Retirement is a coveted time for many individuals who have been working decades. However, it can sometimes be challenging to know what to do with so much new free time on your hands. Cooking is an activity that can help with physical and mental well-being and provide an opportunity for socialization, all at the same time. Here is everything you need to know about the role of cooking in independent senior living. 

Health

Cooking requires certain skills that tend to be lost with age. A particular level of physical stamina, dexterity, and fine motor skills are exercised when dicing, chopping, and kneading are practiced. Following a recipe or cooking multiple components of a meal at once also stimulates brain activity. Regularly engaging in this type of activity can help to keep the mind sharp and stave off cognitive decline.

Socialization

Most adults rely on their career for a large portion of their daily social interactions. What happens, then, once the so coveted retirement age arrives? Attending cooking lessons or hosting meal plans with friends who share this hobby provide wonderful opportunities for socialization. 

Food brings people together. Whether at their original home or in a new independent senior living complex, cooking is an excellent way to break the ice and invite friends and family, new or old, to gather. Both seniors and their loved ones can recharge their social meters while also nourishing their bodies.

If you are searching for a peaceful and affordable independent senior living community, you can count on Cathedral Towers in Atlanta, GA. This secure, inviting apartment community was designed with seniors in mind. Friendly staff members are onsite 24/7 and nearly every recreational option you could desire is nearby. Visit their website or call (404) 231-3020 to schedule a time to come and see an apartment unit.