While most people are aware that volunteering provides emotional rewards, few realize the positive impact it has on their physical health. A recent study in Social Science and Medicine discovered …
Category: Health and Wellness
When water’s properties are combined with a water temperature of 92 degrees, you have the optimum conditions for healing and recovering from injury, surgery or chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis. …
As we age, the amount of light that reaches the retina at the back of our eyes decreases. This means older adults need more light to maintain good visual, perceptual …
You enjoy your book club, visits with grandkids and lunch with friends, but did you also know these are good for your health? Research shows that social interaction is good …
Dining with others is intricately connected to memories of meals shared with family and friends. That’s why a growing number of senior living communities are examining how and where …
December is traditionally when many people resolve to improve some aspect of their life in the New Year. Meth-Wick believes this is the perfect time for our residents to make …
Water is a therapeutic tool that can benefit many health conditions, which is why we’ve taken steps to provide this therapy to Linn County residents. Meth-Wick is installing two Hydroworx …
When we were children, we relied on Mom and Dad to help us feel better when we were sick, to drive us wherever and whenever we needed to go, to …
You’ve done all the planning and have found your ideal place to retire. Now what? Have you made plans for how you will spend your time? If you haven’t …
When looking for a retirement community, making sure the community you are moving into can take care of you as your health changes is normally the top priority. But …