Studies have shown that irrespective of age regular mild exercise is essential. The decline of usage of muscles and bones can lead to muscle wastage and bone decay that can seriously affect mobility. Boredom can affect mental health and longevity.

The Resort offers numerous recreational opportunities to its residents. The Home's location within three-acre property with landscaped gardens offers plenty of room for walks. The proximity to the lake and abundant trees has attracted numerous birds and we have noted over 40 varieties.

The Rivendale property boasts of a 300 ft boundary with the Bolgoda Lake, the largest fresh water lake in Sri Lanka. It is also in the best part of Bolgoda Lake, undisturbed by pollution and with waters pure enough to bathe in. The lake offers fishing and boating, especially during the dry months of February / April and in August when sea fish enter the lake. Residents who are not keen on fishing, can simply relax by the lakeside.

Residing on Rivendale grounds are a family of pocupines. If you are patient enough to sit still with the fall of darkness or just before light you could watch them.

Rivendale offers a variety of games and other forms of recreation for its residents. Access is provided to newspapers, books and magazines. There are also several board games on hand for those so inclined. Hobbies such as sewing, painting and handicrafts are encouraged. For those who are interested in gardening facilities are available to maintain a small plot of their own.

The landscaped gardens, waterfalls, flowing waters and ponds filled with fish in front of the verandah are designed to bring pleasure even to the less mobile residents. Entire Rivendale complex is built without steps and all facilities are accessible by wheelchair residents.

While rooms offer privacy to the residents, the company of others would offer solace and companionship. Retired life grants an excellent opportunity to accomplish what one always wanted to do, but never made time for, like writing, painting, crafts and other interests.