Amber Jedlicka is the director of post-acute care at Meth-Wick Community. She runs The Woodlands, Meth-Wick’s five-star rated skilled nursing home, which cares for residents who can no longer live …
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Living Well
Find helpful articles on health, wellness, finances, safety, and other topics that support a vibrant, fulfilling senior lifestyle.
Wellness is more than a buzzword at Meth-Wick Community. We’re not just another care center with a few activity and exercise programs. We’re a wellness campus with options for care. …
Kris Kuester meets her fair share of potential residents every year as the sales manager for independent living at Meth-Wick. By the end of every campus tour, she makes sure …
The holidays are upon us. Joy and cheer are all around—along with unsavory types looking to take advantage of the season. If you are an older adult or have one …
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 …
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 …
Summer is a welcome time here in the Midwest, and this year it feels particularly special after a cool spring. While we appreciate the sunny days, the season also brings …
As life slowly begins to get back to a pre-pandemic normal, summer activities and events are beginning to take shape in the Cedar Rapids area. The state of Iowa has …
Research has long suggested a link between eating healthy, brain-boosting food and a reduced risk of memory decline. One such study published by the American Academy of Neurology revealed that …
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 …