Touches of Independence
Alexian Village's Wellness Department

The Village Wellness department of Alexian Villlage  - promotes wellness and health education ¨ provides health counseling to prevent the complications of chronic conditions ¨ meets the temporary health needs of apartment residents.   Village Wellness is concerned primarily with the resident’s quality of life, achieving higher levels of wellness and greater self awareness.
“Wellness” is a deliberate process of lifestyle choices.  It is a holistic, proactive way to minimize the effects of illness that include spiritual, mental, physical and psychosocial dimensions.
"The quality of one’s life is uniquely personal and individually defined.  Each person has the right to make informed decisions regarding matters that affect their quality of life.  The responsibility of Village Wellness is to create a greater awareness of how wellness is promoted by enhancing abilities while reducing risks.  In simple ways, residents are able to respond positively to aging."
	Fitness Centers Especially equipped for older adults, use of this room keeps you fit, limber and independent. "Fit For Life" This is a personalized strength building fitness program, designed specifically for older adults.  Balance training and yoga are specially designed classes led by an exercise physiologist.
Massage Therapy Massage therapy is a gentle therapy that can assist in stress reduction and/or management of muscular tension and pain.  Support Groups Alexian Village offers wonderful support groups, including; Low Vision, for the visually impaired, the Alzheimer Caregivers Support Group and Pain Adventures for chronic pain management.
“People with Arthritis Can Exercise” (P.A.C.E.) In partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, we offer a specially designed fitness program for people with arthritis.  Keeping muscles strong to protect and support joints is important.  Trained instructors aware of your special needs lead classes to increase range of motion, increase endurance and strength.