Episode 11:3 Andrew Sokolowski on Breaking the Mold of Senior Wellness

The founder of LivWell Health talks about providing one-on-one fitness training in senior living communities and as a personal in-home wellness service.

About Andrew

Andrew has always been involved in the fitness world. His love for health and wellness led him to an undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology at Bowling Green State University then to a graduate degree from one of the nation’s top programs at the University of Southern California. The plan was to learn about the aging process and apply exercise principles to help senior populations live happier, healthier lives.

LiveWell Health opened in 2018 and has grown to a team of eight, with greater expansion on the horizon. LiveWell Health creates and executes one-on-one exercise routines for those over the age of 65 from the comfort of their own homes. Many of the LiveWell members have completed therapy protocols and are looking for increased benefit. Others wish to avoid or delay some of the common issues of aging in order to remain independent.

Key Takeaways

• The healthcare system makes it difficult to provide continuity. Spend more time with patients and our clients improves outcomes.
• Older adults want autonomy and purpose, to be challenged, motivated, and try new things. The biggest mistake made in senior living communities is treating residents as incapable.
• Out of pocket concierge medical centers that cater to the luxury market are a growing trend; they include fitness, nutrition, stress management, complementary medicine, and wellness services.
• Leading-edge technologies can identify strength balance and motion metrics.