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Kevin Mallon

Kevin Mallon is the Corporate Director of Thrive Wellness for Presbyterian Senior Living and leads the Healthy Living Team at Pine Run Village. “I have a deep, internal joy for helping people make progress. I believe that a focus on growth and learning is what keeps our souls burning, and is at the core of true well-being. People shine the brightest when we come together to uplift others. This positive, common mission creates meaningful experiences and life-long bonds.” Kevin has forged his fitness and wellness expertise through working with older adults and meeting them with presence and attention, while building a supportive atmosphere, open to possibilities and living at an optimal level. Being a 22-year member of the Senior Exercise Professionals of PA, has allowed Kevin to collaborate with leading professionals on creating dynamic wellness environments that drive people to strive and live well. His degree is in Exercise and Sports Science from Ursinus College and is a certified Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO). Kevin’s is dedicated, through 25 years of experience in senior living, to working with, and empowering older adults to cultivate resiliency and pursue their passions and their unique abilities. He views each person as the captain of their own ship that he can help serve as an advocate in mind, body and spirit. Kevin, a certified rescue diver, spends warm weather weekends at the shore, with his wife and three children, scuba-diving shipwrecks off the Jersey coast for exploration, as well as spear-fishing and lobster catching.

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The Science of Gratitude: A Simple Practice to Transform Relationships

According to groundbreaking research, practicing gratitude isn't just good for our spirits. It also changes our brains and bodies in positive, measurable ways.

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Curiosity: The Key to Lifelong Growth and Happiness

As we journey through life, it's easy to fall into comfortable routines and familiar patterns of thinking. But what if I told you the secret to maintaining a youthful mind, regardless of your age, lies in something as simple as curiosity? That's right – the same wide-eyed wonder that drove us to explore every nook and cranny of our world as children can be our greatest asset in our later years of wisdom.

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The Path to Vibrant Aging for Seniors

I am always on the lookout for expert insights that help senior living residents live their best lives. Recently, I came across some advice on the core principles from Dr. Florence Comite, a recognized precision medicine doctor. Dr. Comite specializes in reversing disorders of aging and boosting lifespan. Her recommendations are particularly valuable for senior living residents; they're also relevant for our team and other community members who want to set themselves up for healthy aging.

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Aging, Willpower and Living Well: How Challenging Yourself Keeps You Thriving

In recent neuroscience news, a fascinating discovery could revolutionize how we think about aging, willpower, and living well.

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Playful Wisdom: The Villager Games Unveiling the Art of Well-Being

In the vibrant tapestry of Pine Run Village, a Presbyterian Senior Living Community, the recent celebration of Active Aging Week 2023 was not just a week-long event—it was a lively showcase of the profound connection between play, physical and mental fitness, and the overarching goal of our communities: empowering residents to develop a holistic healthy lifestyle.

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