b'WELLNESSWhere Healthy Choices Are Handy Wellness nurses provide education on healthy choices, medication counsel, first aid and moreM onitoring his blood pressure has become aMainLineHealthandEinsteinHealthcarehave routine for Harold since a checkup with hisphysician offices within the community), these staffed doctor. Important, yes, but also a hassle asnurses work one-on-one with Shannondell residents to his at-home monitor didnt always work properly. Thiseducate and guide healthy choices. all changed when Harold moved to Shannondell.Thismightincludeansweringquestionsabout Now,Haroldattendstheweeklyscreeningsofferedexercise,stressmanagement,nutritionandweight by the Shannondell wellness nurses. In between theseloss. In addition to checking vital signs, nurses also healthchecks,hesalwayswelcometostopbytheprovidemedicationcounselandadministerfirst nurses offices located in either clubhouse if he has aaid.Forresidents(andtheirfamilies)dealingwith question or concern. Says Harold, Its so convenient.cancer, dementia, Parkinsons, low vision and addiction, I can stop in on my way down to the gym or beforetheyre thankful these nurses conduct and coordinate lunch.AndifImfeelingabitundertheweather,monthly support groups.theyllcometomyplace. Astheysay,itsgoodtoObserving, educating, guiding and sharing . its all have people. part of a culture focused on wellness. Says Delores, SaysLynn,oneofthefivestaffedwellnessnurses, another Shannondell resident, Were living healthier Workingwithinthesamecommunitywhereourthan before we moved here. It does wonders for our residents live provides the opportunity for interactionsemotional state of mind.as they go about their day. On more than one occasion,Indeed, its healthy to be happy at Shannondell.Ivenoticedsignsthatsomethingisntquiteright. Maybetheyreflushed,favoringahiporsportinga bruise. Regardless, its a reason to go say hello.In fact, wellness counsel at Shannondell is an importantTo hear residents speaking candidly about thepart of our integrated approach to wellness for residents.quality of wellness programs at Shannondell,Reinforcingandcomplementingwellcare(bothvisit shannondell.com/residents-answer8'