Health & Wellness at Presbyterian Manors
It is estimated that nearly 75 percent of people over the age of 70 do not get enough exercise to help keep their bones and immune systems strong. The benefits of exercise go beyond the physical, as endorphins released during exercise also contribute to improved energy and mood. For seniors especially, a healthy amount of exercise contributes, along with engaging in lifelong learning, to keeping the brain stimulated.
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America defines wellness through physical, social, learning and spiritual programs that help residents stay healthy. All of these aspects work together – we can be physically fit, but feel emotionally drained when we are isolated from companionship. A healthy spiritual life also contributes to our overall health and well-being. This is a core philosophy in our 17 active living and wellness communities.
You’ll find a variety of activities on Manor calendars that serve to meet these important needs for our residents. We seek to provide the kind of environment where impromptu opportunities can flourish to enable residents to seek what works for them. These can be as simple as an early morning coffee gathering, resident-lead Bible study, or a few who just like to get together to go for a walk every afternoon.
Here you’ll find tips to help you stay active and healthy -- some from our locations and others from trusted health sites.
The Art of Aging Well
Astonishingly, two-thirds of all people who have lived past the age of 65 in the history of the world are alive today. The U.S. Census estimates that by 2030, one in five Americans will be age 65 or older. So why are words like aging, senior and elderly so often whispered or avoided – especially when the Art of Aging Well is within our grasp? As George Eliot once observed, “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” Continue reading about the Art of Aging Well…
Health & wellness articles from our locations
Look for reasons to exercise – it’s for your good health
The reasons vary why a person doesn’t want to exercise. Here are the top 10 reasons we get at Presbyterian Manor of Newton: More about the benefits of exercise…
Exercise center popular attraction
You can find them at 6 a.m. or 1 p.m., swimming, walking, rowing, and pedaling. No matter the time of day, residents are taking advantage of the exercise center More about how Aberdeen Village residents stay fit…
Staying healthy during the holidays
The holidays are upon us, bringing with them an onslaught of holiday activities. It is during this time of the year that we all find it difficult to exercise regularly and eat nutritiously. Continue for healthy holiday tips…
Health and Wellness Articles from our Manors
 Residents explore yoga and tai chi
April, garden apartment residents had the opportunity to try modified versions of the therapeutic exercises of yoga and tai chi. Read More...
 Enjoy the benefits of good nutrition
Lately we have been hearing about the benefits of exercise and the effects on our health and wellbeing, but did you know that nutrition can benefit you as well? Read More...
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