At The Lafayette, a Redeemer Senior Living community, you are our highest priority. Your health and well-being are at the center of everything we do, which is why we have created a holistic wellness approach that we implement in our activities calendar. From fitness programs to social opportunities, there are countless ways to get you on the way to feeling your best.

What is Holistic Wellness?

Holistic wellness is an approach to wellness that focuses on several areas of life to encourage health in your entire being. Living out a holistic wellness practice can elongate your life, bring about a sense of meaning and purpose, and improve your overall health. It can be overwhelming and even a little intimidating to address all these components in your health simultaneously. It can often feel like a full-time job to look for ways to feel your absolute best, which is why we are here to help.

At The Lafayette, we incorporate holistic wellness practices into daily life that go beyond our robust fitness programs and delicious and nutritious meal options.

Eight Dimensions of Wellness

Our wellness program, what we call the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, work together to lead you towards a happier and healthier life.

• ‍Physical: Staying active keeps your energy up, improves your balance, and reduces depression.
• ‍Social: Connecting with others in activities can boost your sense of belonging and overall wellbeing.
• ‍Intellectual: Expanding your horizons by learning a new skill or hobby improves your memory.
• ‍Emotional: Emotional health includes managing your thoughts and feelings and building coping skills to walk you through tough times.
• ‍Spiritual: Connecting with your spiritual side can bring meaning and purpose into your life.
• ‍Environmental: Your environment, like green spaces or the things in your home can affect your well-being.
• ‍Vocational: A sense of purpose is paramount to your overall wellbeing.
• ‍Health Services: We want to take care of you so you can enjoy life to the fullest. We have a full continuum of care, and our health services provide you with what you need to keep going.

Why Holistic Wellness?

When you look after these facets of your life, it can lead you to feeling completer and more satisfied in your life. Holistic wellness can even make the aging process a little easier. This kind of lifestyle can aid in reducing cognitive decline and continuing to stay active will foster functional independence. Plus, living your life in community will remind you of a very important fact: you are not alone.

Choices

Healthy living and independent living are both all about choice. As we integrate holistic wellness practices into a wide-ranging package, we want to give you the freedom to decide for yourself. At The Lafayette, these eight dimensions come together within our community calendar. And with regular housekeeping and maintenance included, you have more time to enjoy your life. Take care of your mind, soul, and body and we will take care of the rest. It is not too late to make changes in your whole health.

The options on our calendar are vast, there is something for everyone here. Our fitness programming is full of classes servicing a variety of exercise methods and experience levels. We have chair exercise, chair yoga, morning workouts, Tai Chi, and numerous video classes that air on our community television channel. On top of that, we have a fitness center that you are free to use at your own pace.

It will be easy to connect with others in our Coffee & Conversation group and our support groups. Make new friends over a game of cards and at musical performances. Engage your mind with trivia games and lecture series. Dive into spirituality with a religious group meeting. Get outside with the gardening club or at Pennypack Park. Put your hands to work in our Crafts with Laughs group. Make a difference in the community by joining our resident-led committees.

Conclusion

Holistic wellness is an integral component of life at The Lafayette. By incorporating the 8 Dimensions of Wellness into your daily life, you can age gracefully and enjoy a longer, healthier life.

Call us today and set up a tour to see just how full your life can be at The Lafayette.

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