Jun 10,
Alissa Sauer

Ah, the vibrant joys of summer! As temperatures climb and daylight extends, this season offers a distinctive chance for seniors to focus on their health and wellness. With a bit of additional care and consideration, older adults can fully partake in summer’s delights while protecting their well-being.

Discover how residents at Empress Senior Living are seizing the summer season through PrimeFit Wellness, our esteemed program that elevates wellness beyond the basics, promoting a senior lifestyle centered around health. Delve into essential tips and strategies for seniors to remain healthy, active, and vibrant during the summer months.

Explore Year-Round Health via PrimeFit Wellness

It’s undeniable that senior living is a comfortable space to reside throughout the year, particularly during the summer. For numerous seniors, summer can evoke feelings of nostalgia, and many may believe that their required care hinders their ability to enjoy life fully. During summer, senior living provides older adults with opportunities for social interaction, access to various amenities, and respite from household maintenance duties. Furthermore, senior living communities emphasize safety, offer access to care services, and guarantee residents celebrate the season alongside friends and personalized support. 

As part of the Leisure Care family, Empress Senior Living provides PrimeFit Wellness, a unique signature program that broadens wellness beyond just physical fitness and into all facets of life. With enriching assisted living and memory care services, residents are offered wellness that meets them in their unique circumstances. Through PrimeFit Wellness, we advocate for well-being and actively promote wellness by addressing residents’ social, physical, mental, emotional, and community health needs.

So, what does this entail for summer?

We’re pleased you inquired!

Summer Social Wellness in Senior Living

Social wellness is crucial for sustaining mental and emotional health. Summer is an ideal moment to relish pleasant weather with wonderful friends; however, many older adults encounter difficulties organizing group activities. In senior living, social events are arranged and managed by skilled staff, eliminating the stress from a summer day while preserving all the enjoyment!

We create chances for social engagement, such as themed gatherings, to greatly enhance residents’ sense of belonging.

Summer-themed activities might feature:

• Outdoor movie nights beneath the stars with refreshing summer beverages
• Gardening clubs
• Beach-themed crafts
• Outdoor exercise sessions in the sun
• BBQ cookouts
• Luau-themed dinners
• Birdwatching excursions

By emphasizing social wellness in summer, we foster environments where residents can forge meaningful connections, share stories, and fully enjoy the season within a supportive and lively community.

Summer Physical Wellness in Senior Living

Summer Mental Wellness in Senior Living

Extended daylight and warmer temperatures offer a prime opportunity to emphasize mental wellness and nurture a supportive atmosphere for residents. To alleviate seasonal blues and enhance social connections, we host various activities designed to stimulate cognitive abilities and promote overall well-being.

These activities might include:

• Outdoor brain games and trivia sessions
• Nature walks
• Summer book clubs
• Themed events and celebrations focused on summer holidays
• Wellness workshops centered on mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and stress management
• Visits from mental health professionals providing support and advice
• Gardening clubs and outdoor art classes to encourage creativity and activity