Successful aging through individualized exercise of body, mind, & spirit.

September 2015 Newsletter

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EngAge Wellness will be CLOSED on Monday,

September 7th

in observance of Labor Day!

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, September is

“Cholesterol Awareness Month”

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body produces and is necessary for many body

functions. However, when there is too much cholesterol in the bloodstream, some will build up on the

walls of the blood vessels, including those of the heart. Over time, this build-up can impede the flow of

blood. High blood cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary heart disease.

As the leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease has the potential for touching many,

many Americans. One of every two males and one of every three females aged 40 years and over will

develop heart disease sometime in their lives. You can prevent heart disease by controlling those risk

factors that can be modified. By lowering risk factors – through exercise, reducing saturated fats and

cholesterol-containing foods, quitting smoking, and reducing excess weight, people can minimize their

risk of ever developing heart disease.

The desirable cholesterol levels are listed below:

Total cholesterol: Less than 200 milligrams per deciliter.

Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol): Less than 100 mg/dL.

High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol ("good" cholesterol): 40 mg/dL or higher.

Triglycerides: Less than 150 mg/dL.

Michelle’s Massage Message

The American Massage Therapy Association wrote an article last year,

about the “5 Ways Massage Can Improve Your Health”…

#1 — Control Stress

The long-term effects of stress can take emotional and physical tolls. Massage therapy may relieve stress and conditions associated with it, such as tension headaches.

Read the effects of massage on stress in more detail, by clicking on the links above…

https://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2885

ANSWERS are

on the back!!

EngAge Word Jumble — Created & drawn by Patrick Bartmess

The letters in the four words below have been jumbled. Arrange them in the

correct order and then use the letters that are in the circles, to solve the answer

to the cartoon caption. (These letters will need to be unscrambled, as well).

September is Healthy Aging® Month!

Healthy Aging® Month is an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of

growing older. According to Carolyn Worthington, editor-in-chief of Healthy Aging® Magazine, it’s never too late to find

a new career, a new sport, passion or hobby. Worthington says “Use September as the motivation to take stock of

where you’ve been, what you really would like to do if money was no object.” Seek out inspiration and practical ideas

to improve your physical, mental, social and financial well-being.

10 Tips for Reinventing Yourself During Healthy Aging® Month:

1. Do not act your age or at least what you think your current age should act like. What was your best year so far? 28?

40? Picture yourself at that age and be it.

2. Be positive in your conversations and your actions every day.

3. Have negative friends who complain all of the time and constantly talk about how awful everything is? Drop them.

4. Walk like a vibrant, healthy person. Be aware of your gait. Take big strides, always leading with the heel.

5. Stand up straight! You can knock off the appearance of a few extra years with this trick your mother kept trying to tell

you. Look at yourself in the mirror. Are you holding your stomach in, have your shoulders back, chin up?

6. How’s your smile? Research shows people who smile more often are happier.

7. Lonely? Stop brooding and complaining about having no friends or family. Do something about it now. Pick up the

phone and make a call to do one or more of the following: Volunteer your time, take a class, or invite someone to

meet for coffee.

8. Start walking not only for your health, but to see the neighbors.

9. Make this month the time to set up your annual physical and other health screenings. Go to the appointments and

then, hopefully, you can stop worrying about ailments for a while.

10. Find your inner artist. You may have musical or artistic talent inside you just waiting to be tapped!

September 27th — October 3rd is Active Aging Week!

The theme for 2015 is “Live Your Adventure”.

Go for a stroll in the park, ride a bicycle, play a game of golf with

friends, go dancing, walk the dog, etc… The goal of Active Aging

Week is to celebrate the positive aspects of aging! Older adults are encouraged to be

physically active and it’s also the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Visit http://activeagingweek.com/index.php to learn more, and for tips on how to boost

your energy, tips to become or remain healthy, and ways to achieve greater happiness!

Thursdays beginning 9/24/15 2:30-3:30pm

(Weekly for first 16 weeks, then monthly for 8 months)

Diabetes Prevention Program

Led by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

The Diabetes Prevention Program features an approach that is

proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

*See flyers posted, for more details on both

of these upcoming classes!

Price:

Premium Participant = $130

Basic Participant = $145

Non-Participant:

Class only = $175

Class + 3 months

Membership = $300

*Scholarships are available for Douglas

County Residents based on income.

“The program content is first rate, informative, and

thought out! The materials contained in the binder,

plus supplemental materials, are very comprehensive

and understandable, especially for a novice like myself.

Covering nutrition and keep food and exercise logs are

the most important aspects for losing weight, feeling

more energetic, and most importantly, preventing

diabetes. “

- Roger

DO YOU HAVE PAIN OR STIFFNESS IN YOUR LOWER BODY?

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE

This award-winning exercise/behavior change program is

for older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis.

The class includes 60 minutes of exercise, & 30 minutes of

group discussion/health education.

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 1:30–3:00PM

10/5/15 — 11/30/15 (8 weeks - 3 classes per week)

Benefits to YOU Fit and Strong! will help you:

Manage arthritis

Exercise safely

Decrease joint pain & stiffness

Improve daily function

Reduce anxiety & depression

Develop & maintain an active lifestyle

Price:

Premium Participant = $150

Basic Participant = $170

Non-Participant = $200

DANCE for your body & your mind!

Over the years research has shown that health benefits of dancing include stress reduction, increase in serotonin levels and improved sense of wellbeing. More recent studies have shown that frequent dancing can even make us smarter! As stated in the article Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter by Richard Powers, “A major study added to the growing evidence that stimulating one's mind by dancing can ward off Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, much as physical exercise can keep the body fit. Dancing also increases cognitive acuity at all ages.” To see the full article, and read about the New England Journal of Medicine’s report on the effects of recreational activities on mental acuity in aging, visit: http://socialdance.stanford.edu/syllabi/smarter.htm Besides the cardiovascular benefits that a lot of the physical activities included in the study offered, dancing was the only one that showed to offer protection against dementia!

Below are some of the results listed in the study, regarding the effects of activity & benefits to the mind:

Reading - 35% reduced risk of dementia

Bicycling and swimming - 0%

Doing crossword puzzles at least four days a week - 47%

Playing golf - 0%

Dancing frequently - 76%

If you’ve thought about trying Line Dancing class, feel free to come & watch or just give it a try!

Everyone has started from square one — some dances are a little more challenging than others, and

some people may pick up the steps faster than others, but that’s ok. As long as you’re moving, that’s all

that matters! It’s a fun class that gives you a great cardiovascular workout.

Chet wears a pedometer to track his steps & distance walked each day. After line dancing class the past

few weeks, it’s shown that he’s gone just over a mile!

As our 92-year-old former participant Leonard stated on his last day at EngAge Wellness (before he

moved), “I think that line dancing is the best class that you can do for yourself & everyone should take it.

It’s a really great workout”.

Line Dancing is held on Mondays & Wednesdays from 11:15am – Noon. Come join us!

Visit us online!

www.unmc.edu/engage

Volume 4, Issue 9 | September 2015

Refer One, Receive One…

Attention, Participants!

If you refer a friend, and they join EngAge

Wellness during the month of September,

you will receive ONE FREE MONTH of

participation!

EngAge Wellness Staff

Jeannie Hannan - PhD, ACSM-HFD

Wellness Manager

402-552-7227

Heather Shafer - M.S.

Wellness Specialist

402-552-7229

Sara Huebert - B.S.

Wellness Specialist

402-552-7210

Marshall Ozaki - P.T. Student

Work Study Employee

Eun Chang - Nursing Student

Work Study Employee

Chelsea Colton - Other Hourly Worker

Ryan Ereth - Other Hourly Worker

Angela Ferrante - Other Hourly Worker

Patrick Bartmess - Volunteer

Newsletter Developer

Jumble answers:

Practice

Organs -or- Groans

Aspire

Perspire

Answer to Cartoon:

Cargo Pants

IMPORTANT REMINDER!

Price Increase as of September 1st

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If you have not returned the “Change of

Participation Fee Form September 1, 2015”

which was attached to your letter, please do so

as soon as possible.

If you didn’t receive the form, or have misplaced

it, please stop at the front desk or give us a call.

We appreciated everyone’s cooperation and

understanding, during this transitional period.

Thank you!

September 11th is Patriot Day and

9/11 Remembrance Day

Wednesday, September 23rd

is the First day of