In this episode, Karina chats with Sue Dukes, Director of Wellness Services at Fleet Landing, about how gamifying wellness is transforming resident engagement in senior living.

Key takeaways:

• What is “Well-Inspired”? A trademarked, campus-wide wellness program that spans all dimensions of well-being—physical, emotional, social, vocational, intellectual, and spiritual.

• Gamification explained: A point-based system encourages participation, accountability, and friendly competition across all levels of care.

• Tracking & rewards: Residents earn points via a fitness kiosk or paper tracker for activities like Tai Chi, paddleboarding, strength training, PT, and more. The coveted prize? A custom t-shirt.

• Inclusivity matters: The program is designed to recognize every effort—from intense workouts to gentle recovery sessions—and includes all mobility and fitness levels.

• Tech today & tomorrow: Fleet Landing is expanding its use of technology while balancing accessibility for less tech-savvy residents. AI and app-based social tools are on their radar.

• Future goals: Grow intellectual and mindfulness-based offerings, explore tech-assisted programming, and keep surprising residents with creative new experiences.

“You don’t need a big budget to gamify wellness—just creativity, flexibility, and a willingness to celebrate every win.”