"At University Village, we're committed to helping residents achieve their full potential through this program. Before Masterpiece Living, we did strive to create a stimulating environment for our residents, but we felt we weren't doing as much as we could. Over time, our residents were becoming more sophisticated and knowledgeable, and placed greater expectations on us. We introduced Masterpiece Living, which proved to our residents that engaging in stimulating activities and making good choices could indeed improve their lives. We've now doubled our participation in exercise classes, adding advanced aerobics and aquatics classes, and have hired a personal trainer for our exercise room. We have a Masterpiece menu that offers healthy food choices. Our residents have also responded in a big way to educational and volunteer opportunities. Participants tell us their lives are much richer and fuller now, which shows that Masterpiece Living really works!"

"When we first opened our community, we had only a small exercise room with limited equipment, and only our independent living residents used what we had. At the request of numerous residents, we eventually added state-of-the-art equipment, a larger room and a personal trainer. Still fewer than 40% of our independent living residents used what was offered, and we had almost no participation from residents at other levels of service. After we introduced Masterpiece Living, our participation rate increased to 60%, and now includes programs for both assisted living and skilled nursing residents. Our dining room now offers more healthy meal choices, much to the delight of our residents, and we provide dietary counseling upon request. In all, Masterpiece Living has surpassed everyone's expectations, and has certainly dispelled the myth that seniors aren't interested in wellness. Thanks to Masterpiece Living, our residents are now living much more productive and healthy lives. We've also found it to be a great marketing tool in attracting seniors to our community."

"The challenge of Masterpiece Living is being the best you can be. Participating in this program has definitely broadened my horizons in every area of life. Physical: In addition to regular exercise, I've now added Tai Chi and some swimming to my daily routine. Intellectual: In addition to reading, I now work various puzzles and regularly attend programs at universities and performing arts centers. Social: I've become a member of several clubs involving programs, games and meals in my own home and in the homes of my friends and neighbors. Spiritual: In addition to attending church, I spend more time in Bible reading and study, as well as prayer and meditation. My goal is to make a difference to someone each and every day."

"I'm so impressed with Masterpiece Living that I've written letters about it to all four of my children, who are in their 50s and 60s. They're all rapidly approaching retirement age and I want them to be prepared to live to 100. I really stressed the social angle in my letters and encouraged them to broaden their horizons. I didn't expect them to do anything drastic - I just wanted them to think."

"Masterpiece Living has brought me a new sense of awareness. Since becoming a participant in the program, I joined my community's Resident Council and actively participated in several community sewing clubs. It's helped me get to know people, take care of myself and most importantly, have fun."

"Masterpiece Living has made me aware of the importance of participating in activities where you make new friends and stimulate your mind with new learning experiences. Although I'm deeply committed to improving my spiritual life, I had neglected my physical being. Through Masterpiece Living, I was encouraged to exercise more and lose weight. By making wise food choices and working out regularly, I've lost 50 pounds in the last year. The result of being a 'masterpiece' is that I feel better, look better, am busier than I was, have made many new friends and am so much happier. I am involved with life again!"

"I became interested in the Masterpiece Living program after reading about the value seniors may gain from engaging in various activities. Before I became active, I had a great deal of stiffness in my legs. I found aerobic exercise, under the supervision of a personal trainer, to be of great value. I also found that volunteering gives me a great deal of satisfaction. Masterpiece Living gives seniors like me many different ways to lead a healthy life."

"Since joining Masterpiece Living, I've experienced wonderful results regarding my health and my general outlook on life. I recommend that everyone take advantage of this amazing program."