Health & Wellness
Senior Wellness: How Residents of Our Community Stay Young at Heart, Mind and Spirit
Tai chi, salsa dancing, water aerobics—whoever said senior fitness had to be tedious or boring hasn’t seen the residents at John Knox Village of Central Florida in action. Here, folks are never at a loss for ways to boost their energy and wellness. The real challenge is deciding which programs and activities to… Read More
How Old Is Too Old for Physical Therapy? You May Be Surprised
Living with pain and limited mobility is something we all have to deal with as we get older, right? Not necessarily. While it’s true we’re not all as fast or agile as we may have been in our 20s, it’s never too late to learn balance improvement exercises, strengthen muscles… Read More
Inside The Studio
By Candace DeGiovine The much-anticipated opening of “The Studio” did not disappoint when the grand opening was held in December. The Studio was collaboratively put together by a committee comprised of both residents and staff. The group diligently worked on completing the room by preparing, cleaning, painting, and even reupholstering… Read More
Love Your Heart: Four Ways to Celebrate Cardiovascular Month Every Day
Did you know that more than one in three U.S. adults suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease? That’s 83.6+ million adults, according to the American Heart Association! Tragically, around 659,000 of those people succumb to cardiovascular disease every year, making it the leading cause of death in our country. Read More
Best Skilled Nursing Service in Florida: Newsweek Ranks Majestic Oaks # 1
In a state with 691 licensed nursing homes, Majestic Oaks at John Knox Village of Central Florida stands apart as the #1 skilled nursing service, but also as one of the best Life Plan Communities. Recognized on Newsweek’s list of Best Nursing Homes in 2024, this achievement reflects our unwavering… Read More
Two Feet, Four Feet, One Community: Residents’ Pets Are Welcome!
John Knox Village of Central Florida is as firmly committed to welcoming our residents’ pets as we are to the residents themselves. Why? Companionship and healthy aging! Read More
September Is Healthy Aging Month—At John Knox Village, It’s a Way of Life
September is Healthy Aging Month! Truth be told, and as any resident of John Knox Village of Central Florida will tell you, every month here is healthy aging month. With nearly 56 million U.S. citizens older than the age of 65—and with the world’s population growing older rapidly—there are more… Read More
Don’t Just Live—Live Well at John Knox Village of Central Florida
By Ron Wiggins August is National Wellness Month, a time to care for yourself, reduce stress, and live healthier. This August, thousands of people nationwide take a pledge to prioritize small daily acts of self-care. The creators of this month-long celebration offer a number of free resources to help you… Read More
Fall Prevention
By Trung BUI, DPT Did you know… Falls are the leading cause of injury and death by injury in adults over age 65? One out of four Americans age 65 and older fall each year? Every second an older adult falls? In 2018, this led to:– 36 million falls– 8… Read More
The Benefits of Social Activities for Seniors
How Social Activities and Retirement Communities Benefit Seniors As Aristotle said, “Man is by nature a social animal.” We may quibble about the animal part, but we know how important social interaction is, especially as we age. Building and maintaining social relationships and friendships can have a huge impact on… Read More