Cypress Cove Team Members Achieve Esteemed International Wellness Certification

Cypress Cove Team Members Achieve Esteemed International Wellness Certification

FORT MYERS, Fla. (January 30, 2024) As a professional working in the fast-growing field of older adult wellness, where the need for professional training and development has never been more urgent, Cypress Cove luxury life plan community is proud to announce that two of their leaders, Diana Rippl, MSPT, OCS, Director of Inspired Rehabilitation and Wellness Integration, and Wendy Post, MSOL, Resident Life Manager, are among the exclusive group of graduates of the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA) Foundation for Wellness course.

The specialized knowledge and techniques gained during this intensive, multi-week program promises to usher in a new level of expertise and relevance at Cypress Cove, where wellness has always been at the forefront of every facet of resident life. At the same time, it will provide a competitive edge by setting a new standard for wellness in the region and improving the lives of residents seeking measurable results from their wellness activities.

“This certification not only exemplifies Diana and Wendy’s commitment to professional development but also underscores Cypress Cove’s dedication to providing the highest standards of wellness for our residents,” said Executive Director Mary Franklin. “Their accomplishment reflects our ongoing pursuit of excellence in senior living, and we are proud to have them contribute to our community’s unwavering commitment to well-being.”

The curriculum focuses on the foundational elements of wellness, with course participants undertaking self-discovery activities, building their knowledge of wellness as it applies to wellness best practices, and leaving with new strategies for enhancing their existing wellness culture or careers. Topics range from understanding the science behind wellness to the creation of effective and implementable wellness programs, to wellness best practices and case studies.

About Cypress Cove
Cypress Cove, a not-for-profit organization opened in 1999, is a well-established, highly respected, life plan community (formerly known as a continuing care retirement community) recognized nationally for innovation in senior living. Located on a beautiful 60-acre campus at HealthPark Florida in South Fort Myers, Cypress Cove is home to more than 650 residents and offers a full complement of quality living options—independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care assisted living, rehabilitative care, and home health.

About ICAA Education (ICAA) link:
ICAA Education, Inc., develops and delivers courses designed to help active-aging professionals build the needed skills and knowledge to impact both older-adult wellness in all dimensions as well as the business bottom line.
ICAA Education, Inc., is a sister company of the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), a professional association that has led, connected and defined the active-aging industry since 2001. Founded in the belief that unifying the efforts of organizations focused on improving the quality of life of older adults benefits both the people they reach and the organizations themselves, ICAA’s vision is shared by over 10,000 organizations. ICAA’s support of the active-aging industry includes industry research reports, environment and program development, market development, education and research on healthy aging and wellness, networking, best practice sharing, marketing and strategy development, public relations campaigns and recognition programs.