“People love to be around like-minded fun folk their own age,” explains Resort manager Shellie Gaskin.
“Most homeowners are keen to make new friends and to have the option of being involved in the many social activities on offer,” says Shellie.
And research is increasingly supporting the idea that more frequent social contact is linked to better health.
A study published in 2019 found 60-year-olds who visited friends almost daily had a 12 percent lower risk of developing dementia than those who only saw one or two friends every few months.
A 2017 American Psychologist article states ‘being embedded in high-quality close relationships and feeling socially connected…is associated with decreased risk for all-cause mortality as well as a range of disease morbidities.’
Research even suggests the health impact of a lack of social connection is comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.
“The Providence lifestyle makes staying connected easier and loneliness much less likely,” explains Shellie.
And that’s good news given research also shows friendship is positively associated to life satisfaction.
“Our community is specifically designed to foster social interaction, with fabulous communal spaces including the Lake House, workshop, veggie garden and gym, that are all part of the Resort package,” Shellie says.
“Many people put off downsizing and retiring because they’re worried about what they’ll do with their time,” says Shellie.
“However, at a Resort like this, there’s always a new hobby or activity to try, many ways to stay active, and there are regular social events happening – all of which support overall wellbeing.
Piara Waters Lifestyle Resort is like a playground for the next phase of life and that help keeps people vibrant and energised.”
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- Hamptons-inspired Clubhouse with wide verandas for year-round enjoyment
- Beautiful lounge lobby for socialising or relaxing with double-sided fireplace
- Café / bar
- Commercial kitchen
- Dance floor & stage
- Veranda fireplace/BBQ area with comfortable patio furniture
- Library (books donated by homeowners)
- Music room (records & instruments donated by homeowners)
- Art, hobby & creative art studio
- Boutique cinema
- Games room (pool table, darts & bar facilities)
- Massage & treatment room (for visiting beauticians/therapists)
- Pickleball courts (mini tennis)
- Golf simulator
- Bowling green
- Indoor heated pool
- Outdoor pool & sundeck
- Spa & sauna
- Changing rooms
- Equipped gymnasium
- BBQ pergola with firepit, pizza oven & kitchenette
- Multiple BBQ areas
- Lake House sitting over pond & wetland area
- Business centre
- Private dining room
- Hobby workshop (tools & equipment donated by homeowners)
- Veggie/herb garden & garden studio
- Caravan & boat storage
- Car/caravan/boat washdown area
- Micro-brewery
- Secure audiovisual intercom entry
- Resort garden water features
Information in this article is true and correct as of 17 October 2022.
