by Brittany Austin | Friday, June 24, 2022 | Wellness
Sleep is essential, and it’s how our mind and body recharge. Sleep is vital for our health, immune system, and cognition. Without it, the brain and body cannot function properly. The average adult requires somewhere between 7-9 hours of sleep; however, 35.2% of adults...
by Brittany Austin | Thursday, June 9, 2022 | Wellness
The heart is easily one of the most important organs of the body, because without it, we wouldn’t survive. Its sole purpose is to send blood to the rest of the body and provide the body with the oxygen and nutrients it needs. Because our heart is so important, it’s...
by Brittany Austin | Friday, May 27, 2022 | Wellness
We know wellness is valuable to our senior living communities. It can increase resident satisfaction, keeps them active and engaged, and keeps them healthier for longer. In addition, providing wellness keeps your residents aging in place and therefore increases length...
by Brittany Austin | Monday, May 16, 2022 | Wellness
What better way to celebrate our seniors than with National Senior Health and Fitness Day, which is on Wednesday, May 25th this year. This day is dedicated to promoting the importance of regular physical activity and creating awareness of health-related issues in...
by Brittany Austin | Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | Wellness
April is Occupational Therapy Month! But what IS Occupational Therapy (OT)? In simple terms, OT teaches you how to adapt. If your ability to perform your everyday responsibilities is ever impacted due to an illness or injury, occupational therapy can help. Those...
by Brittany Austin | Thursday, April 7, 2022 | Wellness
By: Brittany Austin, National Director of Health and Wellness Americans average approximately 270 calories of sugar daily, which is around 17 teaspoons a day, compared to the recommended 12 teaspoons per day, or 200 calories. Consuming too much sugar can impact your...
