Commun ty Matters Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
May 2017
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Get a move on for wellness! Senior fitness is a big topic every May when we celebrate Older Americans Month. Whether you have been an athlete all your life or you’re just beginning to exercise, every older adult benefits when they keep moving.
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Even gentle or moderate exercise can help fight pain, maintain better balance, and improve flexibility – all of which help elevate your overall wellness. So can prevention – you know what they say about an ounce! We asked Trisha Bahr, the director of our rehabilitation program, to share a few basic tips for wellness and reducing your risk of injuries. Good balance is one of the core elements of senior fitness, Trisha said. “Balance is just like a muscle.You have to keep them exercised, or you lose the strength. If you don’t challenge your balance, you will lose it,” she said. Trisha strongly urges people to work with a trainer when starting a balancestrengthening regimen. Don’t work on this alone. Presbyterian Manor WELLNESS, continued on page 2
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residents can find guidance at the Diehl Wellness Center and from our new physical therapist, Joe Miller.
getting out of bed can be a good start.”
At Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, we offer fitness activities for residents in Many of our residents have found the all neighborhoods. Independent living Wii gaming system is a fun way to residents can join in daily aerobics and improve balance and coordination. balancing exercises or use the cardio Trisha said Tai Chi is also popular for and strength machines in the Wellness its gentle, flowing movements. Center. In assisted living, residents can It’s important to continue doing tasks take advantage of stretching, aerobics, for yourself as much as possible. Trisha chair yoga and more. For health care said it can be tempting to start asking residents, wellness activities include other people to do things for you, like daily stretching, drum circle, music walking to the mailbox. therapy, and even adaptive volleyball “It takes so little time to lose muscle, and bowling. As always, check the strength and balance,” she said. “Even activities calendars for the latest if you don’t want to at first, just fitness opportunities.
Preventing accidents at home Good footwear is important. Wear shoes that offer support. Keep the area around you tidy, and remove trip hazards like loose cords or rugs. If you use a walker or cane away from home, keep using it inside your home as well. Trisha finds that many people leave them by the front door when they come in, which can increase the risk of a fall at home.
Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Lawrence Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org. Christie Patrick, executive director Angela Fonseca, marketing director To submit or suggest articles, contact afonseca@pmma.org. Telephone: 785-841-4262 Fax: 785-841-0923 Address: 1429 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS 66049-3425 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. LawrencePresbyterianManor.org
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Community Matters May 2017
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