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At Optima®, our communities are built around more than architecture—they’re built around people. From thoughtfully integrated green spaces to fitness-focused amenities, the Optima® lifestyle supports wellbeing at every age. It’s no surprise, then, that a rising wellness philosophy known as wellderliness aligns so naturally with how our residents live, thrive, and grow.

The term “wellderliness” merges two powerful ideas: wellness and elderliness. Rather than viewing aging through the narrow lens of decline, wellderliness reframes it as an active, vibrant, and dynamic phase of life. It prioritizes lifelong curiosity, emotional connection, movement, creativity, and purpose—all values that resonate deeply within Optima® communities.

Living Well, Wherever You Are in Life

Whether in our Scottsdale or Chicago communities, every Optima® property is designed to remove barriers and create opportunities for wellness to flourish. Wellderliness isn’t a program or a product—it’s a mindset. And at Optima®, that mindset is built into the very fabric of daily life.

Residents at Optima Verdana® gather regularly to play canasta.

Residents enjoy easy access to world-class fitness centers, yoga studios, indoor and outdoor pools, walking paths, and curated social programming—all contributing to the active lifestyles that wellderliness encourages. Movement isn’t just for youth; it’s a lifelong companion to mental clarity, mood regulation, and physical strength. The design of Optima® buildings invites motion, whether it’s a walk along the verdant landscaped terraces or a swim in the rooftop pool with skyline views.

Social Wellness and Connection

One of the pillars of wellderliness is meaningful social connection. Studies show that staying socially engaged is as vital to longevity as diet and exercise. At Optima®, that principle is supported through warm, integrated communities that promote daily interaction. From resident-organized book clubs to spontaneous chats over morning coffee in the lounge, opportunities to connect are woven into the architecture.

Many residents form friendships through shared spaces—like pickleball courts, fitness classes, or community events—and these relationships evolve into informal support systems. That’s wellderliness in action: community fostering vitality.

Spaces that Nurture Purpose and Creativity

Purposeful living is another essential part of wellderliness. Whether that’s learning a new skill, giving back, or pursuing creative expression, the freedom to explore is critical. Optima®’s expansive amenity offerings, from multipurpose rooms to serene garden courtyards, give residents the space to read, create, volunteer, or simply reflect. Residents who find purpose in art, music, or mentoring younger neighbors often say that these outlets are what keep them feeling fully alive.

Wellderliness also embraces beauty and nature as necessary to wellbeing. The biophilic design of Optima® communities—featuring vertical landscaping, abundant natural light, and carefully curated art—helps residents feel at ease and inspired in their surroundings. Simply put, Optima® makes it easy to fall in love with where you live, every single day.

The Path Forward

As society rethinks aging, the concept of wellderliness is leading the way. It offers a hopeful, joyful perspective on what’s possible at every stage of life. At Optima®, we’ve always believed that design has the power to elevate how we live. With spaces that celebrate wellness, beauty, and connection, our communities are the perfect setting for residents to embrace the principles of wellderliness—and to age not just gracefully, but vibrantly.