As the country's population ages, more seniors are looking for ways to stay engaged and active. According to the National Council on Aging, around 93% of seniors have one chronic condition. Regular physical and wellness activities can help the older population improve their longevity and overall well-being.
At Discovery Village Castle Hills in Lewisville, TX, healthy aging routines and programs are a major component of our community. We've designed our activities to promote the physical and emotional wellness of our residents. No matter what their interests are and skill level, they're sure to find enrichment programs that cater to their needs.
This blog will talk about some of the ways our community takes a well-rounded approach to wellness. We'll also discuss what our residents in this area expect when moving into our community.
One of the most important aspects of senior care is creating daily routines that promote emotional and physical wellness. At Discovery Village Castle Hills, we encourage our residents to participate in activities that do the following:
Our staff works closely with our residents to build healthy aging routines into everyday living. Seniors benefit from a rhythm of activities that help maintain vitality and independence. Our on-site wellness team works directly with our residents to personalize their routines based on their healthcare needs and interests.
Some of the popular items we often include in daily routines include:
The wellness activities in our senior living community go beyond what's physical. These programs also include meaningful engagement that nurtures the heart and spirit.
This is important for seniors living in assisted living and memory care communities because they thrive in environments where creativity and connection are encouraged. Our programs give our residents the chance to create and learn in supported ways.
Some of our monthly and weekly offerings include:
Our residents can stay socially engaged and mentally stimulated while decreasing the risk of loneliness and isolation.
Our residents can enjoy numerous amenities in our community that are focused on physical fitness. Some of these include:
We tailor our exercise and fitness classes to meet our residents' needs. A few of our offerings include:
Our community is close to nearby outdoor attractions that our independent living residents can enjoy. This ranges from golf courses to easy walking trails.
There is no shortage of ways to have fun in our senior living community. Our social activities are designed to engage your mind and encourage you to connect with others. This creates feelings of camaraderie and joy, which boosts your wellness.
Examples of these types of activities include:
Mental health conditions are something that shouldn't be ignored in older adults. According to the American Psychiatric Association, one in eight seniors has a mental health condition. Offering activities that are tailored to support these seniors helps improve their overall wellness.
Our wellness programs are designed to help improve our residents' mindfulness and reduce their stress, including:
Nutrition is important at any age, but becomes even more so the older we get. Not only do our residents not have to worry about preparing their meals if they don't want to, but they can also partake in chef-prepared meals that are tailored to their nutritional needs.
Residents can experience other wellness benefits from eating in our dining room, including:
Our residents have the chance to engage with the greater Lewisville community. Our activities team plans various outings in the area, such as:
These outings help residents feel connected with the city they're living in. There are also other opportunities for our independent living residents, including:
Residents can form relationships with others outside of our senior living community. This gives them a greater sense of belonging and purpose.
Our approach for wellness and senior lifestyle support takes a different approach when dealing with our memory care residents. Our focus leans heavily on:
Our memory care engagement programs are designed to provide comfort to our residents through emotional and sensory connections. They also help reduce agitation and enhance cognitive function. Our residents can benefit from some of the following things:
These purposeful experiences bring a sense of connection and self. These elements are important for cognitive retention and emotional resilience.
Discovery Village Castle Hill is proud to stand out for its holistic senior lifestyle support solutions. Wellness isn't just a program in our community. It's woven into every aspect of daily life for our residents.
The team at Discover Village Castle Hill is committed to providing our residents with enriching wellness activities. With personalized care plans, state-of-the-art wellness spaces, and supportive programs, we help our residents live with dignity and joy. We invite you to contact our office to schedule a tour of our community.