WesleyLife

09/03/2025

Curious what The Village, A WesleyLife Community in Indianola, will look like at the completion of its $49.5 million redevelopment? Take a sneak peek via the link below!

If you like what you see, would like to tour the campus, or simply want to learn more, visit https://hubs.li/Q03GPyhR0 or call Amber at (515) 961-0878.

https://hubs.li/Q03GPwRj0

09/02/2025

We are grateful to longtime Des Moines business leader and WesleyLife board member Barbara Decker, who has pledged $50,000 to establish the Larry Willis Endowed Memory Care Education Fund in honor of her late husband, Larry. The fund will support dementia care education for WesleyLife professionals, helping families navigate memory loss with compassion and expertise. Read more, and watch a video of Barbara and Larry's story, in the link below.

https://hubs.li/Q03GCbpx0

09/01/2025

This Labor Day weekend and always, we thank those who are serving residents and clients wherever they call home — on our campuses, in houses and apartments in the greater community, or through our outreach efforts.

Today and every day, we are grateful to each of our 2,000 team members.

08/31/2025

More timely advice from those who have learned from experience! As students across the state prepare for their second full week of school, take a moment to view some timeless advice from residents at Fieldstone of DeWitt, a WellSpire Community in DeWitt, Iowa.

08/30/2025

Long-term care insurance is just one of many ways to plan for the future.

If you’ve delayed the decision, been denied coverage, or simply want more control, consider these smart, flexible alternatives — including WesleyLife’s WellAhead program.

Explore your options > https://hubs.li/Q03Fjs3B0

08/29/2025

We're loving our “senior” year at Halcyon House-A WesleyLife Community in Washington!

As the school bells ring and backpacks fill with fresh supplies, we’re celebrating the joy of learning and connection right here on campus. Whether reminiscing about first-day jitters, sharing stories from years in the classroom, or joining in on intergenerational activities with local students, our residents are embracing the back-to-school season with a sense of fun.

They're also imparting an important lesson: the value of listening to those who came before us. The wisdom, advice, and lived experiences offered here can be adapted to guide people through just about any situation today. At Halcyon, every season is a chance to learn, grow, and connect!

08/28/2025

WesleyLife Meals on Wheels values our partnership with Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines! Especially this part: Did you know the unusable plants, plugs, and roots from our WesleyLife Meals on Wheels hydroponic farm don’t go to waste? Instead of heading to the landfill, they’re helping feed animals at the zoo! So far:

- 779.1 pounds of hydroponic waste has been diverted from the landfill.
- 262.89 pounds has been used as animal feed.
- The rest has been composted back into healthy soil.

Together, WesleyLife Meals on Wheels and Blank Park Zoo are reducing waste, saving costs, and making sure every leaf and root makes a difference. Also - huge thanks to the commissary team from the zoo for volunteering with us in the farm this week! From left, Sidney Theis-Barnett, Jordan Longtin, Mickey Seely, Sarah Coffey, and Skyler Malone made an impact.

08/27/2025

Life is better when it’s shared. Whether they're discovering a new favorite at Tous Les Jours, savoring a cheeseburger at the Waukee American Legion, grabbing a sweet treat at Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe, or enjoying the comfort of Waterfront Seafood Market, the real joy for residents at Edgewater-A WesleyLife Active Life Community in West Des Moines comes from the people around the table. Laughter, stories, and friendship are the best ingredients for emotional well-being!

08/26/2025

The first annual dog show at The Village, A WesleyLife Community in Indianola, was a huge success! The team there reports that winners in each category — including Best Matching, Best Trick, Cutest Eyes, and more — received a blue ribbon, and every canine participant took home a special thank-you gift.

As a pet-friendly campus, The Village celebrates the joy and companionship animal companions bring to the community. Pet ownership not only enhances daily life, but it’s also linked to improved well-being and increased healthspan for pet lovers of all ages. We’re proud to support these meaningful connections!

08/25/2025

Our team continues to grow! This morning, we welcomed two new team members to our organizational headquarters in Johnston: Gen Lata, left, who joins the finance department as revenue cycle manager; and Mark Koskey, who joins our information solutions team as telecom and networking support specialist. We are delighted to have them with us!

08/24/2025

To support WesleyLife Meals on Wheels’ efforts to address hunger among older adults and military veterans in central Iowa, members of the WesleyLife Foundation board of directors volunteered last week to harvest and wash greens in the Prairie Meadows Hydroponic Farm on the Meals on Wheels campus. We appreciate the ongoing support of these important servant-leaders, including our president and CEO, Rob Kretzinger, and vice president of philanthropy, Sophia S. Ahmad.

Our meal deliveries and hydroponic farming efforts would not be successful without teams of dedicated volunteers. To join them, or to contribute to support Meals on Wheels or other areas of impact throughout WesleyLife, please visit WesleyLife.org/giving today!

08/23/2025

🔎 It’s not just about where you live. It’s about how you feel living there. Are you:

✅ Supported?
✅ Safe?
✅ Connected?

Our latest article reflects on these important questions and compares two great options: independent living and assisted living.

https://hubs.li/Q03Dc4kJ0

Compare the benefits of independent living versus assisted living to understand which choice is best for you.