Check this page frequently for valuable information and perspectives on new developments at Westminster, as well as important issues affecting senior living.
Wellness is much more than how often we work out and what we eat. Wellness isn’t just maintaining our physical health but also maintaining our mental and emotional health. We know that frequent social contact with others is one of the ways that happiness is maintained over a lifetime. Here at Westminster we work to…
With little activity around the community during the pandemic, residents began to watch the progress of a construction project on the campus and created a special bond with the workers. The Today Show hosted a meet and greet with Westminster residents and the construction crew via video chat! You can watch the story below: Click…
Westminster is pleased to announce EverSafe 360°, the new standard in overall safety for residents and staff, developed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. The events of the last year have necessitated innovative safety solutions, and Westminster has answered the call. Harnessing 50 years of senior living industry leadership, EverSafe 360° is the next…
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system/brain disorder that affects movement. Parkinson’s disease occurs when nerve cells in an area of the brain that controls movement become impaired and/or die. These neurons normally produce a brain chemical known as dopamine. When the neurons die or become impaired, they produce less dopamine, which causes movement problems…
Heart health study from Johnson & Johnson, in collaboration with Apple, supports our longstanding commitment to health and wellness. LCS has a longstanding commitment to health and wellness. Every day, we demonstrate our dedication to the needs of residents through our LCS signature experience, Health & Wellness Navigation Program. This resident-centric approach helps identify health…
Spring is a transitional time of year, when the cold begins to dwindle away, plants and flowers spring into bloom and the light begins to shine brightly. Every day, Westminster associates are brightening our community and enhancing the Westminster Experience for our residents and their guests. We recently had the privilege of highlighting our associates…
By now you’ve probably heard all the tips about adding a variety of fruits and vegetables to your diet, avoiding excessive salt, sugar or alcohol and drinking plenty of water. Registered Dietitian, Evelyn Tribole who developed the concept of Intuitive Eating, also encourages gentle nutrition. Gentle nutrition is a way to form a connection to…
The Gallery at Westminster is currently exhibiting exquisite art in a variety of mediums created by residents, some of whom began taking art classes at Westminster, others who have years of experience, and a few who are professional artists. Improved lighting and wall paint were recently completed, thanks in part to a grant from the…
Nine years after his own heart attack, in February 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared February National Heart month to raise awareness about the impacts of heart disease. For the last 50 years, heart disease has remained the leading cause of death in the United States. Science and medicine have developed many tools to help…
Westminster senior living community has won the 2020 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award, which recognizes and honors the Top 25 ‘Best in Wellness’ senior living communities in North America. Westminster is among those recognized as best-in-class for successfully fostering a wellness-centered environment to benefit residents and associates who live and work in their community. The award was created as a…