Eat right, exercise, get enough sleep… the good habits we need to stay healthy are a constant throughout our lives. But what about our cognitive health? What can we do to help keep our minds healthy as we get older? One easy, enjoyable option: read. Whether it’s a novel or the daily newspaper, regular reading …
Artificial plants are a popular decorating trend now, but if you’re looking at brightening your space with greenery, consider going with the real thing instead. Live plants offer so many benefits; from improving the air to relieving stress and anxiety, houseplants are an easy way to freshen your home and your outlook. Don’t have a …
Summer is a welcome time here in the Midwest, and this year it feels particularly special after a pandemic that had us house-bound for months. While we appreciate the sunny days, the season also brings high temps and sweltering humidity that can put us at risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. According to the …
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.
August 2, 2021 – Effective August 3rd, COVID-19 Guidelines Updated Meth-Wick Masking Guidelines The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now lists Linn County in a High transmission category for COVID-19 cases. You can access the information here: Covid Data Tracker. The recommendations from the CDC for areas in High transmission include masks for both vaccinated …
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.
