Fresh air, exercise, stress relief, a feeling of accomplishment, and good, healthy food—there aren’t many hobbies that can roll so many positives into one activity like gardening. It’s also a hobby that can be adapted to meet your changing abilities and skills. If you no longer want to spend hours bent over, a raised bed …
If you could reduce anxiety, sharpen your focus, experience calmness and even improve your quality of sleep in just a few minutes a day, of course you would, right? It’s possible by practicing mindful meditation. Even though “meditation” may conjure up images of candlelit studios and burning incense intended to soothe those careering through a …
We all know it can be difficult to stay active in the winter. Short days and cold weather make us want to just hunker down and wish for spring. Add in a dangerous pandemic that is limiting our social interactions, and it can be even harder to stay motivated. It’s more important than ever for …
Ask five different people what the term “wellness” means to them, and you’ll likely get five different answers. That’s because the idea of wellness is often viewed through the lens of one’s current stage in life. What wellness means to a 65 year old recent retiree will probably be different than to a 25 year …
Vocational 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.
April 30, 2021 – New CDC Infographic for Independent Living Residents March 11, 2021 – New Guidance on Visitation at The Woodlands We have received new guidance on visitation at The Woodlands. As anticipated, the new guidance is much less restrictive! We have outlined below the main points of the new guidance. • Visitors must …
We are pleased to announce that Meth-Wick Community is among the 21% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report.
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 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 month’s derecho, emergency preparedness is at the top of many Iowans’ 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, …
