Community living improves our quality of life

Research shows that living in an active community is like a powerful medicine – exploring your interests and learning new skills with other people directly improves your quality of life.

Whether you are a part of a family with children or an active older person, the simple fact is that your quality of life is improved by spending time with others. Some facts demonstrating this:

Social advantages of contact with other: 50% reduced loneliness
Physical advantage: you have a more active, healthier lifestyle
Cognitive advantages: socialising and physical activity reduce the risk (as well as the impact) of dementia and other mental illnesses.
Health advantages: Socially active people are proven to live longer

An 80-year (and still running) study from Harvard University concludes: “An inclusive society helps us live longer”.

We know that nobody likes to be forced to socialise, but that, at the same time, nobody likes to feel excluded. Because Ambera strives to provide the broadest possible range of activities and experiences, we make it possible for time spent with others and time spent to ourselves to be active choices, rather than necessary evils. 97% of residents in homes with community feel they have enough time to themselves when they want it.