b'7. Wellness Counsel Staffed wellness nurses and nutritionists provide counsel, measurement and monitoring so residents can take a more positive and proactive role in their overall health. From a Culture of Wellness 8. Spa Treatments Often considered luxuries, treatments such as skin care, hair & nail care, and massage are allimportant elements of integrated wellness at Shannondell.Donald, who moved to Shannondell from nearby Glenhardie, puts it all into perspective, You know its healthy to have a routine at our age. I went to the cardiologist the other day, and he said, Ill see you in a year, so I must be doing something right. Now, thats a checkup for living to inspire!Gimme 60 60 seconds with Michelle, the lead exercise physiologist at Shannondell. What fitness & aquatics programs are most popular today? Participation in group classes has grown this year, particularlyaquatics classes which, according to residents, tend to feel more calming/soothing. With such a wide-ranging wellness program here, though, residents enjoy ample opportunities tomeet individual goals, and stay and feel well. Whats this new technology that tracks individual workouts. Do residents like it?Since introducing the new HUR equipment, residents responseis best described as pumped! After an orientation, eachresident receives their own fob which, once scanned at amachine, pre-sets the resistance and seating according to their individual program. The system also tracks reps/sets and stores stats, reporting these to fitness staff who share progress with residents. The result is 2-fold . more motivated residents and healthier dialogue between trainers and residents!What can residents do to keep energy levels up in the winter?One of the best places to be, when the snow is falling, is in theheated pool. Its easy on the joints and makes a body feel good.We also offer a holiday incentiveThe 12 Days of Fitness to keep everyone moving and thinking about healthy habits during the season where we all tend to overindulge. Residents appreciate these daily reminders, and the fitness staff has fun making the recommendations festive. Tis the season!'