When looking up the definition of wellness, well-being or whole-person wellness, you will find many different answers. Wellness is not just about the physical or emotional aspect of one’s life. In order to remain actively engaged to the mind, body and spirit, and to say you are reducing the risk of disease, you must incorporate all […]

When I think about July in Iowa, blueberries always come to mind. If you’ve never been to a berry patch to pick your own, add it to your bucket list! It is fun being able to taste test the freshly plucked berries right from the source. This is an activity sure to be enjoyed at […]

Friendship Haven’s staff has put a lot of time, research and effort towards designing a building that will support individuals living with various types of advanced dementia. Now that our memory care residents have been moved into the new building, I’ve been thinking to myself what a typical day would be like through the eyes […]

Water is not only good for our inside, but the outside as well. The benefits that water therapy and water exercise can provide to the body are many. Let’s dive in and find out just how beneficial it can be! Whether warm or cool, water therapy can benefit one’s body in many ways. Older adults […]