Wellness Resources for Berks County

Wellness involves more than your physical lifestyle.

National Wellness Month was created by Live Love Spa in 2018 to inspire a self-care movement. While celebrations come to a close with the end of the month approaching, you and your loved ones can promote wellness by incorporating acts of self-care into your lives all year long.

The Dimensions of Wellness

The Global Wellness Institute’s definition of wellness is: “The active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.” Wellness involves more than just physical health, and it is not a once-and-done activity. Practicing wellness requires active effort over time. Several dimensions of wellness contribute to living a holistic and healthy life:

• Physical Wellness: Try to eat a nutritious diet, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, and exercise consistently to promote wellness of the physical body.
• Mental Wellness: Physical wellness can contribute to mental wellness, and vice versa. Activities involving learning and creativity can be beneficial, as well as practicing mindfulness and participating in support groups. It’s also important to take breaks, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
• Emotional Wellness: Process and express your emotions, manage behaviors, and understand when others need to as well. Take time for yourself and practice gratitude when you can, as these practices can contribute to emotional resilience.
• Social Wellness: Connections with other people and communities, as well as connecting with yourself, can contribute to wellness. Try a new group skill or hobby, volunteer, or reach out to loved ones to support this.

Other dimensions include environmental, intellectual, occupational, and spiritual wellness.

Wellness Resources for Berks County

• Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance has a Peer Support Program, a Representative Payee Program for those living independently and needing help with finances, and offers Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS).
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Berks County provides support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals and those experiencing mental health conditions, as well as a Family-to-Family Education Program.
• If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis and needs support, dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit the 988 Lifeline website.

Griswold Is Here for You

Our team at Griswold Home Care for Berks County is here to support you and your loved ones through all dimensions of wellness. At Griswold, we offer in-home care services like Personal Care, Companionship, Homemaking, 24-Hour Care, Dementia Care Support, and more. We are proud to serve seniors and those with certain conditions, illnesses, or injuries throughout Wyomissing and the surrounding Berks County area. Reach out to create a personalized care plan today!