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Active Living Experience
- Cogir Home
- what we offer
- our senior living experience
- Active Living
Active living means having a meaningful, engaged life with lots of purpose and plenty to do. We deliver on that promise by embracing a Dimensions of Wellness approach. It’s a commitment that balances these seven dimensions in a robust active living program to deliver a truly holistic approach to life.
Physical participation that helps overall health and functional ability
Social connections to build personal relationships and community
Community Engagement that contributes unique talents in rewarding ways
Environmental respect for natural surroundings and resources
Emotional coping mechanisms that contribute positive feelings about life and self
Intellectual stimulation that promotes lifelong learning and stimulation of the mind
Spiritual beliefs and values that inspire meaning and understanding
Let us show you what we have to offer
Call and book a tour 1-877-929-9222
Dimensions of Wellness
Each Dimension of Wellness provides an opportunity for every resident to be fulfilled in mind, body and spirit, here’s how:
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Physical
Participation in activities that help maintain or improve overall health and functional ability.
Benefits: Increases independence; aids in activities of daily living (i.e., dressing, bathing, grooming); decreases muscle/bone loss and reduces stress; increases energy, strength, flexibility, balance; strengthens heart and lungs.
Our Signature Program: Tiered Exercise Program (TEP)
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Social
Connecting with others to build personal relationships and foster a stronger awareness of the larger community and our place within it.
Benefits: Meeting new friends; feelings of being a valued member of the community; knowing and being known; feeling of being at home; connection; enhanced relationships.
Our Signature Program: Welcome Home
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Community Engagement
Engaging in causes and activities that allow participants to maintain, improve and contribute their unique gifts, skills and talents in ways that are both meaningful and rewarding.
Benefits: Feeling of being a part of something bigger; ability to use skills to help community; identity; altruism; productive members of society; giving back; feeling useful.
Our Signature Program: A.G.E. – All Generations Engaged
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Environmental
Inspiring us to live and maintain an active way of life that is respectful of natural surroundings and resources.
Benefits: Interaction with nature; the feeling of being committed to a healthy planet and a part of something bigger; ability to use skills & knowledge to help community; protect and renew the environment; better overall health and well-being; appreciates the interconnectedness of nature and the individual; positive attitude and action toward the environment; sensory awareness; appreciation and protection of nature.
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Emotional
Managing and directing emotions to help cope with challenges and contribute to positive feelings about one’s life and sense of self.
Benefits: Managing/directing feelings; coping with challenges in safe environment; connection; self-expression; getting in touch; sharing; awareness and acceptance.
Our Signature Program: Artfull Enrichment
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Intellectual
Engaging in intellectually stimulating activities that promote lifelong learning, the exploration of new ideas and stimulation of the mind.
Benefits: Addresses concentration, memory, processing, problem solving, attention and decision making.
Our Signature Program: Healthy Minds
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Spiritual
Exploring beliefs and values that create personal peace and contribute to a deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and personal understanding.
Benefits: Peer support; resident engagement; empathy; belonging; connectedness; finding meaning and one’s purpose in life; appreciation; meaning.
Our Signature Program: Java Music Club
The Dimensions of Wellness at work
It does not take long for a resident to begin to feel the benefits of the Dimensions of Wellness in our retirement homes. “Jenny,” is an example of what we often experience:
When Jenny came to live with us, she had been relatively isolated in her home. Despite a history of being an active older adult living in her community, she had not been getting out much to socialize and her daily activities had dwindled so much that her family was growing increasingly concerned for her well-being. Jenny was not sure she was ready for retirement community living.
Upon arrival with us, Jenny was quiet and tired, but cautiously interested in some of our Active Living for older adult programs. Team members helped Jenny with a number of orientation and welcome items, including setting her up with an individualized Tiered Exercise Program which set realistic goals for her specific physical needs.
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Jenny began participating in the plan, learning new exercises, one of which included walking in a group with some of the other residents, who she began connecting with in our retirement residence more often and more broadly. The Tiered Exercise Program changed and evolved along with Jenny’s physical goals, but more than that, so did she. With her growing confidence and sense of community we began to see her more often at meals, chatting with new friends and venturing out to participate in new activities around our residence. She’s now part of the resident council that is working on a garden project with a local school, she plays bridge and is part of a knitting circle.
Jenny began her journey with one initial focus – her physical well-being. Through engagement in the Dimensions of Wellness she had the opportunity to explore the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, community and spiritual dimensions – which enhanced her overall well-being supporting her to truly be engaged in life, right here in our retirement residence.
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Active Living
We’ll curate the right program for you. Picture yourself enjoying these active living opportunities.
Our Perspectives
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True Culinary Enjoyment
See how meals are a highlight – not just because of the chef-made menus, but for sharing the experience with friends.
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Holistic Health & Wellness
Take the time to take care of yourself, with support and compassion from our professional teams.
Want to learn more about Retirement Living?
Contact one of our Senior Living Advisors at 1-877-929-9222 or complete the form below. We look forward to connecting with you!