Brandon Wilde Team Member Recognized as a Wellness Leader

06/04/2026

Avery Villines, Senior Director of Community Life Services, Completes Prestigious ICAA Foundation for Wellness Program

At Brandon Wilde, wellness is more than a program. It is a commitment to helping residents live healthier, more purposeful, and more fulfilling lives. That commitment was recently strengthened as Avery Villines, Senior Director of Community Life Services, graduated from the ICAA Foundation for Wellness Certificate Course, an industry-leading professional development program offered by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA).

As the senior living industry continues to evolve, wellness has become a central focus for both residents and providers. Through this intensive program, Avery gained advanced knowledge and practical strategies designed to support whole-person wellness, including physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual well-being.

This achievement reflects both Avery’s dedication to professional growth and LCS’s commitment to advancing wellness across its communities nationwide. As the nation’s leader in senior living management, LCS believes wellness should be integrated into every aspect of community life, empowering residents to pursue their passions, maintain independence, and thrive at every stage of aging.

The curriculum explores the foundational principles of wellness and healthy aging, equipping participants with evidence-based strategies to create meaningful programs and experiences that support resident engagement and well-being. Coursework includes the science of wellness, behavior change, program development, and best practices for fostering a culture of wellness.

The knowledge gained through this program will help enhance wellness offerings at Brandon Wilde, ensuring residents continue to benefit from innovative programming and personalized opportunities that support their goals and interests.

About ICAA Education

ICAA Education, Inc. develops and delivers courses designed to help active-aging professionals build the skills and knowledge needed to advance older-adult wellness while supporting organizational success.

ICAA Education is a sister company of the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), a professional association that has been a leading voice in the active-aging industry since 2001. ICAA supports more than 10,000 organizations worldwide through research, education, networking, best-practice sharing, and initiatives designed to improve quality of life for older adults through wellness and healthy aging.