Remember last week’s post on New Year’s Resolutions? How are those working out for you? Hopefully, many of you are still going strong, looking forward to life-changing results in 2018. At Sunshine Retirement Living communities, we’re here to help you stay motivated and committed.
At Dunwoody Pines in Dunwoody, Georgia, residents are on Day 19 of their 21-Day Challenge, according to Life Enrichment Director (LED) Ashley Hurd. Research shows it can take 21 days to form a habit, so residents choose a goal and pair up for support. They spread cheer by posting their daily achievements on a Goal Setting Worksheet or an accomplishment board, earning “thumbs up” stickers from fellow residents. Each participant also receives customized wellness activities and incentives for staying on track.
“I always see the world with a positive glass-half-full outlook,” says resident Stephanie Maya. “This healthy attitude helps me get through each day with a smile.”
At the end of the 21 days, the participant with the most points becomes the community’s “Wellness Champion.” Dunwoody Pines team members also acknowledge everyone’s progress at resident meetings, helping reinforce positive habits.
Quail Lodge in Antioch, California has its own 21-Day Challenge, but this one is all about morning fitness classes focused on cardio, weights, resistance, and balance. Residents who complete the entire three-week commitment receive awards at a special ceremony.
“My daughters have been after me to exercise,” says resident Priscilla Lauron. “They call me every day and ask if I did it, and I’m proud to say, ‘Yes!’”
Sunshine Retirement Living communities are dedicated to supporting residents in reaching their goals, whether it’s forming better fitness habits, improving overall wellness, or simply finding more reasons to smile.
If you’d like to learn more about our engaging events and supportive environments, get in touch with us today to see how we can help you or a loved one embrace a healthier, happier lifestyle.
This blog was first published here: Sunshine Retirement Living, January, 2018.
🧁👩🍳 A little baking, a lot of creativity, and plenty of fun at Whitetail Springs Memory Care Community!
Our residents enjoyed a sweet afternoon creating their own cupcakes, choosing delicious toppings and enjoying music, coffee, tea, and great company along the way. ☕🍫🍪
We love seeing the creativity, connection, and joy that make moments like these so special! ❤️✨
#whitetailsprings #CreativeAging #LifeEnrichment #MomentsThatMatter #SeniorLiving
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Last month, chefs from across Sunshine Retirement Living came together for our annual Chef Conference to cook, learn, and connect with the people who make our culinary teams so special. 💛
From plate presentation and photo-ready dishes to collaboration and leadership, our chefs shared their knowledge and learned from one another. Together, they explored their own “culinary DNA” and reflected on what it means to truly listen to the teams they lead.
Beyond the presentations, there was time to cook side by side, exchange ideas, welcome new chefs, and catch up on life outside the kitchen. Those moments matter. They’re how colleagues across the country become the Sunshine family.
A special thank-you to Spencer Guzman, PhD, MBA,CEC, who leads our Sunshine chefs nationwide, for the hard work, care, and inspiration behind this year’s conference.
And to every chef who attended, presented, cooked, or shared an idea, thank you for making this gathering what it was. Whether you’re new to Sunshine or have been with us for years, your experience, creativity, and dedication make our entire team stronger.
At the heart of it all are our residents. What we learn together comes back to their tables through the meals we prepare and the care we put into every dining experience.
That’s the Sunshine difference.
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