HEALTH & FITNESS Every day, discoveries in the field of gerontology
and changes in societal attitudes about aging are transforming
both thinking and practice in the field of senior care services.
Increasingly our residents are intent on pursuing not just
an active lifestyle, but a healthy lifestyle. Responding
to their growing desire for physical exercise, mental stimulation,
and a health-conscious diet, RPP has placed a significant
emphasis on health promotion in every facet of its operation.
RPP's "world-at-our-doorstep" location promotes healthy living for residents who like to take walks, who enjoy going out to volunteer, who have a thirst for enrichment courses or lectures on nearby college campuses, or who just have a yen to gad about for a change of scene. Residents can take advantage of numerous fitness, wellness and activity programs at RPP that support their physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being.
When you meet Dr. Barbara Resnick, one of RPP's nurse practitioners, you will understand why our community is so hyped on health promotion. "Dr. Barb," as she is fondly called by residents, first joined the staff in 1984 when RPP opened. In her dual capacity as Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, Barbara has been doing pioneering work in restorative care that is gaining national recognition.
"The purpose of health promotion
and disease prevention is to reduce the potential years
of life lost in premature mortality and ensure better
quality of remaining life," Barbara explains. "As Americans
live longer it is suggested that health promotion activities
are all the more important because these individuals will
have more years to benefit from preventative strategies."
How do we promote health at Roland Park Place? Let's count the ways!
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