Senior woman with glasses and hat holding marigold plans

What Does Wellness Really Mean as We Age?

  What Is Wellness? The National Institute of Wellness (NIW) puts it this way: “Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.” It’s an active process – which means it takes time and intentionality. It needs awareness – which means paying attention to the…

Senior men chatting in the common area

Community Living: It’s Healthier

Staying socially connected and feeling engaged with life becomes more important as we grow older, and not just for mental health reasons. Isolation is a serious health risk for older adults. We now know that people who don’t or can’t maintain connections with friends, family and neighborhood will experience greater numbers of chronic and life-limiting…