Joon Yun

The Dramatic Effects of “Brexeternity” on Brits’ Wellbeing

MONTHLY BAROMETER - WELLNESS EDITION "Brexeternity"-At the eleventh hour, all options are back on the table, from May's deal to a no-deal, from a softer Brexit to a second referendum. But irrespective of the actual outcome, Brexit won't be over any time soon.

Rose Villa Expands Pocket Neighborhood Model with Zero-Energy Cottages

A non-profit senior housing provider in the Pacific Northwest is investing in independent living "pocket neighborhoods" that prioritize socialization and community among residents, including a new design that meets its own energy needs. Rose Villa, a "type B" life plan community with more than 200 residents in Portland, Oregon, recently unveiled a new 12-cottage, energy-efficient neighborhoo

Senior Living Providers Add Chief People Officers as Workforce Challenges Mount

With unemployment rates dipping below 3% in states across the country, senior living workforce challenges are only becoming more acute. And like other industries, senior living providers see labor as an issue requiring dedicated C-suite leaders and are appointing chief people officers. Recently appointed chief people officers, such as Misti Powell at Civitas Senior Living ...

The Future of Work: Businesses Must Focus on Purpose and Flexibility

For most metrics measuring human progress (ranging from GDP-per-capita to life expectancy), we've never had a better life; yet a surprising number of individuals in high-income countries (most notably in the Anglo-Saxon world) feel miserable at work (where we spend a third of our adult life).

Wellness Evidence Study: Even 20–40 Minutes of Physical Activity Eliminates Health Risks from Sitting

A large, new study found that people who spend their day sitting may have to move less than was originally thought to eliminate serious health risks. Earlier studies suggested that one hour a day of physical activity was needed, but this new study found that even 20-40 minutes erased most of the risks of a sedentary life.