Case Study 10

Physical Wellness Fun and Function Model

Barbara Clark is a resident of St. Leonard and she believes that "we have a responsibility to take care of our body because God is the one who gave us our bodies." Barbara is a great advocate of physical exercise and fun. She comments that it is important to connect to others because no one should be completely alone. She says that while it is easy to become inactive; inactivity can cause other problems and being social keeps us involved and active.

Barbara was a professional skater and coach in her career and she continues to coach and help new skaters realize their dreams. Barbara informs us that she skated with the Shipstads and Johnson Ice Follies for 3 and 1/2 years and it was a wonderful experience. Later, she and her husband were role models for their four sons by helping them find joy in such sports as tennis, skiing, and running. Currently, Barbara volunteers at St. Leonard as the coach for line dancing helping members of Team Dance stay fit and have fun. Staying connected and doing what the body will allow you to do is the key, she says.