Lessons Learned from the Case Studies

Social

Social connectivity is the foundation for the Vital life Community concept. Research has proven that sharing life with others enhances memory and motivation for individuals within a social circle to expand their Fun and Function stages of life. This search results in finding new ways to stay well and to help others stay well within our community.

Nutritional

Learning about proper nutrition in a group setting, led by professionals in the field, can help you sort out the massive amount of nutritional information that is on the market today. This method of learning will help you find the nutritional strategy that is right for you. Learning in a social environment speeds learning and the transfer of information to long-term memory. This transfer becomes easier because learning in a social setting offers more cues for recall as you process new information into your existing knowledge frameworks.

Environmental

Environmental wellness and social wellness go hand-in-hand, and this is because we interact daily with our living spaces, both personal and with our relationship with the planet. Together, we establish a culture of gratitude and caring for our neighbors and the living spaces that surround us on our campus. Collectively, we grow in respect of the environment and this helps us to balance our needs and the needs of the earth.

Spiritual
Spiritual wellness is highly individual and yet at the same time it is universal. We seek to find balance with the meaning and purpose of our existence, and almost in every case this leads to harmony with others.

Physical

Physical wellness not only involves exercise, but it also involves how we manage our bodies and proactively take care of possible medical issues. When we exercise with others, it helps to build a sense of excitement about making progress concerning endurance, strength, and flexibility. This motivation that we receive from others reminds us that to remain active will require seeking medical help when needed.

Occupational

Occupational wellness can encompass working outside of the home or volunteering in the community. It involves maintaining our skills, competencies and crafts that we have carefully developed over a lifetime. Sharing these gifts with others offers a continuous sense of achievement, and is a fantastic way to give back to the world the blessings that we have received.

Intellectual
Intellectual wellness is about learning and re-learning processes. Intellectual pursuit builds upon existing knowledge and strengthens our connection to past learning. Keeping our intellect strong and healthy is a continual process that takes patience and nurturing of the emotional self. We needed this strategy when we were younger; when we were trying to complete our education or learn new skills or hobbies, and we still need it today.

Emotional

Positive relationships are important for emotional wellness and an optimistic approach to life. Coping strategies for life developed from our social environment help us learn to adjust to change as we share our philosophies, and feelings and thoughts with others.