Can you believe it? It’s Thanksgiving time! As a foodie, it’s my favorite food holiday to celebrate and be thankful for all I have in my life.
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We’re proud to announce that the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and NuStep, LLC, have named Meth-Wick Community as a Top 25 Best in Wellness senior living community in North America! The 2019 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award recognized us for successfully fostering a best-in-class wellness-centered environment that benefits everyone who lives and works here. …
If you’re feeling forgetful, it might be due to a lack of sleep or a number of other reasons, such as, genetics, amount of physical activity or lifestyle and environmental factors. There’s no doubt that diet plays a major role in brain health. The best menu for boosting memory and brain function encourages good blood …
From the desk of Meth-Wick Community CEO, Robin Mixdorf. The only reason Meth-Wick has continued to be a top-tier senior living facility since we opened our doors in 1961 is our willingness to reinvent ourselves. Every year, our leadership team looks for ways to update our campus and our services to best serve the evolving …
Eating right and staying fit are important no matter what your age. As we get older our bodies have different needs, so certain nutrients become especially important for good health. Look over your meal choices before you decide to make sure your diet is packed with nutrition! Calcium and Vitamin D Older adults need more …
As a life-long west-sider, Bea Entrekin had one requirement when she started looking for a senior living community. “I wanted to stay on the west side,” said Bea, smiling. After growing up in Edgewood, Iowa, during the Depression, she moved to the west side of Cedar Rapids for work after graduating high school during World …
Making smart choices while eating out can be difficult. Sometimes where you eat is out of your control, especially when you are on the go. Here are some tips on how to make the best choices possible at restaurants: Pay attention to menu descriptions Avoid pan-fried, deep-fried, breaded, creamy, crispy, scalloped, alfredo, and au gratin. …
Katie Christensen serves as the Director of Long-Term Support and Services at Meth-Wick. She spends her days working with assisted living staff, meeting with residents and families and generally making sure her resident’s lives are running smoothly. Early Days But during her childhood, her days looked surprisingly similar to the work she does now. Her …
Let’s get to know one of the most common food trends in recent years. Plant-based meals are focused around plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts and plant-based oils. Animal products can be eliminated or limited to smaller, fewer servings. The research on health and plant-based eating has indicated a lower risk for …
The Corridor Business Journal announced their 2019 Best of the Corridor rankings today and Meth-Wick Community took the top prize in the Senior Community Living category. Congratulations to our employees, whose hard work and dedication earned us this honor, and thank you to all who voted for us. We’re proud to accept this award recognizing …