Touchmark at Harwood Groves - February 2014 Newsletter
1. February 2014
THE{FULL}LIFE
TOUCHMARK AT HARWOOD GROVES
Hats to warm the head … and heart
The community
gathered hats for the
homeless and gifts
for children in need.
Resident Audrey
LePore is pictured with
the assortment of hats
that she made and
donated.
Celebrating the new year in style
Resident and lefsemaking expert Vi
Halvorson shared the
secrets of making this
delicious Norwegian
treat with staff
members. Resident
Marcy Fellbaum then
buttered, sugared,
rolled, and shared the
treat.
2. FITNESS
Exercise… is it worth it?
Is time spent exercising really
worth it? Many feel they get
enough exercise during their
day. Others feel they don’t need
to lose weight, and therefore
they don’t PERSONAL TRAINER
need to exercise.
On the other hand, some just
simply don’t like to exercise or
say they can’t find the time. The
“reasons” can go on and on—
but we are designed to live and
move!
According to the Surgeon
AWARD
General’s Report on Physical
Activity and Health, “Significant
health benefits can be obtained
by including a moderate amount
of physical activity on most,
if not all, days of the week.
Through a modest increase in
daily activity, most Americans
can improve their health and
quality of life.”
LIFE STORY
The Senior Fitness Association
also states that exercise can help
control blood pressure, foster
heart health, regulate blood
sugars, and relieve stress and
increase energy levels.
We could read evidence all
day long, but we all know the
PERSONAL CARE
importance of moving and
exercising. So put the “reasons”
aside, and let us help you find
the joy in staying fit. We can
help create a personal program
for you and introduce you to
CLUB
AQUATIC NEWS
classes and amenities that help
you stay fit and live your Full
Life! Visit us or call.
Coming soon:
Kettlebell class
Kettlebell training incorporates
total-body exercises and
requires the use of all major
muscle groups and core
stabilization. This intermediate
level class is 30 minutes and
will help increase strength,
endurance, and muscle toning
by focusing on the muscular
and cardiovascular systems.
Classes will be held in the
exercise studio Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 12:15 pm. Certified
KettleworX® instructor John
Hume will lead the class.
Take a NeuroCom® Balance
Master® assessment
If you have experienced a recent
fall, feel unsteady on your feet,
have spells of dizziness, or have
other reason to believe you
might have a balance problem,
you should talk to your doctor.
Assisted by the medical history
provided by your doctor, the
club can offer you an assessment
to determine your ability to
maintain your balance, as well
as your risk of falling. The
Balance Master is an assessment
and rehabilitation system and
one of the most advanced tools
of its kind. Through interactive
computer technology, this
system objectively identifies
and evaluates each individual’s
unique balance and movement
patterns. Using this information,
the equipment-trained fitness
expert can then design a
customized treatment plan.
For more information and to
schedule your assessment,
contact Mark Minette at 701526-1055.
Relax with massage therapy
Ongoing massage therapy
can help you relieve pain and
improve your sleep. Other
benefits include increased
flexibility in joints and muscles,
reduced blood pressure, eased
muscle tension and stiffness,
and reduced stress, anxiety, and
depression. Call Touchmark
Massage Therapist Brenda
Nelson at 701-212-0246 to make
an appointment. Rates: $50 for
an hour or $30 for 30 minutes.
Join us for heart-health
presentation
On Thursday, Feb. 13 at 2 pm,
Sanford Registered Dietitian
Maren Krueger and Touchmark
Health & Fitness Director Mark
Minette will highlight small
changes that can make huge
benefits in the health of your
heart. Learn the ways you can
prevent heart disease through
diet and exercise. Touchmark
Exercise Studio.
PERSON-CENTERED CARE
You said it!
“My residence has been most pleasant. I have the comfort of everything around me in a
caring atmosphere.”
- Don Witham, resident
3. CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
A GLANCE AT OCTOBER
Look for more photos on Facebook.
Residents and staff took on the challenge of collecting a gift for each child at Nokomis. Touchmark is the only
company to successfully gather 160 presents—one for each child. From a giving teepee to the big delivery
day, this epitomized the season of giving.
Kent Ellis, son of resident Cec
Ellis, talked about North Dakota oil,
including its history, the extraction
process, tools, and more. He even
brought samples of the layers of
ground they go through to get the
oil in the Bakken area.
Matters of the heart
Marge Coalman, EdD
Vice President of
Wellness & Programs
February is a perfect time to soak up heart-filled sentiments.
Both physical and spiritual. As you enjoy the merriment of
the season, take time to think about the importance of your
heart health as well as your relational health and legacy. In two
articles, Touchmark Vice President of Wellness & Programs
Marge Coalman, EdD, discusses the importance of connecting
with family (and especially creating an end-of-life plan) and
shares helpful information from the 50th US Surgeon General’s
Report on Smoking and Health.
Read more online at Touchmark.com/wellness-forum.
