When you hear the word “health” what do you think? If you’re like most people, images of exercise and eating right probably come to mind. But your health, just like your lifestyle, is multifaceted. And your well-being is about more than fitness and nutrition. Yes, those are two important components of living a longer, happier life, but they’re not the only ones.
At Friendship Village Chesterfield and Friendship Village Sunset Hills we take a holistic approach to health and wellness. Through the years, we’ve found our comprehensive offering of health and wellness programs for seniors has a positive impact on the lives of older adults. We call them our Five Dimensions of Wellness, but you’re more likely to call it socializing, classes and activities. This post will take a deeper look at how moving to a senior living community like Friendship Village can help improve your overall health.
The Benefits of Taking a Holistic Approach to Wellness
Living a long, productive life starts with good health. While there are many factors beyond our control that influence how we age, much of it is based on our lifestyle choices. With our Five Dimensions of Wellness, we focus on your physical, social, spiritual, intellectual and emotional wellness. Here’s how:
- Physical wellness: Avoiding illness and/or being physically fit is probably what most people tend to picture. But physical wellness is also about being able to get moving or increase your activity level. Regular exercise can ensure you stay active and also help with pain management and balance. At Friendship Village, we offer aquatic classes, tai chi and yoga. Plus, you can lift weights in our fitness center.
- Social wellness: It’s probably no surprise that interacting with others boosts your mood. But studies have shown regularly connecting with friends can help with depression and fight against Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. That’s why we offer all sorts of group activities, from classes to choir to games to outings around town. It’s one aspect of senior health and wellness that’s sure to put a smile on your face.
- Spiritual wellness: Pursuing your faith and beliefs is an excellent way to identify your sense of purpose and find meaning. As a faith-based senior living community, we’re open to all beliefs and practices. To help you pursue your path, we offer scheduled transportation to area houses of worship, Bible study, and gardens for quiet reflection; we also have a full-time chaplain on staff and regular on-site services.
- Intellectual wellness: Being curious, learning new things and following your interests are all a part of intellectual wellness. We’re here to help you pursue your current hobbies and discover new ones. Join one of our book clubs and writers groups. Got on trips with our travel club. We also have trivia nights, guest lectures and much, much more.
- Emotional wellness: Being able to manage stress and find joy can help you stay grounded, be happy and feel balanced. At Friendship Village, we have an in-house social worker as well as an individual counseling and support group.
Make Health and Wellness a Part of Your Daily Life
Give yourself the freedom to focus on your own personal goals by choosing Friendship Village Chesterfield or Friendship Village Sunset Hills. We’ll take care of all the indoor and outdoor maintenance, giving you the time to enjoy life even more. Just imagine what you could accomplish when you no longer have to wait on a service technician, deal with snow and ice, figure out what to make for dinner,or even worry about dusting and vacuuming. You can simply enjoy life with all your new friends who are living life to the fullest, just like you.