It’s not every day that you find a continuing care community that places such an emphasis on wellness. But at Carroll Lutheran Village, it’s the foundation of our program. Wellness addresses the total well-being of residents, physically, socially, emotionally, vocationally, educationally, intellectually, and spiritually. Being a faith-based community, we highlight the spiritual dimension in the variety of religious services offered on campus. The Village provides Lutheran-based ecumenical services, as well as Roman Catholic Mass and Jewish services which are held on campus.
We have also initiated creative programs that seek to engage the whole community at every level of care. Project Venture is one such example. It explores topics such as genealogy, nature, and history. By utilizing crafts, journaling, oral history, music programs and other avenues of expression, each level of care can make contributions.
Depending on the subject, one or more aspects of wellness are explored. Other means of achieving wellness include our nutrition programs designed to improve residents’ overall health and mental outlook. We pay attention to the physical dimension of wellness as well. Our fully equipped Wellness Center offers an indoor pool, gym, leisure arts rooms and classrooms, and more, all designed to maintain strong mental and physical health. The goal, of course, is to help residents live healthier, happier lives. Our wellness programs go a long way toward achieving that goal.
What’s new for October in Wellness?
Autumn is now official and a perfect time to enjoy outdoor Wellness programming. It’s not too late to join us in the American Heart Association START walking program and our first annual Heart Walk on Saturday October 4th. The 4 week START program will provide you with tools to track your walking progress. We’d love to have you join us in reaching our goal of 1500 miles. The Heart Walk on October 4th at 10:00 a.m. will be a great way to add to your mileage. Our CLV teams of family, staff and friends will be doing their part to support the American Heart Association. Hope to see you there!September was highlighted by the introduction of our cognitive fitness program My Vigorous Mind. Sign up will be ongoing through the month of October. Orientation and assistance will be provided on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the library and by appointment in the Wellness Center. I know there are many of you who have recently completed cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation with instruction to continue exercise. Beginning on Monday, October 6th, the Wellness Center Team will be providing supervision to assist you with your maintenance program. If you are having difficulty adhering to your exercise program as directed by your physician or physical therapist, this session will be the motivation you need! Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a. m. Beginning on Wednesday, October 8th at 10:00 a. m., the Wellness Center will be offering a Restorative Yoga class. This beginner Yoga class is a unique blend of yoga that will allow for better comfort in your daily activities. The focus will be on breathing and greater body mobility through a series of postures. Come prepared to enjoy and to be relaxed!I have received many requests for the rescheduling of the Putting Contest. Save the Date! Friday, October 31st. Plan on putting at 10 a. m. with pumpkin painting and a potluck to follow in the Wellness Center classroom.October’s Nature Excursion will be to Catoctin Mountain Park on Tuesday, October 14th. Sign-up begins on Friday, October 3rd at 8:30 a. m. in the Wellness Center or by phone 443-605-1070.
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