Swimming and water aerobics are among the most popular fitness activities for seniors, whether they’re in a senior living community or not. The advantages for those living in a retirement community include easy access to a pool — oftentimes an indoor pool — and instructors who are trained specifically to work with older adults. There […]
Senior Living Fitness Programs Benefit Cognitive Health, Too
You may already know that staying physically fit can help lower your risk for chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and various cancers as you get older. Research indicates that certain types of cardiovascular activities, like aerobic exercise, can also benefit your brain. When your heart rate increases during exercise, your blood flow also […]
Senior Living Means More Time With the Grandkids
A fundamental truth about living in a retirement community is that you have more time to do as you please. You no longer have to devote afternoons, days or weekends to maintaining and repairing your house. If you have grandchildren, senior living frees up more of your time to share with them. Don’t worry if […]
To Avoid Dehydration Symptoms, Make Your Water Bottle Your Best Friend
Southern California’s temperate climate makes hiking, biking, gardening and other outdoor activities for seniors enjoyable all year through — but with summer just around the corner, you may be spending even more time outside. As temperatures start to climb, it’s more important than ever to safeguard against dehydration, especially if you’re planning to engage in […]
Introducing Our Executive Director, Keith Payne
Keith’s addition to The Variel team as executive director brings us another step closer to our anticipated opening in spring 2022. We feel fortunate to welcome Keith to The Variel as our Executive Director. He brings with him more than 30 years of experience in California senior living. That experience includes hands-on involvement in the […]
Luxury Senior Living At The Variel ‘Designed To Stun,’ Architectural Digest Says
The illustrious magazine Architectural Digest has chosen The Variel as one of five new ‘luxury senior residences’ that are changing how people look at retirement living. Architectural Digest, known for its exquisite photography and feature articles on fascinating places to live and visit, recently published an article showcasing five community brands that are redefining senior […]