From Hesitant First Steps to Visible Progress
Some residents walk into the fitness center at GreenFields of Geneva unsure they belong there. A few weeks later, they are walking farther, lifting more, and noticing they feel stronger getting through daily life.
At GreenFields of Geneva senior living community, wellness is not a program tucked into a schedule. It is part of daily life, shaped by opportunity, encouragement, and a team that believes movement and connection are essential at every age.
Leadership in Wellness Programming
That approach is guided in large part by Michael Zlotnick, the health and fitness specialist at GreenFields. Michael oversees wellness programming and fitness operations throughout the community, helping residents discover what they are capable of at every stage of aging.
The fitness center itself primarily serves independent living and assisted living residents. For those in memory care and skilled nursing, Michael and his team bring equipment and programming directly to the residents so they can participate in a way that is accessible and supportive.
A Young Professional with a Long View of Public Health
Now 26 years old, Michael has been part of GreenFields for five years. With a degree in kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, he originally expected a clinical path, but an opening at GreenFields shifted his direction.
“I look forward to coming to work every day,” he said.
He is also pursuing graduate studies in public health and an MBA at Elmhurst University, where he is halfway through a three-year program. As part of his training, he will complete an internship at GreenFields under the healthcare administrator, including development of a sundowning program for Reflections Memory Care.
