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The article presents the findings of a study on the state of wellness programs in continuing care retirement communities in the U.S. All the participants accept the philosophy of wellness as a lifestyle, not just an exercise program. Respondents reported that most opportunities for residents to achieve wellness existed in the social, physical, and spiritual dimensions. Respondents also noted the importance of counseling programs--either peer counseling or staff counseling.

This article provides information on the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH). Home to more than 1,200 eligible retirees and veterans, AFRH allows residents to maintain an independent lifestyle in an environment designed for safety, comfort and personal enrichment. AFRH has one campus in Gulfport, Mississippi, which was established on February 26, 1811, and another in Washington D.C., which was established in 1851. The Gulfport facility sustained severe damage from Hurricane Katrina and remains closed.

The article provides information on the National World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. and its projects. In May 2004, as the country was preparing to dedicate the National World War II Memorial on Memorial Day, Lutheran Homes began to reflect on the memorial's opening. David Gehm, president and CEO of Lutheran Homes of Michigan, issued a statement about the memorial. Lutheran Homes' administration was reminded of its own veterans and wondered how many it had in its programs and facilities.

The article discusses a variety of issues concerning the social accountability of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. Social accountability refers to a measure of the commitment of an organization to its mission, its stakeholders and the society. To contribute to its external community, a nonprofit organization can provide charitable services to the community, extend transportation services or operate meals on wheels program.

The article reports on the collaboration of two institutions to produce television shows that benefit the greater community and the students with hands-on training of the services for the aging. The nursing home, San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and the Southold High School worked together to make this possible. The shows feature content relevant to seniors and long-term care, broadcast on eastern Long Island's North and South Forks Channel 20.

The article focuses on treatment programs for bariatric residents at Andover Village Retirement Community in Ohio. The facility stresses interaction between residents and a strong support system. The education component goes hand-in-hand with diet in support groups offered five days a week before lunch and dinner. Furniture and devices, such as living room chairs, have evolved to accommodate bariatric residents.

The article reports that the Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown, West Virginia, are finding recreational and therapeutic opportunities in Nintendo's Wii video game console. According to Donna Tennant, marketing director at Sundale, it benefits balancing, arm movement, eye-Mild coordination, range of motion, and much more.

The article provides information on the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). MPTF is a community health and human services organization that provides long-term care, primary care, and charitable social services to industry members throughout Greater Los Angeles in California. The organization's Wasserman Campus features independent and assisted living, and a hospital. Philanthropy accounts for approximately 30% of MPTF funding.

The article features Nancy Root, an editor for a monthly publication in Boulder, Colorado called "The Mirror," which is written, edited and produced by residents of Frasier Meadows Retirement Community. Root reveals how she started as a reporter for the publication and was made the editor by Ed Putzier, the publisher of "The Mirror." She also shares how she and Putzier plans for the continued success of the publication.

The article offers information on various television stations that specialize in broadcasting television programs aimed at older people. Channel 6 at Greenspring in Springfield, Virginia, one of 19 independent stations at Erickson Retirement Communities, produces senior-focused television programs through the help of older people who volunteer as hosts, producers or audio-visual equipment operators. Several television programs of Retirement Living TV are also discussed.

The article offers information about the Alexian Brothers Live at Home Program which aims to provide aging adults with the opportunity to live and age in their own homes rather than in a nursing home. The program provides services throughout each member's lifetime for an initial payment and a monthly membership fee. The program's services and activities include ballroom dancing, housekeeping, bathing and dressing assistance.

The article focuses on the development of the restorative volleyball program in the Sunnyside Nursing Home in Florida. The activity uses only a beachball, a net and an open space. The scoring system used in restorative volleyball is the same as traditional volleyball. The nursing home has organized the Senior Olympics, a competition in which the players of Sunnyside play against the players of another nursing home.

The article reports on how teens and seniors enjoy summer together at the Summer Sizzler Youth Program of the Seashore Gardens Living Center in Galloway Township, New Jersey. Seashore has been providing care for seniors for 90 years. The Jewish organization offers assisted living, a healthcare center, Alzheimer's care, and rehabilitation services to 181 residents. In 2001, Seashore's administrator and director of recreation sought a way to integrate teens into the daily lives of residents.

The article focuses on the construction of the Cider House Bistro at Brooksby Village in Peabody, Massachusetts. Foods being served at the place are described. Information on its interior decoration is presented. The article also presents information on the entertainment events conducted at Cider House Bistro.

The article highlights the Comedy Night fundraising event held by the Island Nursing and Rehab Center in Holstsville, New York on September 24, 2005. The event featured a number of standup comedians. Center administrator David Fridkin offered a statement regarding the preparation for the event. There was also a Chinese auction of themed baskets.

The article focuses on the Beatitudes Campus Auxiliary, a faith-based continuing care retirement community affiliated with the Church of the Beatitudes, a congregation of the United Church of Christ which opened in Phoenix, Arizona. The origin of the Auxiliary is discussed. A statement from Peggy Mullan, president and CEO of the Beatitudes Campus is presented.

Reports on the book "Ageless--Remarkable St. Louisans," published by outreach organization St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors to recognize contributions of older people in Saint Louis, Missouri. Reason behind the publication of the book according to CEO Mary Alice Ryan; Older people featured in the book; Significance of the book's success to the organization.

Presents information on the Beautification Committee at long-term care facility Menno Haven at the Menno Village campus in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Background on the formation of the Beautification Committee; Landscaping and other projects of the committee; Pockets of Beauty designed and planted, including the Arbor Garden, Village Park, Rose Garden; Planting assistance from the horticulture class at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center on Beautification Day; Award given by the Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging to the Beautification Committee in 2000.