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Just what the doctor ordered! “Movement is medicine” for older adults and “exercise is the miracle drug,” says study after study about healthy aging. “You’re never too old and it’s never too late.”
Beginning Monday, Thursday, January 31, seniors are invited to join Gentle Exercise classes for 12 weeks at 4 locations in Houghton County. Designed specifically for those who have some physical limitations, the forty – five minute sessions are mostly chair based and focus on stretching and strengthening.
Highly recommended and backed by research, exercise for seniors has shown to improve well-being, quality of life, mood, brain function, and benefit all systems of the body. It is prescribed for those with arthritis, diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, and other chronic issues.
Classes are led by Susan Burack who has many years of experience as well as training in kinesiology, anatomy and physiology, yoga, tai chi, dance and dance therapy. She suggests that people who are uncertain about their ability to participate check with their doctor and come observe a session.
Sessions include support for independence including common issues of independent living for seniors such as balance issues and how to fall.
Sponsors of the program include Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, Aspirus Keweenaw At Home, and the sites.
Classes are free and open to the public. For more information call 482 3270.
Monday
Douglass House, Houghton 10:30 am
Tuesday
Arbor Green, Houghton 10:30 am
Lakeview Manor, Hancock 1 pm
Thursday
Park Ave Apts, Calumet 10:30 am
