When Eryn Cronbaugh was hired in 2001, Meth-Wick Community was in the midst of a mindset shift. Looking to the future, CEO Robin Mixdorf and the board of directors decided Meth-Wick should focus on being a wellness campus with options for care. Eryn, the first therapeutic recreation degreed candidate to hold her position, was tasked …
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 …
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 …
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.
There isn’t a better time than summer to enjoy fresh fruit. But maybe you’re getting tired of strawberries and watermelon, and it’s time to explore something new. Have you tried a pluot? What about a tangor? These are examples of hybrid fruit. Hybrid fruits are created through natural breeding – they are not genetically modified …
With many of the current events around the world, there has been a renewed emphasis on immune function. While there are many factors that can contribute to the health of your immune system, nutrition can play an extremely vital role. Nutrients – including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals – directly influence your body’s ability to …
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 …
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.
Fill up your social calendar this summer with plenty of fun-in-the-sun around Cedar Rapids. Check out our guide of places to go and things to do with friends and family. Get planning! For the arts enthusiast: Concerts at the Creek Where: Indian Creek Nature Center When: Saturday evenings – June 15, June 22, June 29, …