{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64bacf2677b8c7001140a0a0/66affefc6038d9e0ea3e8fdd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP13: The health benefits of living at a Continuing Care Retirement Community","description":"<p>The key to successful aging could be as simple as choosing the right retirement community. Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are more than just a place to retire – they offer a wealth of health benefits that can help seniors age more successfully. Tony Galvin, AVP of Living Well for Vi, discusses the health benefits of living at a CCRC – a supportive environment, improved physical and cognitive well-being, and a holistic approach to aging.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, they talk about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The health benefits of living at a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)</li><li>Living well philosophy and approach of Vi Living to support holistic wellness for residents</li><li>The value of involving residents in the programming and activity choices to make experiences relevant and motivating for them</li><li>The role of healthy eating, cooking, and nutrition in supporting cognitive well-being and social interaction for aging seniors</li><li>Programming and aging well trends that will become popular as baby boomers move into CCRCs</li><li>The need to provide evidence-based, research-driven wellness programming</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Memorable Quotes:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>“Seniors that live in CRCs, in particular, those kind of like Vi that have robust health and wellness programming and initiatives, age more successfully than those that don’t.”</p><p><br></p><p>“The relationship aspect of what it means to live at a life plan community, at a CCRC, is probably really the cornerstone of why there’s so much benefit.”</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Tony Galvan on LinkedIn:<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-galvan-7674b02b/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-galvan-7674b02b/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Vi Living at our Website:<a href=\"https://www.viliving.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.viliving.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Pamela Fultz"}