Ask five different people what the term âwellnessâ means to them, and youâll likely get five different answers. Thatâs because the idea of wellness is often viewed through the lens of oneâs current stage in life. What wellness means to a 65 year old recent retiree will probably be different than to a 25 year …
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The key to living a vibrant, fulfilling life is to take care of yourself. At Meth-Wick Community, weâre more than familiar with this concept. In fact, our senior living community was named one of the Top 25 Best in Wellness in North America! We believe there are six dimensions of wellness you need to tend …

After last monthâs derecho, emergency preparedness is at the top of many Iowansâ minds. While there are many things to consider when preparing for an emergency or disaster, one important aspect to think about is how you will obtain and keep food and water safe. Before an emergency: Obtain enough food and water to last …

Intellectual wellness is one of six dimensions of wellness we consider to be key in order for our residents to live their lives to the fullest. Our community is constantly implementing and developing programs to complement each dimension of wellness. In this blog post, however, we are going to focus on intellectual wellness. For us, …

There isnât a better time than summer to enjoy fresh fruit. But maybe youâre getting tired of strawberries and watermelon, and itâs time to explore something new. Have you tried a pluot? What about a tangor? These are examples of hybrid fruit. Hybrid fruits are created through natural breeding â they are not genetically modified …

Spiritual wellness is one of six dimensions of wellness we consider to be key in order for our residents to live their lives to the fullest. Our community is constantly implementing and developing programs to complement each dimension of wellness. In this blog post, however, we are going to focus on spiritual wellness. For us, …

Have you heard of kefir? Many people do not know what kefir is and may be missing out on its nutritional benefits. Keep reading to learn more! Kefir is a fermented milk beverage, similar to a “thin” yogurt. It comes in a variety of flavors such as strawberry, peach, vanilla, and chocolate. You can pour …