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Ep. 45 | Transforming Senior Well-Being with Body Composition Analysis

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Episode Summary

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Nina Crowley sits down with Chelsea Blanding, MS, Well-Being Program Manager at Acts Retirement-Life Communities. Together, they explore how innovative well-being initiatives—like the My Acts Life program—are transforming the aging experience across 28 campuses. From implementing body composition analysis to incorporating technology and lifestyle coaching, Chelsea shares how Acts is fostering holistic wellness, behavior change, and increased engagement in older adults.

Key Takeaways

Acts Retirement-Life operates under a life care contract model across 9 states with 28 campuses.
The “My Acts Life” initiative provides personalized well-being experiences.
Body composition analysis is integrated into multidisciplinary assessments including fitness, nutrition, and emotional health.
Residents are using their results to set goals, engage more in fitness, and even shift from inactive to active lifestyles.
Education efforts are helping shift focus from BMI and weight to muscle mass and holistic health.
Acts is exploring the future role of lifestyle coaching to tie together interdisciplinary care.

About Chelsea Blanding, MS, CPT, CDP

Chelsea brings a deep understanding of senior fitness, holistic health, and personalized wellness programming. With over six years of experience at Acts, she’s led the transition from traditional care models to forward-thinking, resident-centered well-being initiatives. Chelsea’s leadership has helped embed body composition tracking, behavior change coaching, and technological innovation into day-to-day resident experiences.