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Aging is inevitable. But how well you live? That’s up to you.
That’s why Capri Communities encourages older adults to make active aging a part of everyday life, creating opportunities to thrive at every age.
As an International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) member, Capri embraces the Seven Dimensions of Wellness to help aging adults nurture their mind, body and spirit to build meaningful and joyful lives.
For older adults and the families who love them, the Seven Dimensions provide a framework for making informed lifestyle decisions, selecting supportive living environments and finding activities that enhance daily living.
The Seven Dimensions of Wellness
Making active aging part of your life starts with understanding the Seven Dimensions of Wellness and how they support well-being.
- Physical Wellness: Staying active, eating well, sleeping enough and managing health to maintain strength and independence.
- Emotional Wellness: Understanding and managing feelings, staying positive and building resilience through life’s changes.
- Intellectual Wellness: Keeping the mind sharp through learning, creativity and mentally stimulating activities.
- Social Wellness: Building and maintaining meaningful relationships to stay connected, supported and engaged.
- Spiritual Wellness: Finding purpose and inner peace through faith, reflection, mindfulness or time in nature.
- Vocational Wellness: Using personal skills through work, volunteering or hobbies that bring satisfaction and purpose.
- Environmental Wellness: Living in safe, supportive surroundings and engaging with environments that encourage safety and well-being.
Wellness Your Way
Now let’s examine how you can incorporate each dimension into your everyday life and why it matters.
Keep Your Body Moving
Physical Wellness is the foundation of active aging. Staying strong and independent starts with caring for your body. Fitness programs, walking groups and functional exercise classes designed for older adults will help you stay active and mobile. Pair that with healthy eating, regular sleep and preventive care, and you have a complete approach to keeping your body healthy and full of energy.
TIP: Look for environments and communities that support movement and functional fitness, from strength and balance programs to opportunities for daily activity.
Stay Balanced and Build Resilience
Emotional Wellness helps keep your life meaningful and balanced as you age. It involves managing stress, staying positive and building resilience. Connecting with friends, joining supportive groups and enjoying activities that bring laughter and reflection can help you feel happier and more fulfilled.
TIP: Surround yourself with supportive people and engaging experiences that reinforce positivity and emotional balance.
Keep Your Mind Sharp
Lifelong learning is a key part of thriving as we age. Intellectual Wellness comes from engaging the brain in new and stimulating ways, whether through creative pursuits, games, puzzles, classes or discussions that challenge thinking.
TIP: Look for ways to explore your curiosity in art classes, lectures, hobby groups and cultural activities. It’s never too late to pick up a new skill or hobby.
Make Connections That Matter
Social Wellness improves mental and physical health. Strong relationships lower stress, boost immunity and increase longevity. Build social connections by joining clubs, group outings, intergenerational programs and community events that encourage friendships and family involvement.
TIP: Get involved and actively take part in social activities. Even small interactions, like weekly coffee with friends, can positively affect your well-being.
Find Meaning and Purpose
Spiritual Wellness encompasses living with meaning, purpose and connection to the world around you. Taking time for meditation, mindfulness, yoga, faith-based activities or quiet moments in nature can nourish your inner life and strengthen your sense of purpose.
TIP: Find activities that help you feel centered and connected. Even brief moments of reflection or gratitude can strengthen your spirit.
Find Your Purpose
Vocational Wellness keeps you feeling satisfied and provides a sense of purpose by involving you in meaningful work, whether it’s paid or volunteer.
TIP: Use your talents to give back, whether through volunteering, teaching or mentoring. Feeling useful matters at any age.
Engaging Environments
Where we live shapes how we live, and Capri Communities understands the importance of environmental wellness. Our safe, supportive and enriching communities features paths, gardens and areas that promote activity and engagement.
TIP: Whether you live at home or in a community, minimize clutter to ensure your surroundings are comfortable, safe and supportive as you age.
Embracing the Seven Dimensions of Wellness helps you build a life where staying active, living boldly and finding purpose are part of every day.