Your Quick Guide To Healthy Living

Caring for our bodies as we age can feel overwhelming. We want to eat well and stay active, but all of that takes planning and time. At The Roosevelt at Salt Creek, we’re here to help. Read on to learn more about easy, everyday practices for a healthy life, and how we can help you live the life you want - without the planning and stress. 

Nutrition Fast Facts

While the mythical Fountain of Youth may be a legend (we think!), the path to a youthful and active life starts in the kitchen. As we age, what we eat becomes ever more important — What we put into our body becomes the cornerstone to our health, affecting our energy, brainpower, bone strength, and more. At The Roosevelt, we offer a wide range of menu and meal choices, all designed to be both nutritious and delicious. 

Your diet can also help protect against chronic diseases, like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Key foods include:

• Milk products rich in calcium and vitamin D, for bone health

• Fiber-rich foods, for your digestive system

• Omega-3 foods like fatty fish, for your heart health

And one of the most important factors of your diet? Water! Staying well-hydrated is important for temperature control, energy levels and brain function, digestion, and weight regulation. 

Want to learn more about healthy eating? Check out this article by the National Council on Aging.

Exercise Tips

Keeping our bodies active is a crucial key to healthy senior living. From heart health to muscle strength, regular exercise is important for maintaining optimal wellness and mobility. Looking for ideas? Team sports and weight lifting are easy to pick up. For low-impact options, try cycling, swimming, or yoga. 

Not all exercise opportunities are in the gym! Gardening is a great opportunity to improve your strength and flexibility, and regular walking both inside and outside is a perfect form of low-impact cardio. 

For more guided exercises, or to enjoy exercising with friends, The Roosevelt offers both group and individual classes at our state-of-the-art Fitness Center. Check out this month’s classes and other events here - scroll down to the “Our Activities” section and click the button to see this month’s activities. 

Wellness Visits Know-How

Proactive visits with your physicians and doctors are an important way to stay on top of your health. Regular checkups with both your primary care provider as well as any specialists gives you the opportunity to both check-in on any pre-existing conditions as well as voice any concerns you may have over recent changes to your health. The medical field is always changing and growing, too. Regular visits with your doctors allow you to stay current with the latest research and recommendations. 

The Roosevelt Makes Healthy Living Easy

It can feel overwhelming keeping track of all aspects of your health. That’s why at The Roosevelt our unique LCS Health & Wellness Navigation Program will help walk you through all services and support available across our community. From developing unique meal and exercise plans to assisting with health care logistics and scheduling appointments, your designated on-site Wellness Navigator handles coordination of care and resources, so you can focus on you. 

Our Health & Wellness Navigation program is one of the many high-end luxuries of our rental community usually exclusive to long-term commitment buy-in structures. Click here or call 630-617-2527 to learn more about The Roosevelt and our vibrant, welcoming, and luxurious campus.