Did you know that one of the biggest reasons seniors choose a retirement community is to focus on health, longevity, and wellness?

Wellness may seem like a new trend, but for John-Wesley Villas, promoting the health and wellness of our residents is one of our founding core values. For many seniors, retirement is often the first time they are able to slow down and finally focus on themselves. That’s what wellness is all about – focusing on your personal health and happiness and actively making positive choices to improve one’s health. Self-care is vital for happiness and overall longevity. We tend to be so busy in our everyday lives and taking care of others that it’s easy to forget to take care of ourselves, too. Promoting personal wellness and healthy habits can help to enhance your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and quality of life. Simply put, taking care of yourself is necessary to a long and happy life.

Here are a few healthy habits to consider adding to your routine:

Walk more throughout the day. Walking has many health benefits, including increased mobility, more energy, and improved mental health.

Get your flu shot. Many areas begin offering annual influenza vaccinations starting in August. Now is a great time to visit your local pharmacy or medical provider and get ahead of the seasonal virus. When it comes to wellness, prevention of illness is one of the best ways to care for your health.

Drink more water. Staying hydrated helps to increase energy levels, decrease appetites, and boosts brain function. Dehydration is a common but often preventable ailment for many seniors. This is especially true during the summer months, as the warmer temperatures cause us to lose more water throughout the day. Adding just one more glass of water per day can help you eat fewer calories throughout the day, too!

Add a “Super Food” to your diet. Superfoods contain a high level of vitamins and minerals and provide a host of health benefits that reduce the effects of aging. Some superfoods to consider are avocados, berries, fish, olive oil, and yogurt.

How We Can Help

John Wesley Villas emphasizes the health and wellness of our residents throughout the year. We have an active and robust activities program uniquely tailored to the interests and hobbies of our residents – we offer something for everyone! Our vibrant and senior-friendly activities and events focus on promoting social, recreational, and spiritual health.

Eating well is pivotal to seniors’ health, and good nutrition is an integral part of life at John Wesley Villas. Each meal is prepared by our exceptional culinary team, with fresh and healthy dining options available to support the nutritional needs of our residents. We know dining is a big part of enjoying retirement life, and we work hard to satisfy all of our residents’ nutritional requests. 

Residents also enjoy the conveniences of the care provided at John Wesley Villas. Medical providers such as a podiatrist, dietician, and dentist visit our community routinely to provide care to residents without having to leave the comforts of home. In addition, we have a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) on staff that works with each of our assisted living residents and their families to provide personalized care focused on health and wellness. Transportation is also available to all our residents to bring them to and from scheduled medical appointments. 

John Wesley Villas continues to follow the latest recommendations and guidance from the CDC regarding COVID-19. All staff members that care for or interact with residents continue to wear face masks to protect our residents and their families. Frequent handwashing is required by our staff and residents are encouraged to maintain social distancing requirements as they apply. There are handwashing stations located throughout the community for all staff, residents, and their guests to use.

At John-Wesley Villas, we are dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of all our residents. We invite you to visit and see all the amenities we provide our residents to enhance the benefits of retirement living. Schedule a tour with us today!