Wellness these days is more about keeping minds and bodies active. Residents want to be physically active with activities like pickleball, walking, and hiking, as well as classes like yoga and Zumba.  Older adults who prioritize longevity and aging well seek senior living options that enable them to accomplish their life goals. Increasingly, this means settings with not only a fitness center but a wellness center that provides activities, services, and education that promote health and well-being.

Summer is the perfect time to step outside and examine the landscapes that surround your community. Gardens, courtyards, walking paths, lawns, and patios are more than just visual amenities; they are extensions of the living environment. Well-designed outdoor spaces encourage residents to connect with nature, stay active, socialize with neighbors, and enjoy the health and wellness benefits that come from spending time outdoors.

The hamburger has long been a favorite at summer picnics and backyard barbecues. Juicy, customizable, and easy to enjoy outdoors, burgers remain a classic warm-weather staple. But where did the hamburger come from, and how can senior living communities turn this summertime favorite into a fun-filled celebration?

The idea that “age is just a number” is certainly true for many people who have blossomed, achieved greatness, found fame, or reinvented themselves later in life. This Older Americans Month, we would like to highlight a few of our favorites:

• Colonel Harland Sanders was modestly successful as a restaurant owner in his 40s. However, it wasn’t until he was 62 years old that he opened the first Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC).