Stay Healthy and Engaged With FOX Stronger Living

We are taking a proactive approach to care, rather than a reactive approach

As we age, it’s critical to maintain balance, strength, and flexibility to support daily function and prevent injury. Included with your monthly rent is access to evidence-based, objective assessment tools and FOX Stronger Living program that offers comprehensive wellness screenings and classes to help maintain your health and independence. In addition, the FOX Stronger Living (FSL) program averages 160 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week—helping promote overall wellness and with proven results among residents!

Therapist working with a resident at The Birches at Newtown in Newtown, Pennsylvania

Resident Success Story!

One of our residents moved to the Birches 2.5 years ago following a stroke. This resident's daughter shared that the therapy her mom received in the hospital prior to moving to our facility was very discouraging and told her Mom she would never walk again. Fast forward 2.5 years, and our resident has dedicated her time to working hard and participating in our Fox Therapy, 1 to 1 wellness visits, and activities at the Birches. This resident is now on a program where she performs exercise and walking every morning after breakfast, and she has accomplished the feat of walking 275ft with her rolling walker!

OPTIMAL LIVING with FOX Rehabilitation

Optimal Living for 100% of Our Residents

Through a regular regimen of exercise and a focus on prevention, the Optimal Living Program by Fox Rehabilitation improves strength, mobility and balance, which translates into fewer falls, fewer hospitalizations and a healthier overall lifestyle. Participants benefit from more than 150 minutes of therapeutic physical activity each week. Clinical experts create and carry out individualized wellness plans. Residents have the option of a one-on-one class, or a group class based on similar levels of fitness.

FOX Program Focus

FSL focuses on several important programs that enhance both physical and emotional well-being, including:

Sit to be Fit - Seated strength and aerobic exercises for intermediate and wheelchair residents.
Strength, Balance & Mobility and Balancing Act - Higher level standing classes to challenge balance and promote dynamic strength and coordination
Walk & Roll - Walking program with both individual and group walking.
Range & Relaxation - A range of motion and stretching program for our Memory Care residents to promote better joint mobility and maintain flexibility, done in a relaxing setting with calming music
Meditation – Practicing different techniques from guided imagery to breathing awareness to help reduce stress and increase overall well-being.

What else do we get from FOX?

Other elements of the FOX Stronger Living Program include dementia education for community caregivers, continence programming offered to all residents, disease-specific wellness programs, customized cognitive exercise classes for residents with dementia, on-call physical therapists, dementia support groups for families and ergonomic analyses and wellness offerings for staff. These benefits are offered with no additional cost to the residents or their families.