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Life Care Center Of America

Our patient residents enjoy a friendly environment, dedicated staff, comfortable surroundings and individualized care that promotes maximum independence. Our skilled nursing facilities also provide residents with inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation in all three therapy disciplinesoccupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.

Life Care Center of Gwinnett 3850 Safehaven Drive | Lawrenceville, GA 30044 770-923-0005

Life Care Center of Lawrenceville 210 Collins Industrial Way | Lawrenceville, GA 30043 678-442-0777

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Continued from page 6 stillness,” she said. Staying active not only during classes, Fletcher also works out at home, doing tai chi and running on a treadmill.

Foster has been taking classes at the ACDC location for the last seven to eight years, after being brought along initially by a friend. Since then, it has become a regular part of her life. “I like the dance part mostly,” she said, dancing a bit in her seat. “It keeps me moving.”

“You get to be our age, you better be moving,” Toliver chimed in. Everyone nodded in agreement.

Beyond the physical benefits, taking regular fitness classes can also be a much needed mental health boost. “Exercise is not just physical,” asserted Mary Lee Davis, a 72-year-old attorney and part time judge in DeKalb Traffic Court. For Davis, exercise has always been a big part of her life, and she was an avid runner well into her 50s. These days, Davis takes classes such as water aerobics, strength building and tai chi.

“I love the meditation aspect,” she said, noting that she gains balance, mental clarity and a meditative mindset from working out regularly. “It helps keep me centered and focused.” As a very active person, Davis feels a drive to make up for sitting all day on the bench during work. To her, that means taking classes that work out her body while calming her mind.

In order to maintain healthy habits, you have to also enforce them, so regularly attending SilverSneakers courses with friends is one of Davis’ top priorities. “I don’t allow much to interfere with my classes or my grandparenting,” she said with wry conviction.

For those seeking a healthier lifestyle, socialization and a variety of courses, SilverSneakers is a wonderful option that makes exercise a feasible part of everyday life, regardless of where you live or how much money you have in the bank. To find a SilverSneakers location nearby and apply for membership, go online to www.silversneakers.com, call 866-584-7389 or email silversneakerswebcontact@healthways.com.