OHCA Spring/Summer 2019

The Oregon Caregiver SPRING/SUMMER 2019 www.ohca.com 6 FEATURE QUALITY WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING S ome people think of wellness as simply a physical state, but it is so much more. Having a full, satisfying, well life also requires wellness of mental health and, for many, social engagement. Here in Oregon, long term care facilities focus on creating wellness programs that enrich the lives of their residents on each of these levels. In this article, providers from Jennings McCall, Touchmark West Hills, and Cherrywood Village, share their strategies to keep wellness front-and-center in their communities. Residents also share their personal experiences on wellness in their daily lives. By David Gambill for The Oregon Caregiver