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Occupational wellness involves preparing and making use of your gifts, skills, and talents in order to gain purpose, happiness, and enrichment in life. Simply working at the Loomis Communities, team members are inspired and enriched by being part of a community where residents model living their lives in full bloom.

Did you know that in total, more than 70% of residents reported that moving to a CCRC had somewhat or greatly improved their overall social wellness after only a year? This leads to more independence, which is what this issue is all about!

At Loomis, we believe that remaining intellectually active is a pathway to healthy aging. When you continue your education, you improve your cognitive wellness. The National Institute of Health has completed multiple studies on brain health in older adults.

We continue to peel back the petals this month in Loomis Life, focusing on Physical wellness. Each May, we celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day, and that has us thinking of the various ways physical health is important for older adults.

We continue to peel back the petals, and this month is all about environmental wellness. Each year, Earth Day provides a global opportunity to reflect on the planet we all call home. April 22, 2023 was the dedicated day to recognize and explore how the world’s citizens can collectively ensure our planet’s viability for generations to come.

This March, we continue to peel back the petals of our Bloom initiative, and we’re talking financial wellness this month. With more than 120 years of financial security, the Loomis Communities prioritizes financial soundness for those who live and work here.

This February, we are peeling back the petals to discuss emotional wellness. As spring approaches, you’ll be noticing a different sort of Bloom happening around here. Active aging is a defining aspect of the Loomis Communities, so we are rolling out “Bloom”.

The New Year is here and we are focusing on social wellness! The Loomis Communities follow a social model, and this month we’re breaking down what that means.

The season of giving extends throughout the entire year at The Loomis Communities, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. Philanthropic endeavors are at the core of our values.

This month we’re talking the full continuum of care. Did you know that Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing is the only community in Western Massachusetts to offer all three levels of care under one roof?

Technology…. One of the fastest growing and most confusing aspects of aging. Technology is everywhere. From Amazon to Apple, there are some amazing tech items to help you as you age.

In September, we’re seeing purple at The Loomis Communities! September is World Alzheimer’s month — a time to shine a purple light for the more than 55 million people living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.