What is Wellness at Willamette View?

W Fitess is fun ellness is far more than simply health and fitness. At Willamette View, we embrace a six-dimensional concept of wellness to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, social and intellectual needs of residents.

Our Wellness Center programs and services are designed to address each aspect of the individual:

Physical — Fitness classes, walking groups, dancing, health and fitness screenings, aquatics, nutrition, medication management, safety and overall health.

Emotional — Support groups, staff encouragement, socialization, mental health referrals, perspective and humor, stress management.

Cultural programs Spiritual — Pastoral programs, support groups, meditation and relaxation classes, purpose, values, morals, hope, religion, connection with nature.

Intellectual — Classes and seminars, memory improvement activities, encouraging lifelong learning, using the mind, creative thinking, expanding horizons.

Social — Classes, events and parties, contests, friends, respect for self and others, interaction with people of all ages.

Vocational — Meaningful activities for each person, volunteerism on campus and in the greater community, helping neighbors, charity events, personal missions and goals, using and learning skills for the job of living.

Wellness Center Exercise Equipment All of these components are interrelated and, taken together, promote whole-person wellness. Studies show that people age successfully by incorporating wellness concepts and beliefs into all aspects of their lives. What’s more, wellness initiatives benefit not just the individual but also family, friends and Willamette View staff.

In fact, Willamette View embraces the philosophy of wellness throughout our organization, enabling a happy and healthy community.

Wellness Center Swimming Pool