Techniques to encourage progress by Kelly A. Stranburg, MEd

During this millennium of wellness, we strive daily to guide older adults down the best path towards greater health and an improved quality of life. We implement programs within each of the dimensions of wellness with the ultimate goal of meeting the personal needs and interests of our residents while keeping them engaged in life and functioning at their highest practicable level.

Encouraging residents to participate in a variety of exercise classes is a positive avenue for helping them achieve this goal. Focusing on strength, balance, mobility and flexibility can lead to improvement or maintenance of independence. Without guidance and encouragement, residents will not improve these physical components and thus not be able to perform simple activities of daily living over time.