February is National Self-Check Month, a reminder of our responsibility to take charge of our health and acknowledge if our physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are being met.
At MBK Senior Living communities, we embrace whole-person wellness and support residents in taking charge of their health and longevity with check-ins, educational talks, health fairs, and annual assessments. Additionally, we offer access to several tools to help them to decrease their odds of chronic diseases and preventable conditions, as well as manage health concerns or declining faculties.
Take, for example, our partnerships with companies like EmpowerMe, Pine Park Health, and Eversound. Each is dedicated to supporting wellness, encouraging independence, proactively addressing health concerns, and promoting quality of life. This is why we have integrated their services into our communities, to provide residents easy access to professionals and tools to increase their mobility and strength, bolster social connections and joy, provide purpose, and bring greater peace of mind. These partners not only support resident care and save them time but also decrease the potential need for hospitalization.
EmpowerMe offers residents physical, occupational, and speech therapy services delivered by certified therapists on-site in our communities. EmpowerMe works directly with MBK Team Members in offering group exercises and partners with our caregivers to provide resident care or additional in-service training to elevate care delivery.
Pine Park Health specializes in medical care for residents of senior living communities and can treat most health concerns, from diabetes to dementia and high cholesterol to heart disease. Pine Park nurse practitioners visit the community weekly to align care with residents’ specific health goals and offer urgent care services.
Eversound offers wireless listening technology for seniors with hearing impairment or concentration issues. The headphones can be used in large groups, small groups, and one-on-one interactions to help break down communication barriers between others, aids residents in feeling connected, and support social, educational, and physical endeavors.
These community partners, combined with our signature programs, Mind+Body Wellness and MBK Fit, create numerous opportunities for residents to assess health needs and get help when needs grow or change. Together, they support residents in pursuing the active and engaging lifestyle offered in our communities.
As you assess your health and wellness needs this month, consider how the services, programming, and high-quality care offered in an MBK community may benefit you. Better yet, schedule a tour of a community near you. Find a complete list of our locations at www.MBKSeniorLiving.com.
