Senior Wellness & Fitness for Assisted Living at Allerton House in Quincy, MA
The Wellness & Fitness program is focused on maximizing independent living. The community’s health services coordinator, a registered nurse, is responsible for many aspects of resident healthcare. She arranges weekly blood pressure and weight clinics and schedules visits from healthcare providers such as a podiatrist, audiologist and ophthalmologist.
Residents of Allerton House at Hancock Park enjoy fitness classes led by the region's top senior fitness instructor. Directed exercise takes place two times a week for 60 minutes. At this time, residents work out on stationary bikes and treadmills, while socializing with other residents. Other exercises are set to music. Chair exercising, dancing, and weight training are incorporated into these popular afternoon meetings. The Wii Nintiendo Video Games, such as bowling and golf, provide an entertaining way to exercise and relax.