Health & Wellness - October 2022

HEALTH

3 Essentials f Aging Well

A Holistic Approach from Belmont Village

Don’t we all wish to know the secret to aging well? While there may not be a single secret to a long-lived, healthy life, there are a few lifestyle elements we should all keep in mind. At Belmont Village Senior Living, residents have everything they need for maintaining a healthy lifestyle right at their ngertips—from staying active in the pool and tness center to exquisite dining and a range of programming.

Backed by nearly 25 years of experience and research, Belmont Village recently shared three tips for aging well in mind, body and soul.

3 ESSENTIALS FOR AGING WELL

MIND

Brains, like bodies, need a daily workout. Good brain health helps build neuro-connections and cognitive reserve to draw on as we age. You can build cognitive reserve by learning something new or doing something that’s a mental stretch each day. For example, read an article and discuss it, do a crossword puzzle, or explore an interest you’ve always wanted to.

Using the mind and body together has even more bene t—dancing is perfect, as are sports and activities with strategies or complex moves. Belmont Village residents enjoy a variety of group tness classes and a vibrant daily activity calendar, o ering the opportunity to stretch the mind each day.

BODY

In our later years, maintaining preventative care and medical needs becomes even more imperative to aging well. However, as we age, it can become di cult to maintain our own care plans. Seek the help of a family member to organize doctor’s appointments and medication or consider a Senior Living community with on-site care sta . At Belmont Village, nurses are on-site 24/7 to support residents at a moment’s notice and maintain their care. Residents are also only a few steps away from on-site physical, speech and occupational therapists.

SOUL

Maintaining a sense of purpose helps nourish the soul at every age. Feeling

that your life has meaning and that you are in control of it fosters positive attitudes and emotions and a healthier brain. Stay involved in faith organizations or volunteer groups to boost your sense of purpose. Staying social can also help—seek out community with your friends and family or group activities.

Belmont Village communities are renowned for distinctive design and high standards of life safety, with a reputation for top-quality clinical care and leading edge, award-winning programs, including evidence-based Memory Care. Every Belmont Village community is licensed to the highest extend, allowing couples to stay together despite varying care needs.

To learn more about Belmont Village Senior Living’s Los Angeles-area locations o ering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, visit belmontvillage.com/losangeles.

A LIFE WELL LIVED. A LIFE WELL EARNED.

Since 1998, Belmont Village has safely delivered an unparalleled senior living experience for thousands of families. Collaborations with experts from the nation’s top healthcare institutions and universities, including UCLA and USC, have established our national leadership in demonstrably e ective cognitive health and wellness programs. Combining the highest levels of hospitality and care, our communities make life worth living.

Learn more at BelmontVillage.com/LosAngeles

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE

Experiencing vibrant health and vitality begins when you make taking care of “you” a priority. Whether that means exercising regularly, getting out in nature more often, unplugging from devices, or time well-spent with those you love, self-care matters. In this simple guide, we offer easy ways to look and feel your best and connect you with OC experts who can help you thrive during every stage of life.

FOCUS ON PHYSICAL FITNESS

Walk it off. Studies show a brisk daily walk can help you maintain a healthy weight, strengthen muscles and bones, improve coordination and even boost your mood.

Alleviate neck or back pain.

Dr. Daniel S. Yanni is a board certi ed and spine fellowship trained neurosurgeon, one of the few in the country who specializes in Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery. Rated number one by his peers and patients Dr. Yanni is known for his innovative approaches to surgical problems. Learn more at: yannimd.com

Confidence matters.

At The Covington, holistic health and wellness is not just an idea, it is a way of life. Here, you will discover the choices you deserve, the freedoms you desire, and flexibility you can count on. Enjoy e ortless, resort-style living in the heart of Aliso Viejo.

Entirely invested in you.

Guzzle your H2O. Resist your craving for soft drinks and alcoholic beverages and instead reach for water, water and more water. It will reduce pu ness, make it easier to control your calorie intake and help you feel energized.

Get enough sleep. Six to eight hours of sleep will keep the body going throughout the day. Limit late-day ca eine which can interrupt deep sleep.

Take care of your gut. Probiotics can improve the health of your skin, digestion, and immune system. Consider adding a high-quality probiotic to your daily supplement regimen.

Get more out of your workout! By combining the expertise of personal trainers and the technology of adaptive resistance equipment, Rocket Science Fitness in Irvine o ers one of the most e ective workouts in only 30 minutes. Life is too short to spend in a gym – at Rocket Science you can burn fat not time. Learn more at: tbyrocketscience.com

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

Cultivate inner peace. Training in meditation makes our mind peaceful, and when our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, even if our external conditions are less than ideal. Mahamudra Kadampa Meditation Center in Santa Ana o ers the classes and guidance you need to achieve the peace you seek. meditationinorangecounty.org

Pursue positivity. Read something inspirational each day and incorporate personal a rmations into your daily routine.

Streamline your socials. Taking a break from social media and other online activities can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve your sleep. Make it a practice to turn o your device at least an hour before bed and use the time to meditate, crack open a book or begin keeping a journal.

Feed your creativity. Paint, write, garden, cook, sew, redecorate a room–you might discover a new passion!

Help a loved one recover. With over 25 years of experience working with families, Susan Mehta’s purpose and passion is to help families motivate their loved ones into treatment and transform their lives. Discover experienced, professional and ethical intervention services nationally and internationally. Learn more: sminterventions.com

Bring the outdoors in. Caring for houseplants is an e ective way to help enhance your mood, problem-solving skills, and creativity. ey also serve as natural air puri ers!

THRIVE IN YOUR GOLDEN YEARS

Find your future home. Clear Choice Senior Services serves families and seniors in Orange County and has built a reputation as a trustworthy source of senior referrals and placements. With exceptional knowledge and compassion, these experts in senior placement can help match you or your loved one with the perfect home. Learn more at clearchoiceseniorservices.com

Boost your brain fi tness. Taking up a new hobby, learning a new skill or even perfecting a foreign language and keep cognitive skills strong.

Discover resort living. e Covington is a secluded, gated neighborhood of resort-style living in Aliso Viejo. Recognized as the best senior living retirement community in Orange County, where residents enjoy a wealth of amenities and activities, in an intimate, friendly community. roughout the landscaped grounds and thoughtfully designed residences, e Covington provides welcoming, casual sophistication and enviable retirement living. ecsforseniors.org/covington/about

Stretch yourself. Aging can take a toll on the body, but stretching is a great way to reduce aches, loosen up muscles and relax your joints. Consider Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates.

Enjoy lasting peace of mind. Belmont Village is a nationally recognized provider of Independent Living,

Assisted Living and ground-breaking, evidence-based Memory Care. With communities that are renowned for distinctive design and high standards of life safety, Belmont Village has a reputation for top-quality clinical care and leading-edge, award-winning programs. Visit belmontvillage.com/losangeles

Stay social. After retirement, make a regular plan for getting out and being with people on a consistent basis. Consider joining a hobby group or a local sports club. Interacting with others helps you manage emotions, stress, and may even help you live longer!

MEDITATION FOR INNER PEACE AND HAPPINESS IN ORANGE COUNTY

All of us wish to navigate through life feeling happy, content and at peace as much as possible. Right?

Learn techniques and methods for developing a new perspective with qualified contemporary meditation practices that will improve your everyday relationships and daily experiences.

WEEKLY CLASS LOCATIONS

Santa Ana | Fountain Valley | Yorba Linda | San Clemente | Huntington Beach

Modern Kadampa Buddhism was introduced into contemporary society by the world-renowned meditation master and scholar Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche to preserve the meaning and intention of Buddha’s original teachings while presenting them in a clear and systematic way that anyone of any nationality, age or gender can easily understand and put into practice.

Please go to our website for more details on class locations and times: meditationinorangecounty.org info@MeditationInOrangeCounty.org | 949 350-3312

RESOURCE GUIDE

A Perfect Fit

Enderle Center 17300 E. 17th St., Ste. A Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 665-5994 aperfectfitonline.com

Belmont Village Senior Living 300 Freedom Ln. Aliso Viejo, CA 9265 (949) 643-1050 belmontvillage.com

Bikini Fit Club

Newport Beach (949) 212-5445 bikinifitclub.com

CHOC

1201 W. La Veta Ave. Orange, CA 92868 (714) 599-8808 | choc.org

Clear Choice Senior Services 146 W. Bastanchury Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 (714) 404-8210 clearchoiceseniorservices.com

Concierge Podiatry & Spa 495 Old Newport Blvd. Ste. 300 Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 650-1147 conciergepodiatryspa.com

Council on Aging 2 Executive Circle, Ste. 175 Irvine, CA 92614 (714) 560-0424 (800) 434-0222 coasc.org/prevent

The Covington 3 Pursuit Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 281-0174 thecovington.org

Daniel S. Yanni, MD

1501 Superior Ave., Ste. 114 Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 515-0051 hoagmedicalgroup.com/physician/ daniel-yanni-md

Enagic 4115 Spencer St. Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 542-7700 enagic.com

Kaiser Permanente (833) 574-2273 kp.kaiserpermanente.org

Kaiser Permanente Orange County – Anaheim 3440 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806

Kaiser Permanente Orange County – Irvine 6640 Alton Pkwy. Irvine, CA 92618

Kaiser Permanente Health Pavillion 200 S. Lewis St. Orange, CA 92868

Mahamudra Kadampa Meditation Center 500 6th St. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (310) 848-9680 meditationinthesouthbay.org

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 510-8537 sminterventions.com

SM Interventions 1100 W. Stewart Dr. Orange, CA 92868 (714) 771-8000 Providence.org

UCI Health ucihealth.org

UCI Medical Center 101 The City Drive South Orange, CA 92868 (714) 456-7809

UCI Health Gottschalk Medical Plaza 1 Medical Plaza Drive Irvine, CA 92697 (949) 824-8600

UCI Health outpatient services 1640 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (714) 456-7720

UCI Health — Newport Beach 2161 San Joaquin Hills Road Newport Beach, CA 92660

UCI Health — Tustin 1451 Irvine Blvd. Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 838-8878

UCI Health — Orange Main Street 293 S. Main St., Ste. 200 Orange, CA 92868 (714) 838-8848

UCI Health — Yorba Linda 18637 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 790-8600

Senior Resource Group La Vida at Mission Viejo Independent & Assisted Living · Memory Care 27783 Center Drive Mission Viejo, CA 92692 (949) 625-1533 Lavidamissionviejo.com

Las Palmas Independent & Assisted Living · Memory Care 24962 Calle Aragon Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (949) 382-1144

Laspalmasseniorliving.com

The Regency Independent & Assisted Living 24441 Calle Sonora Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (949) 441-4177 Theregencyseniorliving.com

The Wellington Independent & Assisted Living 24903 Moulton Parkway Laguna Woods, CA 92653 (949) 377-0292 Thewellingtonseniorliving.com