Santa Monica Well-Being for Seniors at Indalo Homes
- Lesley Holmes
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
By prioritizing the holistic well-being of its residents, Santa Monica serves as a model for other communities striving to create environments that foster happiness and vitality. Santa Monica’s mild climate reminds us of the importance of reconnecting with the outdoors for our mental, emotional, and physical health. Particularly for seniors, who may spend more time indoors, nurturing outdoor spaces can offer a myriad of benefits that contribute to a higher quality of life.
Some benefits on being outside include:
Vitamin D: Exposure to sunlight helps seniors maintain healthy levels of vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and immune function. (with sunscreen of course!)
Mental Health: Outdoor activities such as gardening or simply enjoying nature can reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression among seniors.
Physical Activity: Walking, gardening, and other outdoor activities promote physical fitness, flexibility, and balance, reducing the risk of falls and chronic diseases.
Social Interaction: Outdoor spaces provide opportunities for our seniors to socialize with each other, visitors and our carers, fostering a sense of belonging and connection within the community.
At Indalo Homes, we have had a long standing relationship with our Gardner Leobaldo Salas who has taken the gardens of Indalo Homes from baron twigs to luscious and peaceful spaces. Leo nurtures our plants, He knows which plants grow well in what soil, and when. Which plants are indigenous to here and how to bring plants back to life when they’ve been mistreated. When you get a chance to talk to Leo, you learn that his treatment of plants stems from his treatment of people. He understands that plants, like people, can’t be just thrown into new situations, they need to feel the soil, bathe in the sunshine and grow their roots. We can’t wait for you to meet Leo, and see what he can do with the outdoors; he also has access to fantastic homemade tamales. Indalo Homes, a home like no other!
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