Visit the pollinator garden that is soon to be buzzing with blooms. Wesley at Tehaleh’s nature-inspired vision of connecting neighbors to the outdoors can be seen in the natural features of the architecture, lush landscape, resident gardens, and now the newest neighboring park. A short woodland trail walk leads you to Reflection Park, which will
Find greater independence with Wesley’s Catered Living program. Is meal preparation getting too difficult so you’d rather snack on crackers or microwave a frozen dinner? Do you fear falling and go without showering? Are you forgetting to take your medications and risk having a dangerous health event? Wesley has a living option that allows you
At 100 years old, Harriet is loving her journey at Wesley. Along that journey, there are many people and places that give meaning to life. Harriet Farman, a long-time resident of Wesley, lives her journey joyfully. Having lived previously at Wesley Des Moines and now at Wesley Bradley Park, Harriet is a cherished friend of
Spring is a great time to refresh your home. While you’re tackling your home’s trouble spots, take time to remove clutter, organize cupboards, and sift through junk drawers. Our spring-cleaning checklist is double duty. Jumpstart a much put-off downsizing exercise while leaving your home sparkly clean. START WITH A PLAN Cleaning and organizing can be
As we navigate these unprecedented times, we continue our commitment to supporting our residents, staff and communities. Check this page for updates from Wesley regarding how we’re protecting our communities. View a Zoom presentation for information on the COVID-19 vaccine. March 11, 2021 As we reach the one year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, our
Learn about Wesley’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout and watch our video to hear perspectives from residents of Wesley communities. Nearly 100% of residents and over 70% of staff at Wesley communities have completed the two-dose regimen of the COVID vaccine. Coordinating this massive effort on Wesley campuses was no small feat as over 3,000 doses have
Check out our list of simple adjustments to make daily activities more comfortable, reduce accidents, and support independent living. According to the CDC, among adults age 64 and older, falls are the number one cause of injury, hospital visits due to trauma, and death from an injury. With more than half of all falls occurring
As residents of Wesley communities get their second dose of vaccines, volunteers have lovingly supported these efforts. While Wesley team members coordinated with pharmacies to administer the vaccines, resident volunteers helped sign people in and some retired nurses observed people for side-effects afterward. “This was a big day for the folks living here, and I
Learn more about caregiver fatigue, what it is, and how to prevent it. As the population ages, more people who aren’t health care professionals are providing caregiving. Many family members who are actively caring for an older adult often don’t self-identify as a caregiver. A caregiver is defined as anyone who provides help to another
Messages of gratitude from Wesley Health & Home Care How do you describe a year that many would like to forget? Covid-19, PPE, protocols and the bizarre over-purchasing of bath tissue could be key highlights of what most would remember about 2020. COVID-19 has affected families, friends and strangers alike, with some unable to tell
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