Whole-person wellness is a concept that promotes healthy aging by addressing all aspects of ourselves as we age. According to the National Wellness Institute, mindfully focusing on wellness builds resilience and enables us to thrive through life’s challenges. Staying physically, mentally, and socially active leads to a better overall quality of life. Holly Creek Senior Retirement Community supports healthy aging through a culture of whole-person wellness that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.
The Five Pillars Of Wellness
At Holly Creek, we base our whole-person approach and Rhythms Life Enrichment program on five pillars of wellness: intellectual engagement, physical health, spiritual growth, social connection, and purposeful living. These pillars are intentionally designed to help support your quality of life in a way that encourages well-rounded and healthy aging.
Mind Your Brain
The intellectual dimension of whole-person wellness recognizes the personal satisfaction we experience when we learn new skills or share our knowledge with others. Age-related changes in the brain are inevitable, but participating in intellectually stimulating activities can improve cognitive function.
Reading is a simple way to nurture the mind. Challenge yourself to read both fiction and non-fiction. Joining a book club is a great way to meet new people and gain new perspectives. Most local libraries offer opportunities to join a book club, or you can start one of your own. There are also a variety of online book clubs that bring people together from all over the world – a great way to learn about other cultures.
Activities that encourage creative expression, like visiting a museum or pursuing a new hobby, can also help sharpen your mind. Take a class at a local arts center or community college, or ask a friend to teach you what they know. If you have a skill to share, consider volunteering your time at a school or a community center. Try your hand at a brain puzzle or game that challenges your reasoning skills! Keeping your brain active by using new technology or staying up to date with current news and events can keep your synapses firing and positively impact your brain function.
Holly Creek offers enriching activities, clubs, and educational opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment.
Move Your Body
The physical dimension of whole-person wellness focuses on physical activity and nutrition. Exercise strengthens muscles, increases energy, and improves mental health. Walking is a great form of exercise and can strengthen your muscles, helping to prevent weight gain and lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. A bonus of living at Holly Creek is its close proximity to the High Line Canal, a 71-mile-long trail system that many residents use for daily walks and bike rides.
Strength training can help you maintain bone density, and improve balance, mobility, and coordination. If the thought of exercise isn’t motivating on its own, find a friend who will join you or join a group exercise class. Thinking out of the box when it comes to physical health – tai chi, dancing, swimming, gardening, even bowling – can bring an element of fun to fitness. Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise routine, and take it slow in the beginning. Learn about exercises that can improve balance and flexibility.
Meaningful Spiritual Engagement
The spiritual dimension of whole-person wellness recognizes the importance of connecting to our values, beliefs, and purpose. Spirituality is more than attending weekly worship services or bible studies. It’s about engaging with the world around you, having thoughtful conversations, and giving back to the community. Taking time to pray or meditate, journaling about life’s biggest questions, and practicing forgiveness and gratitude can give you a sense of purpose and of being a part of something bigger than yourself.
Residents of Holly Creek come from all different backgrounds and faiths, and each has meaningful opportunities to express or explore their spirituality, and grow in their spiritual journeys if they choose to. Reflecting the communitment of our parent organization, Christian Living Communities, to extend the Christian values of love, respect, and compassion toward each individual, Holly Creek welcomes people of all faiths and perspectives.
Be a Social Butterfly
Engaging in the community and maintaining meaningful friendships and connections are among the most important steps in bettering our quality of life and supporting healthy aging. Preventing loneliness can have measurable impacts on not just our mental health, but our physical health as well.
Holly Creek is home to welcoming, dynamic, supporting residents with diverse interests and social sensibilities. You have no shortage of opportunities to meet neighbors and connect over enlightening conversations or shared hobbies.
Find Meaning & Purpose in Your Day
We believe that healthy aging includes living a life of purpose. When we are able to contribute our gifts, talents, passions, and life experiences, we feel valued and experience a true sense of belonging. Holly Creek residents and team members are encouraged to bring their shine to the community through the things they are passionate about.
How would you choose to contribute your gifts and passions? If you enjoy art, perhaps helping to curate and display collections in the Silverton Art Gallery would be fulfilling. If you have a green thumb, tending to a community garden could bring beauty and purpose to your day. As a member of the Holly Creek community, you are welcomed and valued for all that makes you you.
Healthy Aging at Holly Creek
At Holly Creek, these five pillars of wellness guide our whole-person approach to healthy aging. We attempt to nurture each person’s passions while challenging you to grow, learn, and contribute to the betterment of the community as a whole.
Our inclusive community features a wide array of amenities to support your active lifestyle and whole-person wellness, including a movie theater, resident-run radio station, art gallery, spa/beauty salon, fitness center with a pool, and a spiritual retreat, to name a few. Every resident has opportunities to contribute to the colorful tapestry of life in our retirement community.
We’re always here to answer your questions about our vibrant senior living community and help you find the lifestyle you want. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a tour.
