June 4, 2020 – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) released Iowa Guidance on Phased Easing of Restrictions for Long-Term Care Facilities. They have outlined a three phase process of reopening. Linn County is currently in Phase 2 and all Nursing Facilities are currently in …
The key to living a vibrant, fulfilling life is to take care of yourself.  At Meth-Wick Community we’re more than familiar with this concept — in fact, our senior living community was recently named one of the Top 25 Best in Wellness in North America! We believe there are six dimensions of wellness you need …
By Adam DuPree RD/LDN, Clinical Nutrition Manager Now that Thanksgiving is over, we are right in the middle of the holiday season. Often a time of joy and excitement it can easily become a time for stress and anxiety. Many of us will lose track of our healthy habits and veer off course but that …
As a leader in providing quality senior living, our Wellness and Recreation Department focuses on developing programs for residents using six dimensions of wellness—Spiritual, Emotional, Intellectual, Social, Physical and Vocational.
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.
Blood pressure, muscle mass, metabolism, bone density, memory — just a few of your body’s functions and features that change with age. It’s best to learn how to manage these gradual changes rather than deny their existence and put yourself at risk. Below, members of the Meth-Wick health and wellness staff describe the changes you …
By Bruce Horovitz, Kaiser Health News I was convinced I would become an adult when I turned 21. But now, I’m certain that turning 65 was the watershed moment that finally grew me up. I’m pleased as pomegranate punch to be 65 — and alive. Not just alive and breathing, but actively engaged in making …
Although homecoming parades and football games signal the arrival of fall, they also mark the beginning of the dreaded flu and cold season. But have no fear: we’re here to offer a few pointers on how to mount a strong defense against these common illnesses. While most everyone knows the importance of a flu shot, …
Water was the hands-down winner when nutrition experts collaborated to determine which beverage provides the greatest health benefits. The six U.S. researchers of the Independent Beverage Guidance Panel ranked beverages into six levels based on calories, energy and nutrients, and evidence for positive and negative effects on health. An overview of the results, published on …
