Today we have so much knowledge and cutting-edge techniques to help us stay well and/or mend. The flood of information from the media and all the Internet resources on the topic of health have encouraged individuals to take a very active role in their health care, ask more questions, make more informed decisions and above all, to focus their attention on living a balanced and well lifestyle.

Advances in conventional and non-conventional medicine are helping people live longer and healthier. And this monumental accomplishment goes hand-in-hand with their willingness to be responsible for their health needs. There is a direct relationship. And it is encouraging to see the tremendous individual focus today on being well and being as independent as possible. This focus underlies all we do at Patriots Colony, both residents and staff. We are all dedicated to supporting each other as we demonstrate wellness.

Because of our partnership with Riverside Health System, a successful health care organization, Patriots Colony can offer our residents a tremendous health and wellness package. In fact, our variety of top-quality wellness programs stand alone among those offered in retirement communities. Our healthy benefits include on-site physician coverage, health education, wellness and fitness activities in or out of our wellness and fitness room and indoor pool, and nutritious meals in the dining rooms. A professional staff in our Wellness Clinic designs personalized wellness plans as well as offers screenings and health assessments.

While people in general are looking anew at diet, fitness and prevention, the concept of healthy living is hardly new to the residents at Patriots Colony. Because of the background of many of our residents, we at Patriots Colony are used to taking our health seriously so we are always in good physical and mental condition. We want to be prepared for anything -- even grandchildren! Certainly everyone anticipates a long and fulfilling retirement, so we work hard to be well and maintain an active lifestyle.

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