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Successful aging through individualized exercise of body, mind, & spirit.
August 2015 Newsletter
Fundraiser Item Donations
We need your help with auction/raffle items for our annual fundraiser. Please think about items you
may wish to donate... We request that donors create baskets with items having a similar theme!
(Some ideas are listed below).
Coffee & Tea Basket Wine & Cheese Basket Chocolate Lover’s Basket
Gardening Basket New Baby Basket Restaurant Gift Card Basket
Baking Basket Movie or Date Night Basket
A few other item ideas include:
Sports tickets to a Husker game, Creighton game, UNO game, etc.
Concert tickets
Weekend getaway to a place you may own or have ties to
Membership to the Zoo, Durham or Joslyn Museum, Lauritzen Gardens, etc.
Tour of a Winery or Brewery
Spa Day - manicures, pedicures & massages
Please gather items being donated and start
bringing them in — We want to have all
auction items here by September 1st!
Thank you in advance for your help!!
The “EngAge in Fashion” Style Show & Fundraiser is only two months
away!! Please mark your calendars for Thursday, October 1st
and
plan to attend!
The event is being held at the Field Club Country Club this year.
Tickets are $40/person.
5:30-6:15 Cocktails and Appetizers (cash bar)
6:15-7:30 Style Show and Live Auction (Lindley Clothing Co., Chico’s)
Please call 402-552-7210 to register!
Brought to you by:
Desserts Needed!
We are able to bring in our own desserts at the fundraiser on 10/1/15. We have such wonderful
cooks/bakers among our EngAge Wellness participants that we know we’ll have some
outstanding desserts for the event.
If you would like to help out with the fundraiser by making a dessert, please let us know.
Thank You!
National Friendship Day
was Sunday, August 2nd
!
Each year in August, National Immunization Awareness Month provides an opportunity to highlight the value of immunization across the lifespan. Activities focus on encouraging all people to protect their health by being vaccinated against infectious diseases. The two immunizations that are relevant to adults over the age of sixty are Zoster and Pneumococcus. Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. When pneumococcal bacteria spread to your ears or sinuses, it generally causes mild infections. When the bacteria spread into other parts of the body, it can lead to severe health problems such pneumonia or meningitis. These illnesses can be life threatening, especially for adults 65 years or older. Zoster immunizations protect against shingles, which affects one out of every three people in their lifetime. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox, so anyone who has recovered from chickenpox may develop shingles. However, the risk of shingles increases as you get older. The recommendations are: Zoster: one dose after the age of 60 Pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate: one additional dose after the age of 65 Pneumococcal polysaccharide: one dose after the age of 65 if you have not received one yet The recommendation for the rest of these immunizations is one to three doses throughout the span of your life if a risk factor is present, if you lack documentation, or have no evidence of a previous infection. If you have any question about your immunization schedule, your doctor will provide you with best-informed advice. Influenza Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Td/Tdap) Varicell Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) Meningococcal Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Haemophilus influenzae type b [source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
To see if you are qualified or for further
information about program fees, contact:
Jeannie Hannan, PhD
Lifestyle Coach
402-552-7210
Thursdays beginning 9/24/15 2:30-3:30pm
(Weekly for first 16 weeks, then monthly for 8 months)
At UNMC’s EngAge Wellness
38th
Ave. & Leavenworth
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
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
Please call 402-552-7210 to register!
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).
“Exercise Tip of the Month” Brought to you by your Wellness Specialists, Sara and Chelsea
Important Treadmill Safety Reminders!!
Stand with both feet firmly planted on the treadmill’s belt. (NOT the side casing)
Attach the safety clip to your shirt.
Press the “Quick Start” button twice.
Press the speed increase button ONE PUSH at a time, to increase the speed.
DO NOT hold the speed increase button down!
***Make sure you feel comfortable operating the treadmill before using it…
Michelle’s Massage Message
Massage & specialized soft tissue myofascial releases is especially effective in supporting those over 60 years of age in their rehabilitation to resume their active lives…
Read the full article at:
http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=15091
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
Michelle is available on Mondays from 9:00AM — 5:00PM
and other days/times (per her availability) upon request.
Call 402-552-7210 or see the front desk, to schedule an appointment!!
(Please pick up the Therapeutic Services flyer & brochure, for pricing and more details!)
Visit us online!
www.unmc.edu/engage
Volume 4, Issue 8 | August 2015
Refer One, Receive One…
Attention, Participants!
If you refer a friend, and they join EngAge Wellness
during the month of August, 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
Coleman Lay - Student Intern
Chelsea Colton - Other Hourly Worker
Ryan Ereth - Other Hourly Worker
Angela Ferrante - Other Hourly Worker
Patrick Bartmess - Volunteer
Newsletter Developer
Jumble answers:
Physical
Jumper
Bridge
Finger
Answer to Cartoon:
Pumping Air
Congratulations & Best Wishes
to the Newly Weds!!
Mr. & Mrs. Cody & Sara Huebert
~ Sara & Cody were married on July 18th
, 2015 ~