McKnight's April 4, 2024
“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.”
― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
The roles we play in our lives give us a sense of purpose and identity and are essential to self-worth; without meaning, we believe our life is worth nothing. That is true of all of us and of our residents. Resident engagement includes entertainment with community events, concerts and social activities, but it is never complete without residents feeling like they are living fulfilled, enriched lives — and this means prioritizing vocational wellness.
Vocational wellness is one of the seven dimensions of wellness as defined by the World Health Organization framework as promoted by the International Council on...