Active Lifestyle Has Residents Feeling Younger and Happier
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Recent surveys completed by Del
Webb, America’s leading builder of active adult communities, show
almost half (47 percent) of Del Webb residents feel 5 to 10 years
younger than their actual age, compared to less than one-third (31
percent) of baby boomers generally. Another 30 percent of Del Webb
residents indicated they feel more than 10 years younger than their
current age.
For Del Webb residents, an active and healthy lifestyle is at the heart
of daily life at Del Webb communities nationwide. With the upcoming
observance of National Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 29, it’s the
perfect time to celebrate the dynamic
lifestyles that Del Webb residents enjoy every day.
Del Webb residents report being more physically active: 35 percent say
they’re more active than they were 10 years ago, compared to 14 percent
of baby boomers nationally. Only a quarter of baby boomers surveyed say
they exercise several times a week, versus nearly half (48 percent) of
Del Webb residents.
As the leading homebuilder for those ages 55 and older, Del Webb has
long pioneered communities that encourage and enable active lifestyles.
The health benefits of physical activity have been widely reported, but
it is also a key factor in the emotional health and wellbeing of
individuals at this stage of life. It all adds up to a greater sense of
contentment: 46 percent of Del Webb residents report being happier today
than they were 10 years ago, a sentiment shared only by 32 percent of
boomers as a whole.
The favorite form of exercise for this age group, Del Webb resident or
not, is walking. Upwards of 80 percent enjoy it, and Del Webb residents
can hit the trails that wind throughout their communities or take
advantage of the treadmills in the on-site fitness centers. But Del Webb
residents also report a wider range of sports and activities they like
to participate in, from group exercise classes to weightlifting,
pickleball, biking and golf, reflecting the array of options for staying
active offered at Del Webb communities.
“Del Webb communities are focused on providing the active and healthy
lifestyle that today’s 55 and better adults are looking for in this next
phase of their lives,” said PulteGroup Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer John Chadwick. “Residents tell us that they’re
finally getting the chance to do things they never had time for or
access to, whether it’s a daily water aerobics class, playing on a
community softball team, or taking ballroom dancing lessons – there are
countless opportunities to be active and build connections with their
neighbors. That’s a great recipe for long-term health and wellbeing.”
Nurturing a healthy lifestyle starts at each community’s amenity center,
which serves as the hub for residents to access and share all the
activities that are the hallmark of life at Del Webb. Communities offer
a wide range of amenities that enhance wellbeing, including state of the
art fitness centers, resort-style pools, dog parks and walking paths,
community gardens, pickleball, bocce and tennis courts, ballrooms and
golf courses. It’s all coordinated by a lifestyle director who
facilitates physical and social activities to regularly introduce new
experiences for residents.
According to the survey, Del Webb residents also value the social
connections their communities facilitate. Social life is very important
to 41 percent of residents, and over a third say they have a large
social network. In contrast, only 15 percent of baby boomers generally
place a high value on their social life, and only one-sixth describe
their social network as large.
Del Webb communities are built for active adults who want to thrive, and
no one can express the enjoyment of a healthy and fit lifestyle better
than the residents themselves. Enjoy their stories HERE.
“In the spirit of National Senior Health and Fitness Day, we invite
those interested in learning more about Del Webb to experience it
firsthand by taking part in our Explore Del Webb program,” said
Chadwick. “Come meet our residents, tour our homes and communities, and
explore the amenities to truly get a sense of the active, inspired
lifestyle our residents enjoy.”
For more information about Del Webb, including the Explore
Del Webb program, please visit: www.delwebb.com.
About the Survey
The survey of baby boomers was conducted in January 2019 by MKM Partners
Quantitative Survey Group, on behalf of PulteGroup, targeting a balanced
mix of 2,003 women (52%) and men (48%) across the U.S. and between the
ages of 49-51 and 59-61 to quantify key insights, lifestyle trends and
opinions about working, retirement, family/friends and other aspects of
their lives. A separate survey of 4,665 Del Webb residents at Del Webb
communities across the country was conducted in January 2019 by
PulteGroup, to assess lifestyle trends and opinions about retirement,
activities, social engagement and other aspects of their lives.
About Del Webb
Del Webb is a national brand of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM). Del Webb
is the pioneer in active adult communities and America’s leading builder
of new homes targeted to pre-retirement and retiring boomers. Del Webb
builds consumer inspired homes and communities for active adults ages
55+ who want to continue to explore, grow and learn, socially,
physically and intellectually as they look forward to retirement. For
more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com.
About PulteGroup, Inc.
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM), based in Atlanta, is one of America’s
largest homebuilding companies with operations in approximately 40
markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that
includes Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes and John Wieland
Homes and Neighborhoods, the company is one of the industry’s most
versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups
and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive
research to provide homebuyers with innovative solutions and consumer
inspired homes and communities to make lives better.
For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, go to
pultegroupinc.com;
www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com; www.divosta.com and www.jwhomes.com.
Follow PulteGroup, Inc. on Twitter: @PulteGroupNews.
Contacts
Macey Kessler
office: 404.978.6414
[email protected]
