Team Dance: Ballroom Dance!

Team Corely: Walking for the Health of It!

Walking is one of the easiest and simplest exercises you can perform for overall health and it doesn’t require any special equipment or a lot of money to get started. If you think just walking seems to be too easy of an exercise to be an effective fitness method then...think again. Walking can lower blood pressure, lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, raise HDL (good) cholesterol, reduce risk or manage type 2 diabetes, reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease, and manage your weight. Did you know that walking is a weight bearing exercise that helps maintain bone density and also walking is very easy on the joints? The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association recommends a moderate intensity physical activity most days of the week for 30 minutes. Walking at a brisk pace enables you to meet the criteria for physical activity for health benefits.

To start a walking program all you would need is a well fitted walking or running shoe with a flexible sole that provides a good arch support and plenty of cushion for your heels. Your clothing should be loose fitting and comfortable. If you’re walking outside make sure to wear sunscreen and don’t forget the sunglasses for the sun. If you want to keep track of the distance you walk, a pedometer would be a good investment.

So there you have it, starting a walking program can be as easy as putting one foot in front of the other. The health benefits that come along with walking are too numerous to be ignored.

Lassonia Corely
Exercise Specialist
Sinclair Community College

Team Assisted Care: Mental Health Technology Interns

Students from Sinclair Community College and Clark State University's Mental Health Technology programs demonstrate some fun fitness moves while engaging the residents in social exchange. Kelsey, Christiana, and Patrick are wonderful interns and the residents also enjoy their company! ~submitted by Sister Christine Doerger~

Team Sinclair College for Lifelong Learning: Journaling class!

Team Assisted Care: The Science of Popcorn!

Science with Mike Canestaro Chair of the Chemistry Department of Sinclair Community College: Presents the The Science of Popcorn! What an interesting demonstration and discussion on how pop corn pops! ~Sister Christine Doerger

Team Fitness Gurus: Customized Balance Workshop

In partnership with

Sinclair Community College

for Lifelong Learning

Team Intellectual Wellness: Fit-for-Driving

Fit-for Driving is an ongoing educational program for seniors who want to be updated on the latest laws and community assistance concerning driving. This particular workshop was open to the local community and Sinclair Community College for Lifelong Learning. We are tremendously thankful for the participation of the Centerville Police Department, Sinclair Community College's Automotive Technology Department, D&D Driving School, AAA Motor Club, and Functional Pathways Occupational Therapy.

Team Intellectual Wellness: Chemistry with Mike Canestaro!

Assisted care is privileged to have Mike Canestaro Chairperson of the Chemistry Department at Sinclair Community College to share his science experiments with our residents!

Mike visits with our science group once a month and he covers topics from chemistry to earth sciences. One of the favorite sessions involve making and taste testing ice cream!