January 2017 Newsletter

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

NEW EXTENDED HOURS START JANUARY 2017!

Starting January 2017 EngAge Wellness will be expanding our hours of operation.

Just in time for your New Year’s resolution!

Monday thru Friday - 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays - 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WEATHER CLOSINGS

Just a reminder that in the event Omaha Public Schools close, due to

Inclement weather, classes will be cancelled. However, EngAge Wellness

may still be open. Please call 402-552-7210 prior to attending, to check

for sure! We will try to have opening/closing announcements on the local

news stations, but the voice message on our answering machine will have

the most updated information. Thank you!

Rowing Machine Training

Would you like to get the most out of your rowing machine workout?

Catherine Saarela-Irvin, is a certified Concept II rowing coach. In a

one-on-one session she will coach you on form to ensure exercise safety

and maximum benefit. She is available by appointment.

Premium Participant Ten ½-hr. Sessions = $220.00 Four ½-hr. Sessions = $ 96.00 One ½-hr. Session = $ 25.00

Basic Participant $250.00 $110.00 $ 30.00

Non-Participant $295.00 $130.00 $ 35.00

FallProof™ Balance and Mobility Training FallProof™ is a progressive group class designed to address the multiple dimensions that

contribute to balance & mobility.

Class Benefits Include:

Pre-assessment for balance impairments

Post-assessment

Improved seated and standing posture

Improved walking ability

Strategies that will help improve the ability to recover from loss of balance

Increased confidence and reduced fear of falling

Improved performance of activities of daily living Tuesdays & Thursdays * 9:00 - 10:00 AM * 1/24/17 - 4/13/17 (12 weeks — 2 classes per week)

Price: Premium Participant $75.00 * Basic Participant $100.00 * Non-Participant $125.00

Fit & Strong! Do you have PAIN or STIFFNESS in your lower body? Join FIT & STRONG! To improve the quality of

your life! For older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis.

Class Benefits Include:

Manage arthritis

Exercise safely

Decrease joint pain & stiffness

Improve daily function

Reduce anxiety & depression

Develop & maintain an active lifestyle

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 2:30 - 4:00 PM * 1/30/17 - 3/24/17 (8 weeks — 3 classes per week)

Price: Premium Participant $75.00 * Basic Participant $100.00 * Non-Participant $125.00

Diabetes Prevention Program The Diabetes Prevention Program features an approach that is proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

If you have pre-diabetes or other risk factors for type 2 diabetes, now is the time to take charge of your health

and make a change! Our one-year program is designed to help you make lifestyle changes to improve your

overall health and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By improving food choices and increasing

physical activity, you can lose 5-7% of your body weight. If you have pre-diabetes, these lifestyle changes can

reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than 50% (71% in people over 60)!

Wednesdays beginning 2/1/17 * 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Weekly for first 16 weeks, then monthly for 8 months)

Price: Premium Participant $55.00 * Basic Participant $70.00 * Non-Participant class only $100.00 or

Class + 3 months membership $225.00

Health Enhancement Classes being offered at EngAge Wellness!

Please register at the Front Desk or call 402-552-7210. Must be pre-registered.

The class fees are being subsidized by Give65 funds.

Prices listed reflect $75.00 off!

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma starts with a buildup of fluid that increases the pressure in your eye and can cause damage to the optic nerve, the bundle of nerve fibers that transfers visual images to your brain. People are often unaware that glaucoma has no symptoms in its early stages because it often comes with no early warning. No pain. No discomfort. No blurry vision.

Anyone can get glaucoma, but those at higher risk include:

African Americans over age 40

Everyone over age 60, especially Hispanics/Latinos

People with a family history of the disease “If glaucoma is detected in its early stages, pressure can be controlled through medication or

surgery, and the progression of the disease can be delayed,” says Dr. Paul Sieving, director of the

National Eye Institute (NEI). “Early detection by having a comprehensive dilated eye exam every

one to two years is key to protecting vision, especially if you are at higher risk.”

Four Key Facts About Glaucoma:

1. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness

2. There is no cure (yet) for glaucoma

3. Everyone is at risk for glaucoma

Older people are at a higher risk for glaucoma but babies can be born with glaucoma.

4. There may be no symptoms to warn you

With open-angle glaucoma, the most common form, there are virtually no symptoms. Usually, no pain is associated with increased eye pressure. Vision loss begins with peripheral or side vision. You may compensate for this unconsciously by turning your head to the side, and may not notice anything until significant vision is lost. The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get tested. If you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately.

Some Statistics About Glaucoma:

Estimates put the total number of suspected cases of glaucoma at over 60 million worldwide.

74% of over 1,000 people interviewed said they have their eyes examined at least every two years.

61% of those are receiving a dilated eye exam (the best and most effective way to detect glaucoma).

In terms of Social Security benefits, lost income tax revenues, and health care expenditures, the cost to the U.S. government is estimated to be over $1.5 billion annually.

glaucoma.org/

nei.nih.gov/nehep/gam

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).

TEXT MESSAGE FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event that EngAge Wellness closes, due to severe Winter weather, you can receive a message

via text on your mobile phone! We just need to know who your carrier is… (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint,

etc.)

So, if you wish you be alerted by text message, of important opening/closing information,

please fill out this slip & return it to the front desk. Thanks!

Last Name: ___________________________

First Name: __________________________

Cell phone #: _________________________

Carrier: ______________________________

Q&A Session with Judy & Doug Watson

Q: How long have you been coming to EngAge Wellness?

A: We have been exercising at EngAge Wellness for 6 months.

Q: What activities do you participate in?

A: We do cardio workout 3 days a week and add strength training 3 days a week.

Q: What is your favorite aspect of EngAge Wellness?

A: We enjoy the staff. They are thoughtful and friendly.

Q: How has your motivation to exercise changed, since you started coming here?

A: We really enjoy coming. The people are really friendly and we enjoy them.

Q: What advice would you give other EngAge participants, to help them achieve their fitness goals?

A: Exercise, Exercise, Exercise!

Q: How has exercise help manage any chronic conditions?

A: We have both lost weight and feel so much better.

Q: Any tips for successful ageing you would like to share?

A: Keep exercising and have hobbies and interests.

A few facts about us:

We have been married 34 years. We have six children, fifteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Judy retired from Creighton University after 30 years as a Medical Assistant. Doug was a carpenter and retired in 1997 due to heart problems. Doug’s hobbies include woodworking and photography. He has won a number of awards. In the past he was a wedding photographer. In the 1960’s, Doug held the title of the Nebraska Indoor/Outdoor State

Archery Champion.

Visit us online!

www.unmc.edu/engage

Volume 6, Issue 1 | January 2017

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

402-552-7229

Chris Kocol

Operations Assistant

402-552-7210

Natalie Albretsen

P.T. Student/Work Study Employee

Natalie Wheeler

P.T. Student/Work Study Employee

Dana Steffen

P.T. Student/Work Study Employee

Trent Werner

P.T. Student/Work Study Employee

Patrick Bartmess

Volunteer Newsletter Developer

Jumble answers:

Fiery

Mirth

Energy

Mania

Answer to Cartoon:

My Gym

*New Parking Entrance*

There is a new entrance to the EngAge

Wellness parking lot off of Jones Street.

You may get to the new entrance from the

East — access Jones St. from 38th Ave. or

from the West — access Emile St. (turns to

Jones) from 41st

St. or 42nd

St.

Please remember to check in at the front desk each day you come in to

EngAge Wellness! This is important for many reasons including:

You getting credit for each attendance

Our overall attendance reporting

PLEASE CHECK IN!