Wellness? Well, Yes!
Let’s just be honest with each other here: We all age. But not all of us age well. For some of us—like you, for example—taking care of ourselves has been a lifelong pursuit of eating right, keeping our bodies moving, and keeping our minds mindful. And that simply will not change even though our mailing address might. So when you move to Rogue Valley Manor, you’ll be tickled to know we focus on not one, not two, not three, but six dimensions of wellness. It’s a holistic approach aimed at ensuring you’re at your peak of health, wellness, happiness, and contentment. Here are our six dimensions—physical, social, vocational, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional—why each of them matters as we get older, and a few examples of how we support that dimension in our community.
Physical
The Tin Man knew it: If you rest, you rust. A body in motion beefs up your immune system, keeps you more in tune with what feels good and what doesn’t, and encourages you to make good food choices. Here’s how we embrace physical wellness:
- Fitness and aquatic center
- Personal training staff who specialize in working with older adults
- Senior-centric classes and equipment
- Resident sport and activity groups
- On-site golf course
- On-site tennis and pickleball courts
- Three on-site dining venues with diverse menus
Social
Rogue Valley Manor is more than 1,000 residents strong, representing many states and countries— but they all share one commonality: Each is a vital member who has something meaningful to contribute. Here’s how we embody social wellness:
- Game and billiards room
- Lawn bowling
- Horseshoe pits
- Croquet court
- Club lounge
- Community events and parties
- More than 100 resident-led clubs
Vocational
Even if you’ve long been out of the rat race, you can find great personal satisfaction and enrichment from activities that are meaningful to you. Here’s how we embody vocational wellness:
- Art studio
- Craft room
- Hobby shop
- Ham radio studio
- Woodshop
- The freedom to pursue any passion or hobby
Intellectual
The knowledge tap should never run dry. Continuing to learn new things staves off memory issues, anxiety, and depression and gives us a necessary dose of self-worth. Here’s how we embody intellectual wellness:
- Osher classes available through our partnership with Southern Oregon University
- Resident-led book clubs
- Resident-led discussion groups
Spiritual
This isn’t necessarily about believing in something. It’s simply about recognizing there is something bigger than just ourselves in this world. It’s also about discovering a deep sense of appreciation for our lives. Here’s how we embody spiritual wellness:
- Nondenominational religious services
- Yoga and tai chi classes
- Beautiful spaces for journaling, meditation, or quiet contemplation
Emotional
We all need to connect and feel connected. It’s the core tenet of being human. Emotional wellness is about acceptance, grace, and optimism. We can either stand in the rain or look for the rainbow. Here’s how we embody emotional wellness:
- Personal enrichment through visiting musicians, performers, and artists
- Enriching community setting that creates a built-in support group
- Pet-friendly environment