As we welcome a new year, I encourage you to slow down, take a step back, and focus on what truly matters. Are you building a legacy? Are you living the way you feel you should? Do you have goals
Author: Jill Fiala
Elite Living™ and Therapy Co-Exist in Long Term Care
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over the past decade, the death rate from falls has increased 63% for men and 83% for women. While rehabilitation and wellness services have always coincided with long-term care, Functional Pathways
The Sound of Music
What has keys, but cannot listen to the beauty it unlocks? A piano. Many facilities are privileged to have a piano, but most facilities do not utilize their existence. I was blessed to play recently at one of our partner
Beat the Winter Blues
The weather outside is frightful, and the fire is so delightful. The days are shorter. The wind is colder. I’ve got the winter blues. Would you believe that brain chemicals could be the cause of the winter blues? If you
The Gratitude Graffiti Project
The Gratitude Graffiti Project is based on the concept that one of the most important steps to your own well-being and happiness is to assume a daily practice of gratitude. Have you stopped today and thought, “What am I thankful
FALL Back into Good Habits
It is that time of year again when time flies. Football is in full swing, children activities are keeping you busy, and the weather is beautiful. Drive thru, take out, tailgating, and don’t forget the holidays are on the way. I encourage
Why I Do What I Do
Life throws us many curve balls including, loss of a loved one, disappointments, accidents, tragedies, and simple every day challenges. You have two choices. Do you get busy living or get busy dying? At the age of 14, I knew
Perfect Effort
After 15 years of competitive team sports and the drive to continue to pursue the competitive edge that would not seem to diminish, I decided to choose a hobby that no longer required so many people’s participation to have a
KARM Dragon Boat Festival ’14
On Saturday June 21st, 2014, Functional Pathways sponsored a team for the KARM Dragon Boat Race. We had 21 volunteers from surrounding facilities and the corporate office commit to rowing a Dragon Boat 250 meters as fast as they could.
Listen to Your Body
But what does this really mean? How do we listen? Am I hungry? Or am I just bored? Paying attention to what our body is telling us takes practice and patience. We must understand that it is impossible to eat