Continuing the Independent New York Lifestyle as a Senior

Residents of New York have become accustomed to their preferred life-styles, in the world center of trade, cultural atmosphere and economic advantages. There is a sense of educational elite, as well as exposure to the best trends and quality living among the communities of New York. Many of these lifestyle choices don’t go away just because they grow older, and many New Yorkers continue to enjoy their active lifestyle well into their twilight years.

Among some of the most well renowned senior living facilities in New York, is a lovely little village surrounded by three major lakes and other smaller ones. The population is under 6,000 people and has two small colleges, within the community called the tri-lakes area. This picturesque town and backdrop gives many of the senior living residents a lovely environment that they call home and an active hub for fun activities with their families.

This is a picturesque area, perfectly suited for independent senior living, and assisted living residences. The nearby off site activities keep the village bustling year round. From canoeing, to outdoor concerts, and theater presentations this village has every kind of activity to suit the needs of active retirement communities. On-site activities include cooking classes and demonstrations, book clubs and lifelong learning programs.

One of the great attractions of Saranac Lake is the winter carnival, which features sculptured ice castles in colored lights, the crowning of the winter king and queen, from the resident population of the village, a prince and princess from the colleges, and of course, the Winter Carnival Parade complete with marching bands, bagpipes, and special artistic designs from resident artist, Gary Trudeau, creator of the "Doonesbury" comics.

Senior living facilities in New York caters to the cultural and varied interests of senior residents. The devoted staff always provide an active calendar that features novel ideas like morning scenic rides, music potlucks, ceramics classes, a gym with machines, entertaining games, and movie nights. The area provides exciting opportunities that allow seniors to retire on their own terms and still enjoy doing what they love, a perfect choice for an active retiree who favors the northeast to Florida.

Lively social engagement is encouraged during meals in the restaurant-styled dining room and opportunity to invite families and friends. Independent senior living, as well as assisted living programs are focused on providing extended life experiences and daily living support, on an as needed basis.

This is why the professional eldercare staff is available 24-hours a day, to ensure that seniors needing any type of support, from medical, to emotional assurance, or physical assistance, gets what they need, when they need it. Residence communities employ full-time concierge services as well as a convenient salon. Social programmers offer residents a "Frequent Flyer Program" that provides awards, on a monthly basis, for residents actively involved in activities.

Look into senior living facilities in New York if you are looking for an active, engaged senior lifestyle.

The author is passionate about senior care and writes extensively about the senior residences in New York and the facilities which provide senior care in Harrietstown.