Pump It for Parkinson's

Registration is open for the 2024 NIFS Empowerment Workshop! Join us during Falls Prevention Week as we help communities nationwide to build the confidence of their seniors from the ground up! Register today and receive your digital program materials. https://hubs.la/Q02H-MXQ0

Boost your nutrition by eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. Each color provides different essential nutrients that your body needs.

Empower your residents in building their confidence from the ground up during Falls Prevention Week with this Free Workshop! Join our efforts as we strive for 3,000 resident signatures for the 2024 Empowerment Pledge! Learn more or register your community by visiting this link: https://hubs.la/Q02Gy1TS0

Remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and healthy! Even If you aren’t feeling thirsty, dehydration can happen quickly in the summer heat.

Happy 4th of July from the NIFS Fitness Management Team!

Registration for NIFS Empowerment Workshop Open! This free program opportunity during Falls Prevention Week will help you to educate and empower your residents by building their confidence from the ground up! Learn more about this opportunity and register by visiting https://hubs.la/Q02FgPCY0.

Staying Fit and Functional as You Age

Staying Fit and Functional as You Age As you approach your later years in life, exercise and movement can help combat some of the unpleasant effects of aging.

Our brains are our most precious asset. Whether it's staying mentally active, engaging in regular exercise, or maintaining a balanced diet, every small effort counts. Let's spread awareness, advocate for research, and take proactive steps to keep our brains healthy.

Research shows that staying socially active is key to maintaining cognitive function and emotional well-being as we age. From group outings to game nights, and everything in between, recreational activities offer seniors opportunities to connect, engage, and thrive. This month our residents are embracing the joy of togetherness and keep the spirit of adventure alive!

We love our creative staff and how they engage their residents! Kristy, a Fitness Manager, requested that her residents bring reusable grocery bags to class. After their warm up, she began to add small weights to their bags as they worked on properly lifting and carrying their "groceries"! What a fun way to change up balance class!

It’s National Senior Health and Fitness Day! Our residents are active and thriving with regular group fitness classes and fun programming each month from our partners from NIFS Fitness Center Management!

The importance of recreation and social interaction for active older adults

The importance of recreation and social interaction for active older adults For active older adults, combining social activities with recreational activities can significantly enhance quality of life.

Getting employees involved in fitness and wellness programming with residents: a win-win strategy!

Getting employees involved in fitness and wellness programming with residents: a win-win strategy! There are several benefits of employees participating in challenges or broader wellness initiatives with residents in your community setting.

May is the perfect time to engage with nature and reap the multiple health benefits of gardening. Not only does it help maintain mobility and flexibility, but it also uplifts your spirit and sharpens your mind! What are you planting this year!?

The winning community of the NuStep T6 received their new cross trainer today!!! Congratulations to Mercy Ridge and thank you to our partners at NuStep, LLC for this quick delivery for the residents to start enjoying the new addition to their fitness center!!!

The Leg Press May Save Your Life

The Leg Press May Save Your Life Weight-bearing exercises, like the leg press, are key when it comes to fighting off osteoporosis.

Top 3 Reasons to Add Walking to your Fitness Plan

Top 3 Reasons to Add Walking to your Fitness Plan The flexibility and convenience of walking make it a sustainable exercise option for long-term health and fitness.

Medications and surgical procedures are only help in minimizing symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. Those same medications start to wear off and do not help as much as they did at the start of use. Join our efforts in fundraising for Parkinson's research to speed a cure. https://hubs.la/Q02tR6hs0

The Science Behind Compression Clothing

The Science Behind Compression Clothing What exactly is the science behind compression clothing, and how does it impact our bodies during exercise and recovery?

Let's take a moment to focus on our mental well-being and learn ways to manage stress. Remember, it's important to take time for yourself and find what helps you relax and recharge. What is your favorite stress-relieving activity?

We have shared this month that 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's Disease. There are nearly 1 million people with PD in the U.S. Continue to help us raise awareness and share our efforts! If you would like to donate to the cause, we are raising money with thousands of other Team Fox members this month! Click the link to donate today! https://hubs.la/Q02tQ-j60

Today is Earth Day! Get active outdoors and appreciate the natural beauty around you. Whether it’s a walk in the park or yoga in the shade, every step and stretch can help us connect with our planet.

Thank you to LCS for the contribution of 5,000,000 steps during Pump it for Parkinson's making them the Top Operator on event day! Dozens of their communities were pumped to contribute across the country.

Not only does NuStep, LLC have fantastic equipment that helps serve the needs of all abilities, but they have fantastic people! Thank you to Carly and Adam for coming to NIFS headquarters, as well as Lucas who spent time at a community the day of the event! We are so thankful to have you join us and all the other amazing employees helping behind the scenes!

We are still amazed at how senior living communities came together across the nation to help us exceed our 10 million step goal on World Parkinson's Day! Thank you so much to all the residents and community staff, Parkinson's Warriors, students, and athletes who came together to bring awareness to the benefits of exercise!

Such a fantastic day with communities across the country bringing awareness to the benefits of exercise for those living with Parkinson’s! At our headquarters in Indianapolis, we were striving for 90K steps to contribute to our overall goal of 10 million! Check out some of our press coverage! NuStep, LLC NIFSNIFS Fitness Center Management

PIFP FOX59 2024 Coverage_

Click the LINK: We are so grateful for the thousands of you who stepped with us toward our goal of 10,000,000 steps for the 10,000,000 people living with Parkinson's! Check out some of the featured images, our step total as of 12p EST, and the winner of the NuStep, LLC T6 Cross Trainer! We will be sharing all month long as we continue to fundraise and share the event's success! https://nifs.wistia.com/medias/3m9r78qd7z?utm_content=289465711&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-100593689624376&fbclid=IwAR1TIvtIXuFQnzlHEWmsY1PcbcjJcnXzwRVvR9aMJFfk1Wu7cHQzk15Y0CU_aem_AZ6lCFSQ_vhvYu4Uc0_YpSKZbgSkMRZEYQvAiucupVjiOanq4akZiV35kCish6Df0As

2024 Pump it for Parkinson's Continue to follow on facebook as we have so many stories and pictures to share after this successful event!

Look at that wall of honor!!!!!

We are pumped for final step counts to continue pouring in across the country!! In the meantime, here’s a feature of the event covered on the local news in Indianapolis at NIFS headquarters.

Thank you to our amazing partners at NuStep, LLC and for participation from members at NIFS, IUPUI Athletics and IUPUI Kinesiology students!

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