A Senior's Ideal Wellness at The Landing Alexandria

Posted
January 15, 2025

The new year is a time of new beginnings. It's often thought of as a fresh start, which makes it the perfect time to renew your focus on your health and well-being. At The Landing Alexandria, we prioritize your wellness by offering a range of holistic wellness programs aimed at helping you age actively and live well. We offer senior living in Alexandria, VA, with a wellness-centric culture to support your wellness journey in the new year and beyond. 

The Importance of Wellness for Seniors

Physical activity and healthy eating are often associated with health and well-being, but there is so much more to living a healthy, balanced life. Wellness incorporates your physical, mental, social, spiritual, and emotional health, all of which contribute to healthy aging. The elements of wellness work together to support your active lifestyle. For example, getting proper sleep provides you with the energy you need to stay active and make healthy choices. Meanwhile, exercise helps you sleep better and gain strength.

When it comes to improving your wellness, it's often the small changes and habits that add up to an improved quality of life. Moving your body regularly, even with gentle, low-intensity exercise, can improve your mobility, flexibility, and balance. Changes to your diet offer you increased energy with the nutrients you need to stay healthy and fuel your body. Bringing elements of wellness into your life helps you prevent health conditions, feel better mentally, and enjoy life more.

Supporting All Needs With Personalized Care

The Landing senior living community in Alexandria, VA, meets all residents where they are with a broad range of care levels. This approach ensures you receive the support services you need to live as independently as possible and thrive in our welcoming, high-end community. The care levels we offer include:

  • Independent Living. This neighborhood provides a close-knit community for seniors who are completely independent. It offers an active, maintenance-free lifestyle with full access to all the community amenities, including the wellness options. 
  • Assisted Living. When you need a little support, you might consider the Assisted Living neighborhood. Residents receive access to the 24-hour team members, who provide assistance with daily tasks, such as medication management and getting dressed. 
  • Memory Care. Residents in this neighborhood experience specialized care and programs designed for people who have Alzheimer's disease and other types of memory loss. This level of care is offered in a secure setting with trained caregivers providing empathetic care.

Choosing The Landing Alexandria as your new home offers luxury, curated care and peace of mind for your future. Care services adapt as your needs evolve,  so you can continue to thrive right where you are. Staying within the same community and transitioning to different levels of care provides our residents with comfort, familiarity, and sustained connections. Wellness Opportunities at The Landing AlexandriaThe Landing Alexandria offers residents a host of wellness opportunities, including:

  • Fitness and physical health. The Vitality Fitness Center offers a range of strength and endurance opportunities for residents. Exercise on your own or join one of our many exercise classes. Options include strength training and yoga tailored for seniors. Group exercise classes also offer a way to meet new people.
  • Healthy dining options. The dining program at The Landing lets you make healthy choices without cooking yourself. The menu consists of nutritious, chef-prepared meals that taste delicious and supply the nutrients you need.
  • Mental and emotional wellness. We also prioritize your mental and emotional wellness with a variety of programs. Participate in a mindfulness session to relax and center yourself. Brain games help keep you sharp cognitively, and creative workshops help you express yourself. 
  • Social connection. Programs at The Landing are designed to support social connections. Communal spaces encourage you to meet new people while you explore the community. 

Starting the New Year Strong at The LandingThe new year is the perfect time to start your wellness journey. Try these tips.

  • Start small. Trying to make too many changes at once can make your wellness journey more challenging. When it comes to physical activity, pushing yourself too hard could increase your risk of injuries. Start with smaller changes based on the areas where you want to focus your attention. Then, you can add more healthy habits to your routine.
  • Set achievable goals. Having specific goals in mind keeps you going and helps you track your progress. For example, you might have a goal of walking for 30 minutes by the end of the month. To reach that goal, you might start with a 10-minute walk each day. Set milestones along the way to help you reach your larger goals. 
  • Be consistent. Consistency is important, even if your progress is slower than you expect. Make one healthy decision at a time and keep building on your success so your new behaviors become second nature.
  • Incorporate it into your routine. Tying your wellness habits to other parts of your routine can help you stay consistent. You might take your supplements with your morning coffee or meditate after you eat breakfast. This helps remind you to complete those wellness tasks throughout the day. 
  • Make it social. Getting involved in the community is an easy way to stay on top of your wellness. Staying active and healthy with friends makes the process more enjoyable. You also stay accountable when you participate with others. The community makes it easy with a full schedule of events and programs for residents.

Embrace a Wellness-Focus Lifestyle at The Landing AlexandriaLiving at The Landing Alexandria makes it easy to embrace wellness in the new year. Tour our community to see the wellness-focused amenities and programming for yourself. You can book an appointment online or call 571-568-7621 to schedule your visit.

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