This week, you explore Serenbe, an intentional community where multi-generations live a purposeful life in Georgia. For this assignment, you will imagine winning a contest which includes a home in Serenbe! You are excited about the possibility of living in a community for positive aging. There are many challenges faced by the field of positive psychology and aging. The purpose of the assignment is to identify these challenges and listen to the arguments that are made to refute these issues and concerns for positive aging and building communities for multi-generations that reflect positive psychology principles and research for positive aging. You will plan your retirement in the Serenbe community. Include social, psychological, and spiritual elements as you plan your future. The choice of home is yours to explore Serenbe.

There are several strategies that people can employ to encourage positive aging, such as maintaining good nutrition, managing stress, keeping the brain active, being engaged in the community, and participating in physical fitness. It is important to maintain a sense of community that includes sharing resources, and yet, living independently and interdependently. A community should be inclusive and sustainable. Positive aging has societal benefits in addition to improving quality of life for individuals on a physical and psychological scale.

You will draw from your knowledge of the historical underpinnings of the field, key concepts of positive psychology, and potential future directions for positive aging as you create this plan for retirement.

Imagine you have just arrived at your new home at Serenbe! Create a to-do list for daily tasks while living in the Serenbe community. Then, write a letter to a dear friend, explaining your new way of living at Serenbe, including daily and weekly activities. Tell your friend what makes you happy each day. Perhaps you can convince your friend to move to Serenbe— so be persuasive. Incorporate all the elements you have a passion for that reflect the philosophy of this intentional community. “Serenbe is a wellness community connected to nature on the edge of Atlanta. A neighborhood full of fresh food, fresh air, and focused on well-being. This community is set among acres of preserved forests and meadows with miles of nature trails that connect homes and restaurants with arts and businesses. Serenbe’s architectural planning sets a new standard for community living.” Be creative and use your highest character strengths in this assignment             

(http://serenbe.com/).

Length:  1 to 2-page to-do list, and 3 to 4-page letter

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards where appropriate.