usual routine has grown stale or repetitive over time. The good news is that the New Year is a perfect excuse to make some lifestyle tweaks and find a new lease of life.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">From learning a new skill to exercising more regularly, here are some of the best New Year\u2019s Resolutions for retirees:<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Make new connections<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In your retirement years, new companions can be a bit more difficult to come by. Still, that doesn\u2019t mean that you shouldn\u2019t try to forge new friendships! While you won\u2019t have your work environment to meet new people, you can form friendships with people in your retirement community, which will give you the chance to meet other retirees with shared interests. But don\u2019t just look for new friends - giving your old friends a quick call will go a long way to strengthening the friendships you already have.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Find a new hobby<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tired of the same old routine? The New Year is a perfect opportunity to shake up your retirement life with a new activity. Finding a new hobby will help revitalize your retirement life and give you a new challenge to tackle. Best of all, in retirement the world is your oyster - you have limitless time to go out there and discover new experiences. You could do something as simple as join an exercise class, a knitting circle, or learn how to play the banjo!<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Defend yourself from the icy weather<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">January can be an icy time of year - Especially if you have a white Christmas before it. But while snow can be comforting in the winter season, it can also be dangerous for older adults, who are more likely to succumb to bruising from sudden falls. With this in mind, one of the first things you should do is winterproof your home, clearing the walkways of ice and sleet. You should also make sure you have some hardy winter boots,<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Exercise more<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Whatever age you are, exercising more regularly will do you a lot of good. But this is particularly true for older adults, who need ways to keep their body active and healthy. This will work wonders for your muscle memory, joint health and your mood! Exercise might not be the most fun, but you can always take part in a group walking exercise or team sport to make it more social!<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Challenge your mind<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In your retirement years, your brain won\u2019t have as many opportunities to challenge itself. In the New Year, make it a rule to test your brain at least 10 minutes every day. To keep your memory, concentration, and mood high, you could do something as simple as complete a crossword, a sudoku puzzle, or even spend time reading a book!<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Reassess your budget<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You might think your retirement budget is financially sound, but it never hurts to give your finances a quick once over. Get help from a financial advisor to look over your monthly outgoings, and you might identify some worrying trends that you need to address, from an expensive chocolate addiction to some high energy bills. Also, find out about any senior discounts you could be using!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>You can start the New Year in style with a Churchill Retirement apartment. Built to provide our residents with the highest comfort and security, our homes give you the best platform to live a rewarding retirement lifestyle. 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