Wellness is defined as the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of a deliberate effort, or an approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed to treating diseases. In other words, wellness is the act of making healthy choices that lead to a fulfilling lifestyle. Maintaining a high level of wellness in all aspects is crucial to enjoying the best quality of life — especially for seniors.
Thanks in part to advances in modern medicine and the knowledge of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, the Social Security Administration estimates the average life expectancy for a male aged 65 is 84.3 years, while a 65-year-old female can expect to live to age 86.6. However, about one out of four of today’s 65-year-olds can actually expect to live past age 90!
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is about so much more than simply diet and exercise — although these are two very important components! It’s vital to have a balance in all the dimensions of wellness throughout the aging process, which means focusing on your overall health and wellbeing as one interconnected system. Remember, wellness is not simply about the absence of disease, disability or stress; wellness affects the entire mind, body and soul.
The eight dimensions of wellness, and how maintaining optimal levels of each dimension affects seniors’ wellbeing, include:
Find a variety of opportunities to improve your overall health and wellness at Advent Christian Village. Members enjoy an enriching lifestyle with numerous opportunities for personal growth, physical improvement and spiritual development, plus ongoing cultural and social events. We invite you to contact us to schedule a personal, guided tour so you can see all that ACV has to offer.
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