Premier Club June 2023 Newsletter

Health & Fitness News

June is National Alzheimer’s, Brain Awareness, Cataract Awareness, Men’s Health, and Safety Month.

THE IMPORTANCE OF STAYING HYDRATED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

Summer in Texas can be quite brutal, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees for multiple days in a row. It is important to stay hydrated at this time of year, since the body is losing more water during the summer than the winter. Seniors have to be especially careful. They tend to get dehydrated quicker than younger adults, because their bodies are less able to recognize when they are thirsty. Also, certain medications and health conditions can cause older adults to become dehydrated quicker. Here are the facts:

Symptoms of Dehydration:

Dry mouth, lightheadedness or dizziness, feeling really thirsty or even hungry, thick or gummy saliva, dark urine or little urine, muscle cramping, headache, fatigue, irritability, sleepiness, low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, dry eyes, sunken eyes, convulsions, and flaccid skin

Daily Water Recommendations:

Senior adults are recommended to consume 8 glasses of water per day (6 to 8 ounces per glass). This can vary for some individuals, especially those who are more active. Always discuss with your doctor the right amount you should be consuming on a daily basis.

Ways to Increase Your Water Consumption:

Take a water bottle around with you everywhere that you go throughout the day.

Keep a water glass at certain places that you will see it—such as the countertop, coffee table, or nightstand—to remind yourself to drink more.

If you don’t like the taste of plain water, infuse it with ingredients such as lemons, limes, fruit, cucumbers, mint, ginger, etc.

Set a timer to go off every hour to remind yourself to have a glass of water or other liquid.

Try a variety of options besides just water, such as tea, coffee (1 cup only), whole fruit, or 100% fruit juices.

Health and Fitness Calendar | June 2023

All Aquatic Balance classes will be run by the Fitness Director, Kim Engen. The Low-Impact Water Aerobics classes will be run by Marky Forrest. Aqua Yoga will be taught by Sandi Tindal. All classes will be 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the class.

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INGREDIENT OF THE MONTH

Carrots are an essential vegetable for your body to feel good and function well. Carrots benefit the body by promoting healthy vision, balancing your blood sugar, helping weight management, lowering your risk of cancer, regulating blood pressure, reducing heart disease, improving immunity, boosting brain health, and more!

Fitness Class Descriptions:

Low-Impact Water Aerobics with Marky Forrest

(T/TH at 10:00 AM and M/W at 6:30 PM)

This class is for men and women at an intermediate to advanced fitness level. Individuals will be taught how to strengthen and tone muscles, improve cardio-respiratory fitness, develop flexibility, and increase range of motion.

Aquatic Balance Class with Kim Engen

(M/W at 8:45 AM and 11:30 AM, T/TH at 8:45 AM, and F at 8:15 AM)

This class is for men and women at an intermediate fitness level. You will work on strengthening your legs and core muscles in the pool to improve your balance. Working on your balance and strength will allow you to walk better and help prevent falls.

Aqua Yoga Class with Sandi Tindal (F at 9:15 AM and 10:30 AM)

This class gives you the opportunity to cultivate healthy movement patterns, develop improved balance, and gain greater mobility throughout your whole body. You will discover the delight of moving in partnership with your breath and enjoy connecting with a variety of yoga postures in innovative, creative, and energizing ways. Come learn how to breathe fully and deeply with a powerful diaphragm, a stronger core, and a focused mind, all while reducing your stress levels.

If there is severe weather, we will not have pool classes. The gym will be open but the pool will be closed.

Refer a Friend Program: When you refer a friend, family member, or neighbor to join the Premier Club, you will get one month free of the Premier Club!

If you would like information about assisted living or memory care at Prestonwood Court, please contact Julie Carpenter or Jane Cueto at 972-306-2200!

They are happy to give you a tour and provide any information that you need!