Americare - Quaker Hill

11/19/2025

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Emotional Wellness

Activity: Beauty Shop

Story: A visit to the beauty shop is for more than just appearances, it is essential self-care! Taking time to to pamper yourself is a simple yet effective way to boost confidence, reduce stress, and strengthen your overall emotional wellness.

Here we have a few of our ladies being pampered by our crew using our in-house beauty shop. If it isn't lifting their spirits (ours included), I don't know what could! Special shout out to Jan and Sheyenne for going all out for these special ladies.

11/17/2025

Thanksgiving may look a little different when your loved one is in senior living, but it can still be a day full of meaningful moments and connection.

Check out our latest blog for simple ways to make the holiday special for everyone: https://americareusa.net/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-family-thanksgiving-in-a-senior-living-community/.

Discover ideas for creating meaningful experiences with your senior loved ones, from holiday crafts to games and prayers, for this Thanksgiving.

11/14/2025

🌿At Americare, wellness isn’t a program - it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level. 🌿

Dimension of Wellness: Intellectual Wellness

Activity: Uno!

Story: Playing Uno is a secret weapon for maintaining and improving mental health and cognition. This simple game demands sharp focus and concentration as you track the action, and it exercises your working memory by requiring you to remember opponents' cards and the flow of the game. Every choice you make, like when to strategically deploy a "Skip" or "Reverse," also hones your quick, adaptive planning skills. These residents are always ready to grab a deck and play smarter!

11/06/2025

🌿At Americare, wellness isn’t a program - it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level. 🌿

Dimension of Wellness: Physical

Activity: Bean Bag Toss

Story: We are always finding fun ways to keep our residents active and feeling their best. One of our favorite activities is the Bean Bag Toss!

It's more than just a game, it's a gentle, engaging way to support physical health. Each toss helps improve hand-eye coordination, balance, arm strength, and flexibility. Reaching, aiming, and tossing also promote joint mobility and encourage healthy movement in a way that's both safe and enjoyable.

Best of all, the laughter and encouragement shared during the game keep hearts happy and spirits high. Because when movement feels good and is fun, everyone wins!

10/30/2025

🌿At Americare, wellness isn’t a program - it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level. 🌿

Dimension of Wellness: Spiritual Wellness

Activity: Memorial Service

Story: ​​Grieving a loss is a necessary part of life, and our community is here to support it every step of the way.

​Today, we hosted a special Memorial Service to honor recent residents who have passed. Much celebration was had singing some of there favorite songs, sharing special memories, and lifting up each of them in prayer and remembrance.

​The service gave our remaining residents a dedicated time to express emotions and receive comfort together in a safe, supportive environment, fostering community healing.

Our deepest condolences to the families of the residents who have passed. We are honored to have been a part of their journey.

10/27/2025

Wellness isn't just about physical health – it's about growth and fulfillment in every part of life.

Through Flourish Wellness, we support all 7 dimensions of wellness, helping our residents thrive in mind, body and spirit.

👉 Read more about this holistic approach to wellness in our new guide: https://americareusa.net/blog/the-seven-dimensions-of-wellness-a-holistic-approach-to-senior-living/.

This guide shows readers how their senior loved one benefits from a lifestyle centered on the seven dimensions of wellness.

10/16/2025

🌿At Americare, wellness isn’t a program - it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level. 🌿

Dimension of Wellness: Social

Activity: Dinner Bunch

Story: ​There's nothing quite like gathering with friends and loved ones for a delicious meal! Look at all these smiling faces! 💖

​These photos are a wonderful reminder of the importance of social wellness. Taking time to connect with people who lift you up—whether they're lifelong friends, family, or members of your community—is absolutely vital for your mental and emotional health.

​Social wellness isn't just about having people around; it's about fostering meaningful, supportive relationships. These connections help reduce stress, increase your sense of belonging, and can even have a positive impact on your physical health.

​How do you nurture your social wellness?
​📞 Call up a friend you haven't talked to in a while.
​☕ Set a date for coffee or lunch (like we did here!).
​🤝 Volunteer for a cause you care about.
​🎉 Say "yes" to invitations more often!

​Take a cue from this happy group and make a plan to connect with someone special soon!

10/08/2025

🌿At Americare, wellness isn’t a program - it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level. 🌿

Dimension of Wellness: Emotional

Activity: One-on-One Time

Story: ​ ​We believe emotional wellness is just as crucial as physical health, and we recognize its deepest connections are often made through individualized attention. That's why we prioritize dedicated one-on-one time with our residents. This personalized approach means providing a compassionate ear for active listening, helping residents work through anxieties or transitions, and engaging them in meaningful interactions.

​We understand that every resident has a unique story and set of needs. Our commitment to this focused, one-on-one support ensures that each individual feels seen, heard, and valued within our community. This intentional care creates a foundation of trust and helps us foster a positive and supportive environment that is essential for true well-being.

10/03/2025

🌿At Americare, wellness isn’t a program - it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level. 🌿

Dimension of Wellness: Social

Activity: Pretty Nails

Story: ​Bright polish, big smiles, and even bigger conversations! Today, our ladies enjoyed a relaxing nail-painting session together. According to the ICAA's Social Wellness component, staying connected and sharing experiences boosts joy, belonging, and well-being.

These little moments of pampering turned into meaningful connections-and that's the true beauty of social wellness.

09/26/2025

🌿At Americare, wellness isn’t a program - it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.🌿

Dimension of Wellness: Physical

Activity: Balloon Toss

Story: ​We're all about making wellness fun here at Americare Quaker Hill! One of our residents' favorite activities to promote physical wellness is the classic balloon toss.

​It might look simple, but this engaging game is a fantastic, low-impact way to encourage movement, improve hand-eye coordination, and get those muscles moving—all while sharing lots of laughs and team spirit!

Plus, who doesn't love balloons!
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09/19/2025

🌿At Americare, wellness isn’t a program - it’s a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.🌿

Dimension of Wellness: Spiritual

Activity: Bible Study

Story: At our long-term care facility, we believe that spiritual wellness is a vital part of health and happiness. Engaging in regular Bible study offers our residents a profound way to connect with their faith, find comfort, and experience peace. It fosters a sense of community, provides hope, and encourages reflective moments that uplift the spirit long-term.

With the help of our own residents with pastoral experience, we create a supportive environment where spiritual growth and fulfillment flourish. We share scripture readings, discussions, and prayer—bringing joy and purpose to every day. 📕⛪️

Let's celebrate the power of faith and community in enriching lives and promoting lasting spiritual well-being!
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07/29/2025

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