It’s common knowledge that babies and adolescents benefit from socialization, but the fact is that socialization is a lifelong process that offers continued benefits – well into retirement. At MBK Senior Living’s Fairview Commons community, residents 55+ find a service-enriched environment and engaging program that not only supports whole-person wellness and but an active, meaningful lifestyle as well.
Ideally located in coastal Orange County, Fairview Commons is treasured by seniors (especially by those who have deep roots in the Costa Mesa area). Here, in addition to spacious apartment residences, resort-style amenities, and exceptional services, residents enjoy a robust enrichment program entitled MBKonnections.
This innovative program is committed to integrating all aspects of wellness into resident’s lives on a daily basis, and maximizing socialization opportunities that are known to help seniors experience reduced stress, increased fitness, balance and flexibility, decrease anxiety and depression, greater self-esteem and ultimately a longer lifespan. According to a study presented by Southern California Kaiser Permanente socialization and daily engagement can also stimulate seniors’ minds, reduce the risk of dementia by almost half, and help seniors to maintain their independence longer.
“Whether participating in a yoga class, playing bridge with friends, enjoying an intellectual discussion or one of our multiple cultural or fun-filled outings, our residents are engaged and pursuing the lifestyle they love,” said Fairview Commons Executive Director, Monica Castillo. “Our MBKonnection program encourages residents to stay active, keeps minds nimble and helps keep challenges inherent to isolation – like depression – at bay.”
The MBKonnection program comes to life throughout the community in Fairview Commons numerous gathering space. Residents enjoy connecting with friends and neighbors in the community’s cozy living room with fireplace; viewing a movie in the theater room; participating in a book club discussion in the well-stocked library; expressing their artistic talents in the arts and craft center; enjoying a rousing game of poker, Bingo or dominos in the game room. And, when not on-the-go, residents enjoy relaxing and rejuvenating in Fairview Commons’ lush, tropical courtyard and garden walking paths.
Fairview Commons residents can select from a variety of bright, spacious, newly renovated one-bedroom floor plans. Included in the monthly rental fee are basic cable, individual controlled air conditioning and heat, an emergency alert system, light housekeeping, weekly linen services, scheduled transportation, on-site laundry facilities and underground parking. Experience life the way it was meant to be – click here to schedule your personal tour today!
