Independent Living Key To Happiness

By Dave Neumaier

What is the common critical ingredient in life's recipe for greater longevity and improved quality of life? Is it good genes? Perhaps it is good choices, chance or simply being loved. Certainly, all of these are vital possibilities. However, one can argue that the one essential ingredient is true independence. If we perceive that we have reasonable control over our own destiny, then we can overcome most anything.

Life delivers us many devastating challenges. The loss of a spouse, a disability or illness can often threaten our independence. What are our options? Clearly there are different paths for everyone and each path can be a uniquely fulfilling journey. Whether we choose to continue living in our own home, with family or as a resident the key factor is still independence.

Self-reliance leads to self-respect and ultimately gives way to self-love. At this juncture our focus shifts away from ourselves as we rediscover compassion. Clearly, caring for ourselves and others is one of the real gifts of happiness.

So how do we maintain or regain a healthy measure of independence? First of all, we are never alone. Secondly, families, friends and caregivers alike can provide immeasurable benefits and are ready to assist. Moreover, independence does not mean being alone or doing everything for your self. In fact, assistance can be a real joy. Finally, independence is a state of mind whereby we feel reasonably happy, healthy, secure and in command of our living environment.

Fortunately, there are a myriad of excellent options to assist people to live at home and maintain their independence as much as possible.

No one wants to have their independence diminished. Yet how do we optimize the quality of life in each stage and push off moving to the next step? Enter in a new category of solutions called “Connected Independent Living”.

A convergence of decades of research and technological advancements now allows for a simpler path to enhanced independence, bringing together families, caregivers and technology onto one smooth, customizable and scalable platform.

The ability to create a healthier, happier and safer environment for seniors and individuals with special needs is very worthwhile. The system seamlessly caters to the individual evolving needs of the loved one, family and caregivers operating in complete harmony with real time updates.

If the prescription is enhanced independence and improved quality of life, then the future is surely looking much brighter for all of us.