Lanark

Lanark Place Retirement Residence: Wellness

Mind, Body, and Spirit

Wellness is both a philosophy and a way of life at Lanark Place. All activities and services are designed to assist residents to achieve and maintain the highest quality of life: complete physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Wellness is attained through enhanced awareness of personal health and making choices that lead to well-being, therefore a wide range of activities, services and events are offered to residents.

Health Care Support

Each resident is unique, as are his or her health care needs. Nursing services are planned in response to the individual and with the goal of maintaining independence. If requested, the nursing staff will communicate with the family physician and other health care professionals to support the resident in obtaining the services they require.

Education

Healthy choices are made when information is easy to access and understand. Newsletters, brochures, displays and speakers all provide the residents at Lanark with opportunities to learn more about healthful living.

Wellness Centre

A little encouragement, companionship and laughter can go a long way toward helping us achieve our goals. The Wellness Club is comprised of residents who want to improve their fitness and health through independent and group activities.

Physiotherapy

Residents can, with a doctor's referral, access the services of a physiotherapist. An assessment will be completed and a program designed, which may include individual therapy or group exercises. The cost of this service is covered by OHIP.

All services available on site by appointment.

Fitness Classes

In addition to the groups provided through physiotherapy, the recreation department also offers a variety of weekly fitness classes.

Spiritual Services

Many recognize that spiritual health is as important as our body's health. At Lanark we are pleased to offer weekly multi-denominational church services in the Lanark chapel. Ecumenical care and weekly bible studies are also available.

Wellness is holistic, affecting all aspects of our lives. It is a philosophy that can be lived out in both planned and informal activities. Laughter is very often heard in the common areas, as is music and conversation. Smiles abound. Welcome to Wellness at Lanark.