Wellness

Wellness

At Westminster Communities of Florida we have created a multidimensional wellness program called “Westminster Well Beings” that addresses wellness issues of staff and people living at our communities through a team approach designed to develop programs, activities, and educational opportunities specific to the needs of each individual community.

Life, Health, and Wellness Philosophy

At Westminster Communities of Florida we affirm that:

• Individuals who live in our communities or their healthcare surrogates have the right to a variety of health and wellness options, to be involved in decisions concerning all aspects of their health care, and to have their health care directives and decisions honored in a respectful and confidential manner.
   
• These individuals will receive timely, appropriate health care and related supportive services needed for physical, mental, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual wellness.
   
• Wellness and health care needs of these people will be met through compassionate and knowledgeable staff committed to providing optimal services in an atmosphere that acknowledges each individual’s dignity, self-determination, and individuality.

For more information on health and wellness, click on the topics above.

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State-of-the-art Fitness Centers - Feeling Fit!

New state-of-the-art fitness centers at Westminster Woods, Westminster Suncoast, Westminster Palms, Westminster Manor, Westminster Shores in St. Petersburg, Westminster Towers Orlando, Westminster Oaks, and Winter Park Towers, are becoming a part of everyday life for many residents.  Our next new fitness center at Westminster Shores in Bradenton will open soon.  All fitness centers are integral to Westminster’s comprehensive, new statewide wellness initiative called “Westminster Well Beings,” which focuses on the “Eight Dimensions of Wellness”.

Research indicates that by making regular use of these newly designed and outfitted centers, people in these communities can look forward to improved well being and increased life spans.  Additionally, balance and strength have been shown to be markedly improved when use of pneumatic fitness equipment is a regular part of people’s lives.

Click on the links below for information on these Fitness Centers:

• Westminster Suncoast
• Westminster Shores in St. Petersburg
• Westminster Oaks

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Weight Watchers at Work!

Congratulations to our 2008 Weight Watchers at Work participants!  This year 214 employees participated in the program.  At the conclusion of the 12-week program, the group had lost slightly more than a ton of weight ... 2,004 pounds!

Spring Training Program - Rock Wall Climbing

Westminster Towers Orlando kicked-off the Spring Training program by having a giant 24-foot climbing rock wall set up on the front lawn of the community. The rock wall attracted 45 employees to join the program in just a span of four hours. Participants included employees from all departments and even one resident!  Everyone enjoyed the hot dogs, Cracker Jacks, and Wii baseball games that accompanied the wall climbing activity.  The day was a great success! Allison McNamara, Occupational Therapist, is pictured climbing the wall.

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Spring Training Program - Softball Game

During the month of May, our three St. Petersburg communities met at North Shore Park for their Spring Training softball game.  The stands were filled with residents cheering for their teams. The teams played a series of three games ... round robin style. Game 1 saw Westminster Palms take on Westminster Suncoast.  Game 2 pitted Westminster Suncoast against Westminster Shores. The final game saw Westminster Palms play Westminster Shores. After all the dust settled, the Westminster Palms Bay Bombers (pictured) emerged victorious winning two games. The event ended with a barbecue for all of the players and fans.  Once again, everyone had a great time!

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