Monthly Archives: July 2010

Working at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

By annepburnell | Published: July 27, 2010
Getting ready for my third  week at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. The experience has been beyond my wildest dreams. Working with seniors is so gratifying, but helping seniors with specific chronic illness is amazing. In week one we measured patients capabilities- balance, arm strength, ankle strength, leg mobility, etc.  Then it was into the pool to practice [...]
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Living Long, Living Strong

By annepburnell | Published: July 27, 2010
Hello Stronger Seniors, Here is a very special video from the New York Times… stories from folks who have lived to 100. These people will touch your heart and inspire you to continue to strive towards better health and a better life. www.nytimes.com/interact ive/2010/10/19/health/2010 1018-centenarians-voices-p hotos.html?ref=science Stay strong Anne
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Exercise Can Improve Balance and Depression

By admin | Published: July 27, 2010
Exercise and depression, + more Try exercise if you’re feeling depressed Moderate, regular exercise may be just as helpful in combating serious depression in older people as anti-depressant medication, says a recent report by scientists at Duke University Medical Center. Read more: https://www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/elderly_3.asp This story reiterates what we’ve been saying all along… The scientific evidence is clear – physical inactivity [...]
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February 2008

By admin | Published: July 27, 2010
Welcome to the Stronger Seniors February Newsletter Dear Stronger Seniors Family, We had hoped to have our new DVDs ready by now, but we ran into another snafu.  They will now be ready at the beginning of March- for sure. So look for Stronger Seniors Pilates, Pilates Resistance Band and Yoga.  Add variety to your exercise… you will [...]
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Sunrise of West Bloomfield, Michigan has adopted the Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise DVD Program for their residents

By admin | Published: July 26, 2010
We are pleased to announce that Sunrise of West Bloomfield, Michigan has adopted the Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise Program for their residents, according to Vivian Elliott, Activity Director. Just minutes from Highway M-5, Sunrise of West Bloomfield is nestled in a residential area with a beautiful, protected wetland behind our property. They pride themselves in their [...]
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Healthy Lifestyle Tip: Boost Your Brain

By admin | Published: July 26, 2010
Perhaps the most striking brain research today is the strong evidence that exercise may prevent some kinds of mental decline. Next time you are feeling uninspired, puzzled or stumped, don’t bang your head against the wall, get moving. Even a short 20-minute bout of exercise might be enough to unlock your mental block, says Philip [...]
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Lifelong exercise helps seniors keep their hearts healthy, new research shows.

By admin | Published: July 26, 2010
Healthy people over age 65 — without any chronic diseases were recruited from another study in which they’d been reporting their weekly physical activity for the previous 15 to 25 years. The participants underwent cardiopulmonary stress tests, ultrasounds of the heart and blood vessels, and other tests to assess their heart health.The results showed that the [...]
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Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise selected by Senior Lifestyle Corporation

By admin | Published: July 26, 2010
Senior Lifestyle manages over 50 communities in 13 states, SLC is the nation’s twelfth-largest senior living specialist – and the only company offering retirement living for every economic level, from luxury to mid-market to affordable. American Senior Housing Association calls them one of the top 10 senior living companies, and National Real Estate Investor ranks them [...]
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Seniors at Halcyon House Exercising Three Times a Week!

By admin | Published: July 26, 2010
Seniors at Halcyon House, a WesleyLife Retirement Community in Washington, Iowa, are enjoying the Stronger Seniors® Chair Exercise DVD Programs three times a week, thanks to Becky Carter – Wellness Director at Halcyon House. Keep up the GREAT work! Halcyon House offers a variety of retirement options, including Independent Living and Assisted Living, for older adults [...]
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