Episode Details

In this episode of Senior Living Straight Talk, host Pamela Fultz, Community Manager at Vi, welcomes Carrie Schroeder, Executive Director at Vi at The Glen, to discuss an exciting new initiative across Vi communities: Vista 360 Well-Being.

Building on Vi’s long-standing commitment to resident wellness, Vista 360 shifts the focus from traditional wellness programming to a more expansive, personalized approach to overall well-being. With three guiding pillars—Empower, Elevate, and Enliven—Vista 360 integrates innovative experiences, cross-departmental service enhancements, and signature programs designed to help residents live fully, purposefully, and joyfully every day.

In this episode, they discuss:

• The evolution from Vi’s “Living Well” initiative to the more holistic Vista 360 Well-Being model
• The difference between wellness (activities that support health) and well-being (how residents experience and feel about their lives overall)
• Vista 360’s three pillars—Empower, Elevate, and Enliven—and how they shape daily life at Vi
• The three signature experiences: Vista Explore (travel), Vista Enrich (brain vitality), and Vista Discover (experiential learning)
• Vi’s partnership with Orbridge to offer curated and exclusive travel opportunities for residents
• Collaborations with leading experts including Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Aegis Therapies, Maggie Moon, Dividat, and SmartFit
• How Vista 360 extends beyond programming to elevate service standards and empower both residents and team members

Memorable Quotes:

• “When I think of well-being, I think of that broader concept—it reflects how people feel and experience life overall.”
• “I don’t know if there is a typical day. It really falls to who the person is and what they need that day to bring them joy.”
• “Our constant challenge will be keeping those three pillars in the forefront—how do we empower, elevate, and enliven?”
• “If we’re not offering it, tell us what it is so we can offer it.”

Resources:

• Learn more about Orbridge Travel: https://www.orbridge.com/
• Pacific Neuroscience Institute: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/
• Aegis Therapies: https://www.aegistherapies.com/
• Maggie Moon (The MIND Diet): https://maggiemoon.com/
• Dividat: https://dividat.com/
• SmartFit: https://www.smartfitinc.com/
• Find out more about Vi Living at our Website: https://www.viliving.com/

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