Best Outdoor Activities for Senior Living in Rockledge, FL

According to research from the American Psychological Association, the time Alura Senior Living residents spend outdoors is about more than enjoying the stunning Rockledge weather. Exposure to fresh air can positively impact their moods, social interactions, and even cognitive functioning! When was the last time your aging loved one basked in the sunshine, sat in the shade, or got soil under their nails? As individuals age, staying active can become a challenge. An assisted living, memory care, or independent living setting ensures every resident has easy, daily access to nature. Our knowledgeable, compassionate staff helps every community member move their body and reap the benefits of our uniquely green, luxurious location.

Are you curious about how our residents spend their days? We’ve created this guide to our facility’s bustling greenspaces. Read on to explore the daily outdoor activities at Alura Senior Living in Rockledge, FL.

Luxurious Outdoor Spaces

A key to improving cognitive function is to engage the senses. At Alura, we’ve built state-of-the-art outdoor environments that keep neurons firing. Here are the spaces where our seniors’ commune with the natural world.

The Koi Pond

Our popular koi pond sits at the center of a manicured garden studded with palm trees, flowers, and greenery. Residents love to perch at the wheelchair-accessible bridge and watch the playful fish splash and swim. There’s plenty of shady seating where residents listen to the relaxing sound of water in motion.

The Patio

Our residents can enjoy the outdoors at any time of the day as they lounge on our covered patio. It’s full of cozy furniture, picnic spots, and fans that keep the air flowing. Our patio is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee and read the newspaper.

The Bocce Court

Our manicured bocce court sits at the center of our beautifully landscaped courtyard. There are ongoing tournaments, small rivalries, and lots of laughs! Most importantly, our guests safely stay active in a beautiful, centrally accessible setting.

The Rooftop Courtyard

Your loved ones will feel like they’re on a luxury resort vacation as they take in the Florida rays from our grassy rooftop courtyard. They’ll find shady seating, private dining areas, and plenty of picturesque palm trees that make our coastal setting unique.

Outdoor Activities at Alura

Our scenic outdoor spaces are constantly buzzing with activity. Residents rave about our packed activities calendar, which allows them to curate the perfect day, every day. Our schedule includes a mix of things to do outside and inside, which keeps everybody moving and engaged.

Here are a few of our most popular outdoor activities. Because of our humid, subtropical Floridian climate, residents enjoy these favorites year-round.

Flex and Stretch

Mobile residents gather by the koi pond in the early morning for a guided movement class. They love to address their sun salutations with the actual sun in view! Our talented instructor ensures everyone is safe as they move their bodies in fun and appropriate ways.

Gardening

Weekend gardening is a resident favorite! Tending the seeds and the soil provides incredible sensory enrichment. Our residents keep their minds sharp as they practice plant care and work on essential executive functioning skills.

Courtyard Strolls

We want to ensure residents at all cognitive levels can enjoy the beauty of our outdoor settings. Memory care residents enjoy daily, supervised outdoor strolls. They engage their senses and their bodies as they explore the natural environment and socialize with a group of their peers.

Garden Games

Keeping the mind sharp is about more than breathing in fresh air! We love bringing our favorite games out into the garden and enjoying mental enrichment and stimulation under the sun. Residents enjoy trivia challenges, favorite board games, and simple activities like ring toss to get their blood flowing and their brains busy.

Cornhole in the Courtyard

Cornhole is a popular pastime for people of all ages, and our Alura seniors are no exception! Residents get competitive when the beanbags and cornhole boards come out. It’s the perfect low-impact athletic activity for a sunny afternoon and allows residents to work on hand-eye coordination and maintain some muscle.

Birdwatching

Did you know that Florida is home to nearly 200 unique species of breeding birds? Many of them make their homes in the trees in and around the Alura property. Birdsong forms the soundtrack as our residents go about their busy, meaningful days. Our residents love creating birdfeeders in arts and crafts. As they say, “if you build it, they will come!” Every community member enjoys watching their feathery friends steal seeds, perch in the trees, and provide beautiful music for the community.

Monthly Ice Cream Socials

We all scream for ice cream! Local business 321Sprinkles provides our residents with some delicious frozen treats each month. We love spreading out across the courtyard and enjoying our cones in a shady spot.

Off-Campus Outings

While our landscaped facilities provide endless opportunities for outdoor engagement, our assisted and independent living residents love to explore Rockledge and the surrounding area. Outings are a regular part of our monthly programming.

Some of our most popular off-campus trips and destinations include:

• Kennedy Space Center
• Fishing
• Local restaurants
• Local shopping destinations
• Parks and gardens

There is no shortage of scenery as our residents board the buses and set off on local adventures. We look forward to adding new destinations to our roster of outings as the year progresses.

Embrace Sunshine Therapy at Alura Senior Living

Exposure to sunshine helps seniors fight depression, recover from stress, and connect with the natural world. At Alura Senior Living, we provide constant opportunities to take in the Rockledge weather. Our residents enjoy appropriate outdoor senior activities that keep their minds sharp and their bodies moving!

We’d love to invite you to tour our stunning gardens and greenspaces and see if Alura might be the right fit for you or your loved one. Schedule a tour to explore all the amenities we have to offer. We can’t wait to welcome you or your family member into our community.