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 …
Could it be true that our happiness is dependent on what lies at the tip of our forks? It is true that our daily food choices can affect our mood and overall mental health. Several studies have found that people who ate a poor-quality diet – one that was high in processed foods and unhealthy …
With the improving weather this spring and a recent drop in events, it’s a great time to start thinking about exercise and physical activity. The intensity level can be as high or low as you want; simply walking is enough to derive many health benefits. You can also increase everyday activities such as taking the …
Every year in March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates its annual nutrition education campaign entitled National Nutrition Month®. They describe it as an effort to “focus on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating and physical activity habits”. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite”, which was used …
The emotional dimension of wellness emphasizes healthy ways of processing feelings, expressing feelings and self-care. It’s also about maintaining a positive headspace and an overall positive outlook on life. The reason emotional wellness is one of the six dimensions of wellness we focus on in our community is because of how imperative it is for …
By Adam DuPree, RD/LDN, Clinical Nutrition Manager When you think of February, you most likely think of Valentine’s Day — but it’s also American Heart Month. The American Heart Association (AHA) states that “American Heart Month, a federally designated event, is an ideal time to remind Americans to focus on their hearts and encourage them …
Social wellness is one of six dimensions of wellness we consider to be key in order for our residents to live their best lives. 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 social wellness. For us, social wellness …
By Adam DuPree, RD/LDN, Clinical Nutrition Manager As we ring in the new year many will start thinking about resolutions, with the most common being “to lose weight”. While this is a healthful decision it is very broad and often lacks the proper setup for success. We tend to look for the newest trend or …
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.
