Maranatha Village: Senior Living in Springfield Missouri

3 Important Dimensions of Self-Care for Seniors in Retirement Communities

Posted on October 26, 2021November 9, 2021 by Maranatha Village

Self-care is a popular buzzword, but what does it mean? Images of bubble baths, pedicures, and shopping may come to mind. Still, self-care is so much more than occasionally treating yourself–it’s about caring for your overall wellbeing every day.

Self-care is crucial for seniors–who may experience age-related health issues, the death of a spouse or peers, or separation from their family.

In this blog post, Maranatha Village of Springfield, MO, explores three essential dimensions of self-care for seniors living in retirement communities.

Physical Self-Care

With age comes an inevitable susceptibility to health issues–but there are a lot of seniors can do to care for their physical health.

The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise for seniors aged 65 or older without any limiting health conditions. Because self-care is about both mental and physical wellbeing, seniors should engage in activities they enjoy while living in retirement communities.

Seniors can walk, do yoga or tai chi, swim, or do water aerobics or Zumba! Here at Maranatha Village in Springfield, MO, our residents enjoy taking walks around our lake, taking in the scenery and wildlife.

Emotional Self-Care

Emotional and psychological self-care is just as important as physical self-care, and the two go hand-in-hand. According to the CDC:

“Older adults are at increased risk for loneliness and social isolation because they are more likely to face factors such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing loss.”

Seniors can care for their emotional wellbeing by learning to recognize when they’re feeling depressed, lonely or anxious, and doing what makes them feel comforted and supported. Emotional self-care options may include calling or visiting a loved one, turning to friends in their retirement communities for support, or solitary actions, including going for walks in nature or reading a fascinating book.

Spiritual Self-Care

Spirituality is an important part of life for many people, and they can incorporate it into a self-care routine to increase wellbeing. Studies show that a sense of purpose and meaning may improve mental health, and seniors can find this in spiritual practice.

The retirement community at Maranatha Village has an on-site chapel, regular church services and bible studies, opportunities to sing in the choir, and faith-based volunteer opportunities.

Retirement Community at Maranatha Village

At Maranatha Village, we want to ensure your golden years are spent feeling safe, stress-free, and socially connected. We offer versatile senior living options including houses, duplexes, and apartments. To learn more about what we have to offer, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us or call (417)-883-0016.

5 Fun and Unique Social Activities for Seniors in Assisted Living Communities

Posted on October 15, 2021October 29, 2021 by Maranatha Village

When you hear the words “assisted living activities,” you might think of bingo or jigsaw puzzles. But seniors, even those in need of assisted living, are still robust and interesting people who deserve more than the same old clichéd activities.

In this blog post, Maranatha Village, a top-rated assisted living facility in Springfield, MO, shares five fun activities for seniors in assisted living communities.

#1: Life Story Exercises

Seniors are some of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet. What better activity to learn more about the fascinating residents in assisted living than hearing them tell their life stories?

This can be done as a group activity involving a combination of crafting photo collages, creative writing, and oral storytelling. Seniors get to relive their favorite memories while getting to know their fellow residents on a deeper level.

#2: Jewelry Making

Crafting doesn’t have to involve paper maché or scrapbooking! A unique crafting idea is jewelry-making. Residents can use their creativity and aesthetic talent to create earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and brooches.

Assisted living residents can keep their fine motor skills sharp while creating beautiful artwork they can wear, give to loved ones or sell to raise money for charity.

#3: Continuing Education

Seniors give a new meaning to “non-traditional” students! Retirement is the perfect age to spend time learning about new topics.

Here in Springfield, Missouri, where Maranatha Village is located, is home to Missouri State University. Through the MSU 62 program, seniors aged 62 and up may take one class per semester, tuition-free.

#4: Book Clubs

Okay, so book clubs are not exactly unique–but they’re still pretty fun. Seniors can get together and discuss exciting titles and the meaning they derive from them.

Book clubs can be themed, such as historical fiction, biographies, spiritual themes, and anything residents are interested in.

#5: Gardening Clubs

Gardening clubs are a way for seniors to bloom and for friendships to blossom. Residents can share gardening tips and assist each other with planning, planting, and harvesting crops.

After harvests, residents can get together and cook a meal together, consisting of the fresh produce they’ve helped each other grow and harvest.

Assisted Living at Maranatha Village

Our residents are never bored at Maranatha Village in Springfield, MO! Our residents participate in many of the above activities and more. We offer both assisted and independent living options, including houses, duplexes, and apartments. For more information about our assisted living options, contact us today!

The Top 3 Benefits of Joining a Senior Living Community From Maranatha Village Springfield

Posted on September 27, 2021November 9, 2021 by Maranatha Village

Retirement is a wonderful, exciting time in your life–you finally have the freedom to travel, explore your interests and hobbies and create a robust social life.

But as you enter your golden years, you may realize you aren’t up to driving daily to meet up with friends, and maintaining a highly connected social life isn’t as easy as you thought.

With loneliness and social isolation recognized as significant health risks for seniors, it might be time to consider moving to a senior living community–where activities are planned, and friends are just a short walk away!

Maranatha Village of Springfield, MO, shares three incredible benefits of joining a senior living community in this post.

You’re Never Lonely

One of the top benefits of a senior living community is having an on-site social network!

Senior living communities often center around social events and activities, and you don’t have to drive anywhere to attend.

Developing strong bonds with the people who live near you increases your sense of belonging and social connectedness, significantly reducing any health risks from loneliness and isolation.

At Maranatha Village in Springfield, MO, we offer regular worship services, choir practice, walking trails, and more.

Ease of Mind

Living on your own as a senior can be a vulnerable feeling. Senior living communities offer the peace of mind that comes with higher security, 24/7 on-site staff in case of emergency, and close relationships with your neighbors.

Senior living communities also take care of tasks like yard-work and home maintenance, snow removal, trash, and meal service so that you can focus on the good things in life!

Enjoy Your Forever Home

Many senior living communities–such as Maranatha Village in Springfield, MO, feature different levels of care. This means if you love your community, you may be able to live out the rest of your days without the stress of moving.

If you start in independent living, it will be a smoother transition to stay on-site when you need to increase your level of care. Maranatha Village offers independent living, assisted living, and long-term care.

Maranatha Village Springfield: The Best in Senior Living

How to Find the Best Assisted Living Facility for Your Loved One From Maranatha Village Springfield

Posted on September 16, 2021November 9, 2021 by Maranatha Village

If your loved one has trouble completing daily activities such as managing medications, eating, bathing, or housekeeping, assisted living might be the perfect supportive community for them.

Assisted living facilities allow residents to maintain as much independence as possible while providing round-the-clock assistance and access to medical care. There are bound to be many assisted living facilities in your area–so how do you pick the right one for your loved one when the time comes?

In this blog post, Maranatha Village, assisted living facility in Springfield, MO, shares a few valuable tips for finding the perfect facility for your loved one.

Do Your Research

When searching for the right assisted living facility, the first step is to do some research. Find out which facilities are in your community, and call to schedule a tour.

It’s also a great idea to ask friends, family and trusted medical providers if they have a place they recommend from their experience.

During your initial research and phone calls, you’ll be able to rule out any facilities that don’t offer services your loved one needs and decide which ones to visit.

At Maranatha Village in Springfield, we are glad to offer you a tour of our assisted living facility anytime!

Ask Questions

During your tour, you and your loved one will get a feel for the atmosphere, quality of the facility and services, and the kindness and competence of the staff.

You’ll want to compile a list of important questions to ask the staff, such as:

What services/amenities do you offer?
What types of medical services do you provide to residents?
Do you allow pets in your facility?
How would you describe the social environment here?
What are staff hours, and what are your emergency protocols?

At Maranatha Village, our assisted living facility staff is glad to spend as much time needed answering all your questions. We also offer a FAQ section on our website!

Involve Your Loved One

When making a final decision, consider your loved one’s interests, hobbies, and other social habits. Do they love to socialize with peers? Do they enjoy attending church services? Do they play games or do crafts? Which facility best fits these interests?

You’ll also want to ask your loved one how they feel after touring the facilities. Which one did they feel most comfortable in? Did they connect well with the staff and residents?

Come and Tour Maranatha Village

The caring staff at Maranatha Village in Springfield, MO, would love to give you a tour! Our assisted living option provides 24/7 healthcare with all the comforts and amenities of home. We offer both assisted and independent living options including houses, duplexes, and apartments. Call us today at 417-833-0016 for a tour of our beautiful 100-acre campus. Stop by in person, or contact us online.

Top Ways to Ward off Summer Blues At Maranatha Village

Posted on August 25, 2021October 29, 2021 by Maranatha Village

The changing seasons can be challenging for seniors. We understand this at Maranatha Village. The grandkids are doing their summer fun activities, allergens are in the air, and sometimes feeling down happens. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss all of the best ways to fight those summer blues so that you can remain happy and healthy.

Get Active

Often when a person is feeling down it is because their brain is experiencing a lack of endorphins. As the body ages, it can sometimes be hard to get those natural stimulants needed in the mind to feel the everyday spunk. One way to get those natural happy chemicals going is to be active consistently. From taking a walk around the lake to using the exercise room, or playing a game of table tennis, as long as you are moving, your brain is allowed to produce endorphins. This will lift your mood and promote a happier outlook as you move through the rest of your day.

Get Engaged

Maranatha Village is more than a senior living community. It’s a community of mutual support. If you feel a little blue, we have many opportunities to engage with people who are walking through life alongside you. You might not realize it yet. Engage in our arts and craft community, or become a volunteer. If neither suits your interest, you can join our weekly garage sale or come worship with us at church. We’d love to enjoy your company and provide support for you as you move through those summertime blues.

Take Time To Reflect On The Positive

The most important part of feeling summertime blues is acknowledging that you feel them but not dwell on them. Everybody feels down. In these moments, taking time to reflect and remember happier moments while also giving yourself grace in this blue moment is what your mind and heart genuinely need. Calling a friend or family member is also an excellent way to communicate that you feel blue. Your loved ones want to support you, and they can engage in remembering all of the wonderful things that make this life beautiful with you.

Maranatha Village Is Here For You

At Maranatha Village, we offer many opportunities to serve and be a part of a blossoming community full of mutual support. We offer many residential options for seniors to engage with those near them to fight off their summer blues. Some of Maranatha Village’s best features include assisted living with nurses available 24/7, our hair salons for grooming and pampering, and a bountiful nature trail where you are sure to see wildlife like geese, deer, and turkeys. All beautiful ways to promote endorphins and to offer support. To learn more about what we have to offer, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us or call (417)-883-0016.

Safe and Fun Summer Activities For Seniors At Maranatha Village

Posted on August 18, 2021October 29, 2021 by Maranatha Village

The community of Maranatha Village is a communal investment. We love to witness our senior community members enjoying the years after retirement by engaging in their favorite activities throughout the seasons. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss some safe and fun summer activities for seniors to engage in.

Meet-Ups At Our Game Hall

Everybody loves a little bit of competition, and believe it or not, and it’s good for the brain to engage in it. This is why our staff works hard to provide fun opportunities for our community members to engage in social activities with a bit of competition involved.

We offer table tennis and pool in our game hall for our senior community members to enjoy. Getting a group together to play a few rounds of each with snacks or drinks is the perfect way to laugh away the afternoon. Our game hall is also perfect for entertaining or engaging with family members visiting for the day. Inviting the grandkids over for a bit of spirited fun is an ideal way to get those endorphins flowing.

Visits To Our Salon

We all love to refresh with a new look as the seasons change. Our salon offers this opportunity for self-care. Snipping away dry, dead ends from winter and maybe trying a fresh color is sure to make every summer day a little bit brighter. Before your next book club meeting or day by the lake, please come by and let us pamper you.

A Day At The Lake

Speaking of the lake, ours is stocked full of fish waiting to be caught and become the catch of the day. A relaxing afternoon of fishing with friends is a perfect way to soak in some Vitamin D and stimulate the mind.

For those that aren’t fans of fishing, a lake is still a beautiful place to bring a blanket and a book or to have lunch with friends. Relax and enjoy the afternoon as the heat of the day begins to subside and the cool of dusk begins to approach.

Maranatha Village: A Community That Cares

Maranatha is a community dedicated to providing fun, safe, and stimulating connections for seniors. Spend your time in meaningful ways with beautiful sites to partner with your experience. Enjoy special events hosted by our very own volunteers, including game nights, arts and crafts, and so much more. To learn more about our independent-living benefits, contact us or call (417)-883-0016. At Maranatha Village, we are here for you.

The Story Behind Our Swans at Maranatha Village

Posted on July 30, 2021August 21, 2021 by Maranatha Village

Nature is some of life’s greatest medicines. We wholeheartedly believe in the power of communing with nature at Maranatha Village. This is why we focus on bringing in so many different flora and fauna to our park. In today’s blog, our experts on elder care will discuss two significant fauna to the elders of Maranatha Village and the importance of interacting with nature.

What Animals Exist At Maranatha Village?

Caring for other beings, introducing routine, and allowing the soul to become at peace with nature is what makes up our community surrounding our animals at Maranatha Village. We have so many animals at this point that our 100- acre campus is not dissimilar to a nature reserve.

Our goal is to promote peace and relaxation. We create peaceful areas in many ways. Our lake is stocked with fish for our residents to attempt to catch, ‘The Big One.’ We also have deer, fawns, turkeys, geese, and our registered swans Kate and Kyle.

Registered Swans?

Not just anyone can have swans on their campus. Maranatha Village has taken great care to protect our Trumpeter Swans as the state protects them. In the state of Missouri, any person who shoots a Trumpeter Swan is facing jail time.

Our two swans are assigned a caregiver every few months. Someone in the community is allowed to assume responsibility for them. This will enable residents to build a rapport with these animals, feeling a sense of responsibility in their care. This is eustress for what could become a stagnant elder mind.

Interaction With Nature

We believe that it is essential for residents to interact with nature at Maranatha Village. The beautiful views partnered with caring for other living beings provide the resident with a sense of purpose and peace from that purpose.

Taking walks with family and friends in the sun helps our elder residents feel more joyful and involved in their daily lives. The sun aids them in fighting depression, while the exercise keeps their muscles strong.

Maranatha Village On Community In Nature

Our community here at Maranatha Village is staged within a natural environment. This allows our senior residents to feel at peace and at home in their retirement environment. If you are interested in learning more about the wildlife we have on-site or the process behind gaining two registered swans, please reach out to us. We’d love to hear from you. Contact us online, or stop by our office.

Regular Activities We Cherish Here at Maranatha Village

Posted on July 27, 2021October 29, 2021 by Maranatha Village

What is more pleasurable than fun under the sun? We’ll tell you! Fun with Friends. Maranatha offers many activities suitable for any resident’s style or personal preference. Do you like singing? What about making creative crafts? No matter what you enjoy, there’s something here for everyone. In today’s blog by Maranatha Village, we present our most memorable and fun-filled activities guaranteed to make you smile and fill your days with purpose.

Enjoying Our Wildlife

Maranatha Village is known for the wildlife that wander through our community. We pride ourselves on having what feels like a mini nature preserve. For this reason we encourage our locals to engage with nature by enjoying the grace and beauty of the animals they see day-to-day. Sitting by our lake and watching the fish jump, or swans swim is the perfect way to end an afternoon. Starting your day early with a cup of coffee as you watch deer wander through your yard is a mindful way to begin the day. There is never a dull moment when it comes to our natural wildlife on site.

Singing in the Choir

Bring those pipes to life and sing under the grace of God in our community choir. Singing in the chorus is a perfect place for those who delight in rejoicing in Gospel music or just belting a fun tune now and then. Showcase your talents during chapel or experience the fulfilling sensations of song and praise. Our choir members participate in annual events like caroling during the holidays. If this is something that interests you, stop by the Maranatha Village front office for more information.

The Maranatha Mall Shop

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure, and the same goes for the weekly yard sale at the Maranatha Mall Shop, your neighbor’s closet fashions, antiques, or vintage vinyl sets. Participate in trades or give away some of that old corner clutter. Maybe you collect rare items like baseball cards or enjoy restoring old tarnished jewelry? Whatever you want, there is something to find at the Maranatha Village weekly yard sale.

Make Maranatha Village Your Brand New Home

At Maranatha Village, we offer many opportunities to serve and be a part of a blossoming community. We have volunteers that frequently host our regular activities and create their events as well. Some of Maranatha Village’s best features include independent living with nurses available 24/7, our hair salons for grooming and pampering, and a bountiful nature trail where you are sure to see wildlife like geese, deer, and turkeys. To learn more about what we have to offer, please contact us or call (417)-883-0016.