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FSU President Joins Ranks of Older Adults Planning for the FutureTALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- As president of (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080722/AQTU112) "Education is a lifelong journey and the benefits of FSU aren't limited to students," said Wetherell. "Ginger and I are passionate about Westcott Lakes because while it allows us to plan for our futures, including healthcare, if ever needed, it's a community that fits our lifestyle and encompasses everything we love about FSU." While Wetherell and his wife have no intention of slowing down, a university-sponsored senior living community, like Westcott Lakes, offers great appeal. It provides a unique connection to a lifestyle enriched by lifelong learning and access to arts and culture. "Our connection to FSU is really a draw for so many, regardless if they're
an alum or not," said The FSU sponsorship is also reciprocal in nature, in that students and faculty will be involved in various initiatives at Westcott Lakes by being involved in lectures, healthcare and physical fitness programs, to name a few. Wetherell is also in a unique position regarding Westcott Lakes because, not only has he placed a deposit to reserve a residence, he also championed the university's sponsorship of the community. It is his conviction that reaching out to older adults is a natural extension of what FSU is all about. "All universities reach out to alumni in a variety of ways through travel programs and sports," added Wetherell. "Sponsoring a senior living community only makes sense, as people over the age of 62 strive for lifelong learning and have a desire to remain connected with an institution that provides access to a world of opportunities." In developing the FSU sponsorship with Westcott Lakes, Wetherell traveled to other university-sponsored communities, and then worked with a team to create a partnership that worked for them and the developer, PRAXEIS. He believes the long-term significance of the partnership between the university and Westcott Lakes goes well beyond the lifelong learning and intergenerational aspects. "In the broader sense, this is about culture and economic development," said Wetherell. "Our nation is about to experience a huge age wave with the Boomers reaching the age of retirement. This sponsorship signals that we embrace people of all ages and look forward to the untapped potential and their personal growth yet to come." On his own personal level, Wetherell admits his decision to become a member of Westcott Lakes is more about thinking of tomorrow, not today. "When I'm 85 years old, I want to look back and say 20 years ago, that was a good decision." Westcott Lakes at SouthWood -- to be located in the master-planned SouthWood community inTallahassee -- is a Life Fulfilling Community(R) for adults who want to experience the educational, cultural, social and entertainment benefits associated with an institution of higher education. It features a wide variety of distinctive maintenance-free apartment residences and club homes, surrounded by distinguished amenities including multiple dining options, state-of-the-art fitness club, tennis courts, walking trails, creative arts studio, theater, ballroom, housekeeping and transportation. As a true Life Care Community, Westcott Lakes community members also benefit from guaranteed access to premium healthcare and rehabilitation services, called the Health Assurance Guarantee. If ever needed, members have on-site assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing, in all-private accommodations at a considerable discount to the market rate. More information on the Westcott Lakes at SouthWood lifestyle is available at http://www.westcottlakes.org or by calling 866-510-1515. For more information, contact: SOURCE Westcott Lakes at SouthWood Tags: Education and schools, Real Estate, Home and Garden, florida _ _    Is your favorite bookmark site missing? Ask for it. |
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