Americare - Quaker Hill

01/24/2026

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Physical Wellness

Activity: Marshmallow Challenge

This week in our community, the competition was fierce as our residents took on the Marshmallow Straw Challenge. ​The goal was to use suction to pick up marshmallows with a straw and transfer them to a plate as fast as possible. ​While there was plenty of laughter and "smack talk," these activities are a vital part of physical wellness.

​Oral Motor Skills: Using a straw is a sneaky way to exercise those mouth and jaw muscles.

​Focus & Coordination: It takes serious concentration and breath control to move those mallows!

​Community Bonds: Laughter is the best medicine, and nothing breaks the ice like a marshmallow falling mid-air.

​Healthy Competition: Our residents love a good challenge—it keeps the spirit sharp and the energy high.

01/15/2026

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Physical Wellness

Activity: Strike up some fun! 🎳

​There is nothing quite like the sound of a perfect strike! Our residents had a fantastic time at the bowling alley this week, proving that staying active is best done with a little friendly competition.
​Beyond the laughs and the high-fives, bowling is a secret weapon for physical wellness:

​Full-Body Movement: From the approach to the release, bowling engages the core, arms, and legs.

​Balance & Coordination: Finding that perfect aim while staying steady on your feet is a great way to sharpen motor skills.

​Low-Impact Exercise: It’s a wonde rful way to get the heart rate up and keep joints moving without the heavy strain of high-impact sports.

​Check out these photos of our residents in action! Whether it was a gutter ball or a Turkey, everyone left the lanes feeling stronger and more energized.

01/08/2026

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Environmental Wellness

Activity: Radio Recess

​There is something magical that happens when you combine music, movement, and the great outdoors.

Today, a resident soaked up some beautiful weather while dancing on the patio. ​This is Environmental Wellness in its purest form. It isn’t just about being "green"—it’s about finding harmony in our surroundings. Seeing the smiles that come from feeling the sun on your face while dancing outside reminds us all how healing nature can be.

01/03/2026

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Physical Wellness

Activity: Penny Toss

Playing a game like "Penny Toss" might seem simple, but at Quaker Hill it can be a powerhouse activity for our residents! It touches on physical, cognitive, and social health all at once. Plus, who doesn't love a chance to win some goodies!

The grasping of the penny and the underhand motion of tossing it at a target helps maintain fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Keeping tack of scores, calculating distances, and following the rules provides a gentle brain exercise. Last but not least, games break down barriers, encourage laughter , and provide healthy competition.

We don't just care about our residents, we have fun with them too!

12/24/2025

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Vocational Wellness, Emotional Wellness

Activity: Santa Came to Town

This Christmas season, one of our residents stepped into the role of Santa Claus for our resident Christmas party—and the joy was truly contagious. With a bright smile, a hearty laugh, and plenty of holiday cheer, Santa reminded us all that purpose doesn’t retire.

Supporting vocational wellness means honoring the skills, roles, and sense of contribution our residents still carry with them. By taking on this meaningful role, our resident Santa experienced the pride of giving back and being needed—something we all deserve at every stage of life.

Just as importantly, moments like these nurture emotional wellness. Laughter, connection, and shared memories filled the room, warming hearts and lifting spirits. The smiles on faces—both giving and receiving—were priceless.

We are so grateful for opportunities that allow our residents to shine, feel valued, and spread joy. This is what the season, and caregiving, is all about. ❤️🎄

A HUGE thank you to our families, community churches, and our corporate sponsor, Liberty, for providing gifts and supporting our beloved residents. Merry Christmas.

12/23/2025

The holidays are about being together, and that doesn’t have to change when a loved one lives in a senior living community. 💛 Our latest blog shares meaningful ways to keep traditions alive this season: https://americareusa.net/blog/how-to-include-your-loved-ones-in-senior-living-during-the-holidays/.

In this blog, our team will explore creative ways for families to include their loved ones in the holiday festivities.

12/12/2025

🎄 Social Wellness in Action! 🎁

Nothing brings people together like the joy of giving. This week, our residents shopped in our very own Christmas Store — a special time for them to browse, laugh, socialize, and pick out the perfect gift for someone they love. ❤️

These moments do more than spread holiday cheer… they strengthen social wellness, encourage connection, and remind our residents that they are part of a community that celebrates together.

Seeing their faces light up as they chose gifts for family and friends was truly magical. ✨
Here’s to a season filled with togetherness, meaningful interactions, and the joy of giving!

12/03/2025

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Emotional Wellness

Activity: Pet Therapy

Pet therapy refers to the use of animals as a way to help people cope with and recover from some physical and mental health conditions. Pet therapy can help our residents in several ways, such as reducing boredom, increasing movement and activity through walks and play, decreasing loneliness, and improving mood and general well-being.

Here are some our residents reaping those benefits as they enjoy the company and sweetness of our facility dog, Biscuit, and dachshund puppies who came to visit. I am not sure who enjoyed it more...the dogs or the residents!

11/28/2025

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿
At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Social Wellness

Activity: Fall Family Night

Last Thursday we spent a beautiful evening with our elders, their families, and our amazing staff. We shared delicious treats, played bingo, and filled the room with laughter and smiles. Nights like this remind us how special these moments of connection are—where friendship, joy, and togetherness make everyone feel right at home.

Thank you, again, to everyone who participated and for sharing in these amazing moments with us!❤️

11/19/2025

🌿This week's Wellness Win 🌿

At Americare, Wellness isn't a program- It's a way of life. Through Flourish Wellness, we create opportunities for residents to live with vitality, meaning, and personal fulfillment at every age and ability level.

Dimension: Emotional Wellness

Activity: Beauty Shop

Story: A visit to the beauty shop is for more than just appearances, it is essential self-care! Taking time to to pamper yourself is a simple yet effective way to boost confidence, reduce stress, and strengthen your overall emotional wellness.

Here we have a few of our ladies being pampered by our crew using our in-house beauty shop. If it isn't lifting their spirits (ours included), I don't know what could! Special shout out to Jan and Sheyenne for going all out for these special ladies.

11/17/2025

Thanksgiving may look a little different when your loved one is in senior living, but it can still be a day full of meaningful moments and connection.

Check out our latest blog for simple ways to make the holiday special for everyone: https://americareusa.net/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-family-thanksgiving-in-a-senior-living-community/.

Discover ideas for creating meaningful experiences with your senior loved ones, from holiday crafts to games and prayers, for this Thanksgiving.