National Senior Health & Fitness Day

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Arden Courts of Austin celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Local Activities Part of National Movement to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

Arden Courts of Austin has teamed up with Gentiva Home Health to join an estimated 1,000 local events to celebrate the 17th Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day May 26. As an official host site, Arden Courts and Gentiva will host an afternoon full of fun and fitness.

On this day, Arden Courts will join with an estimated 100,000 seniors across the country expected to help promote active, healthy lifestyles through physical fitness, good nutrition and preventive care. According to Nancy Turco, Program Services Coordinator for Arden Courts Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Community, “This is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to make, renew, and revitalize their commitment to live healthier lives through better health and fitness.”

The event will be held at Arden Courts at 11630 Four Iron Dr., Austin, 78750 from 1-3 p.m. May 26. There will be a DVD demonstration of a new chair aerobics exercise program for seniors created by Nancy Turco as well as a sensory stimulation experience by Gentiva. Also available will be brain exercises, outdoor bowling, a cupcake walk, balance screening, blood pressure checks, and hearing aid cleaning. There will also be some nutritious refreshments and information on healthy nutrition and dietary requirements for seniors.