Living Well


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Whole person wellness is being at your optimum health through various dimensions, each important, integrated, positive, and in balance. At Gulf Coast Village we know that small changes create exceptional results. Become a part of an active, nurturing community where all residents can achieve a level of wellness unique to themselves! Embrace the day at Gulf Coast Village by focusing on one of these disciplines:

  • Physical: Engaging in at least thirty minutes of physical activity on most days of the week or taking a preventative approach to your health. Join us for one of the following programs –  
    • Cardiovascular Endurance and Strength programs including Circuit, Sit Down and Shape Up, Body Tune Up, Sittercise
    • Flexibility classes such as Gentle Moves,  Strengthen and Lengthen, and  Balance in Motion
    • Aqua Aerobics Classes
    • Early Bird Walk and Morning Walking programs
    • Sports including Shuffleboard, Wii, table bowling, Dutch shuffleboard, Nerf paddle board, ring toss, kickball, tennis ball challenge
    • Nurses clinic
    • Physical therapy
    • Massage therapy
    • Nutritional education classes
    • Resident/ Staff Culinary meetings
    • Special event nutrition demonstrations
  • Social: A desire to be interactive with others  including family, friends & co-workers. Not feeling distant and helping others that may need your assistance. You may be interested in joining us for the following fun events-  
    • Weekly cocktail socials
    • Dominos, bingo, board &  card games such as bridge, poker, scrabble, canasta, pennies from heaven)
    • Movie Night
    • Theatre outings, routine shopping trips
    • Guided wellness walks
    • Line Movement Dance
    • Music Concerts
    • Birthday Parties
    • Special shows, events and concerts
    • Weekly outings to local restaurants
    • Arts and Crafts
  •  Intellectual: Having a cognitive mind ,  ability to solve problems & being creative while enjoying life. Some activities you may enjoy- 
    • Book Club
    • Memory Enhancement Programs , Trivia and word challenges
    • Wellness Mental Fitness Classes
    • Hobby shop
    • Special Guest speakers
    • Resident Library
    • Resident Computer room
  • Spiritual: Valuing, believing and living your own spiritual beliefs every day. Finding your inner peace and engaging in Meditation through- 
    • Various religious services
    • Resident Bible Studies
    • Meditation incorporated within wellness classes
    • Meditation/ Chapel room
    • Cultural awareness
    • Inspirational music
  • Emotional: Being happy and sharing with others. Staying positive by engaging in- 
    • Arts and Crafts
    • Resident karaoke (sing-a -longs)
    • Pet therapy
  • Vocational: Yearning to learn new any ideas, philosophies & to be well informed through activities including- 
    • Annual Health Expo
    • Monthly wellness education seminars
    • Health Screenings
    • Wellness kiosk
    • Resident Seminars (i.e. Traveling Camera)
    • Volunteer opportunities
    • Orientation
    • Resident Council
    • Resident Art Galleries

For questions or to schedule a wellness assessment please call (239) 573-3334.

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About Age Dynamics
Age Dynamics

John Rude, M.S. is president /CEO of Age Dynamics, Inc. a business that provides expertise in the field of gerontology as it relates to wellness programming and facility design. ADI has developed wellness centers and award winning programs for retirement communities, consulting with over 200 clients spanning 40 states.

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"I have looked at every retirement community and Gulf Coast Village was my first choice. There are so many things to do with other people when I want to. If I want my privacy I just go to my lovely apartment and close the door! I am completely happy and I still have my independence."
Anne Lancet

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