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Living Better, Living Longer:
“Blue Zone”

Benefits for Longevity

“Blue Zones” are areas of the thousands of miles apart,
world where people not only share similar lifestyles of close
live longer but also enjoy a connections, purpose, natural
high quality of retirement. The movement throughout the
term was first coined in 2004 day, and more. A Mather Institute study — residents have anecdotally
by David Buetter, an explorer, that included participation told us all along,” said
National Geographic Fellow Perhaps without even from seven Acts communities Bill Tamulonis, Managing
and journalist who traveled realizing it, residents of — surveyed 8,228 people Director of Acts Center for
the world to specific areas Edgewater at Boca Pointe living in continuing care Applied Research.
with the highest percentage of are following many of retirement communities and
centenarians. After analyzing these same principles of reported significant wellness With a wide variety of social
demographic data and longevity by simply living benefits. Residents enjoyed activities and events, fitness
interviewing numerous people at the community — giving better physical, emotional, classes for every ability, and
over age 100, he and his team them access to more healthy intellectual, social, and green spaces, Edgewater at
identified five regions that lifestyle choices. vocational wellness than their Boca Pointe residents have
stood out. These areas were “age in place” peers. This is plenty of opportunities to
identified as blue zones, where In fact, there is now evidence largely because of their social stay active, make meaningful
people were showing residents of Acts connections, reduced stress, connections, and explore
10 times more likely to reach Retirement-Life Communities and access to superb new interests. Plus, resort-
age 100 (BlueZones.com). — like Edgewater at Boca health care. like amenities, and regular
Pointe — fare better in entertainment make it a
It is a fascinating conclusion: wellness than other seniors in “Now we have data that perfect fit for today’s retirees.
people living in these areas, the community at large. affirms our intuition and what
while geographically scattered

“BL UE Z ONE” BENEFIT S A T A CT S

Check out how Edgewater at Boca Pointe residents are following some of these
“Blue Zone” lifestyle principles to defy aging and improve their QOL (Quality of Life).

1 Moving Naturally It’s easy to move without thinking about it. Almost every aspect of life is at
the communities and easy to walk to – restaurants, entertainment, events,
amenities, even a hair salon!

2 Finding Purpose Bob is a resident who takes advantage of
the fitness center, tutors English as a second
language, and enjoys dinner in on-site
With so many activities to restaurants with his wife and friends.
fit any interest, it’s easy to
fill the day with meaningful “I’m one of those people who has to
intent, including volunteer stay busy all the time, and I found
opportunities. lots of opportunities to do that here!”

3 Connecting Marlyn and her new
With Your Tribe
friends thoroughly
enjoy one another’s
company. From ping “I’ve met some
pong games, to jazz of the nicest
and art classes, to live people I’ve
entertainment, they ever known in
have fun together. my life.”

4 Relieving Stress While it’s virtually impossible to avoid stress completely, residents enjoy a lifestyle
that prioritizes peace of mind. They can plan ahead for future care — before it’s
needed — and they know Acts has a 50+ year track record of success. Plus, residents
are free from yard work and home maintenance.

Learn how Acts residents improve their wellness and focus
on their QOL (Quality of Life). Schedule a tour today.

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