EnhanceFitness and EnhanceWellness

Project Enhance's Paige Denison recently attended Dementia Friends Washington training and we want to encourage you to become part of this global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia!

Welcome to our new Dementia Friends who attended a recent virtual session!

Changing lives with the Easton YMCA! Welcome to our newest instructors in Maryland!

Y coaches earn EnhanceFitness, LiveSTRONG certifications EASTON — On Aug. 18, 10 YMCA team members from across the Eastern Shore were certified by YUSA to coach two of the YMCA of the Chesapeake’s signature Chronic Disease

We love this first hand account of aging strong and steady by Instructor and Matter of Balance Coach Miss Mattie! There is so much we can each do to lessen fall risk and support healthier communities. Thank you for ALL you do Miss Mattie Taplin! Age Friendly Seattle Sound Generations National Council on Aging Mayor's Council on African American Elders UW Health Promotion Research Center Seattle Human Services Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center AARP Washington Central Area Senior Center Southeast Seattle Senior Center University of Washington School of Public Health Read on -

What I Learned About Aging Well And Staying Safe Mattie Taplin shares her journey of recovering from spinal cord surgery and preventing falls. Learn about the importance of physical therapy and exercise.

Yes, we do have control over falling - there is much we can do! Thanks to NCOA for this video - and be sure to listen to Jerry share about how supports him in living life on his own terms! Let’s all move more and age our way!

NCOA: Falls Prevention Programs That Work Stay independent. Stay falls free. Falls prevention programs and workshops are available around the country in a variety of settings. The workshops help you ...

Exercise and physical activity are not just about staying in shape; they offer numerous real-life benefits, especially as we age. From improving mental health to enhancing mobility and preventing chronic diseases, staying active is key to healthy aging.

Find more real-life benefits to exercise and physical activity: https://go.nia.nih.gov/4dwJZej

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At Game On: Press Play, we will hold our End Senior Summer Hunger food drive. Because registration is free, we encourage attendees to bring canned food or other non-perishable food items.

And just by participating in the event, you support an organization that provides affordable, nutritious meals to aging adults all over King County.

Let's end senior summer hunger together. Get your Game On Saturday August 17! https://go.soundgenerations.org/GameOn24

Looking for an EnhanceFitness online class? Check out Trainer Erin’s latest offering!! Move more and feel better!

Online Fitness | All the Difference, LLC All the Difference, LLC is approachable, affordable exercise classes available live via zoom and videos ondemand.

We're all aging!

Why You Should Stop Giving This "Compliment" We partnered with our friends at AARP to explore this phrase, "She looks great for her age." How many times have you heard someone say this? Have you ever sa...

It's all about relationships - with and between participants, delivery organizations, public health and private + public funders. Together we can do so much to increase healthspan and reduce costs for people, healthcare and governments. We were in it together back when Mildred shared her story and the ripples continue to grow ever outward today!

Back to Fitness | YMCA EnhanceFitness Program Partnership The Cigna Foundation awarded a $150,000 World of Difference grant in July 2015 to enable the Philadelphia Freedom Valley and Greater Houston YMCAs to launch ...

Being physically active is a great way to lessen falls risk! Every EnhanceFitness class includes dynamic and static balance exercises, strength and cardiovascular exercise - and it's FUN! We can't wait to meet you! www.projectenhance.org/locations

Create Awareness with NCOA's Falls Prevention Awareness Week Toolkit Falling is not a normal part of aging. Use and share NCOA's Promotion Toolkit to encourage older adults to be falls free during , Sept. 23-27, 2024.

Inspired by the Olympics? You can become an athlete at any age. It’s never too late to pick up a new sport.

Easton Family YMCA definitely makes the podium with their Olympic themed classes!!

Wendy Palmer, Director of Chronic Disease and Prevention programs at Easton Y shares "We entered the Olympic Stadium to the Olympic Fanfare!🇺🇸 Exercises included the Olympic hurdles, aka big dogs, Olympic dry swimming, Olympic Cardio Boxing, Synchronized side steps, Olympic gymnastics- tandem walk and more!! We are proud to represent our country at the Olympics!! ❤️🇺🇸Most of all, we just had fun being together!! Go USA!"

Enjoy a Fee Free Day in a National Park on August 4th in celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act!

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) On certain days each year, the National Park Service offers free admission to all national parks.

Over the past 15 years, the YMCA of the USA has driven innovation in the prevention and control of chronic disease and disability to save lives and reduce health care spending. With support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Y has delivered tangible results in evidence-based health interventions. Programs address needs including older adult group exercise, Diabetes Prevention and a Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program. Check out these classes at the Oswego Y!

Oswego Y Now Offers Chronic Disease Management Programs – Oswego County Business Magazine Oswego Y Now Offers Chronic Disease Management Programs Post author:Oswego County Business Magazine Post published:July 28, 2024 Post category:Latest News By Trish Levine While some think of the YMCA as just a place to work out, the true value of this historic organization is that it serves as a vit...

"Life is heavy!" Learn how to stay strong with Paige Corley's Enhance Fitness classes at Salt Lake County on Aging in Utah!

Positively 50+: Salt Lake County helping 'enhance fitness' for better health The National Institutes of Health noted in a recent study that nearly a quarter of all adults worldwide are inactive, meaning they just don’t move enough or ...

EnhanceFitness: Helping Older Adults Get Active and Stay Independent - News & Events | health.gov This blog post is part of a spotlight series featuring examples of programs and community design changes that get older adults moving. The posts were first published as part of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults and highlight w...

How Hearing Aids Help Cognition and Relationships High prices and social stigma are common reasons people with hearing loss resist wearing the devices

100-year-olds share the importance of friendship for a long, happy life: 'Without your friends, where are you?' When we spoke to centenarians about what they credit for their longevity, friendship was a common theme.

Take a moment to enjoy the 2024 Recap of Sound Generations Inspiring Positive Aging Awards! Such an energizing opportunity to celebrate Older Adults making a difference in their Communities! https://youtube.com/watch?v=juT4K2VihbQ How are you celebrating your community today?

Inspire Positive Aging Awards - 2024 Recap! Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 19th annual Inspiring Positive Aging Awards! This might have been one of our most vibrant and exciting event yet. Co...

Want to learn how we help get moving?Check out the Blog Post from Health.gov https://health.gov/news/202407/enhancefitness-helping-older-adults-get-active-and-stay-independent

Looking for a fun challenge to spice up your Friday EnhanceFitness🥳 Class? Celebrate Elaine LaLanne's 98th bday with a few low impact standing or seated jumping jacks! As we understand it, you can participate from anywhere and add to the total. https://www.ideafit.com/.../2024.../jumping-jacks-challenge/ We'd love to have pictures to share with IDEA if your class participates! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELAINE!

IDEA World & Jack LaLanne Jumping Jacks Challenge - IDEA Health & Fitness Association IDEA World & Jack LaLanne Jumping Jacks Challenge Be a part of history in the making! Thousands of fitness professionals and enthusiasts are coming together to attempt to break the World Record for the largest simultaneous Jumping Jacks performance! You’ll have the chance to join renowned fitness ...

Communities can’t be healthy unless its older adults are! classes are strengthening people physically, emotionally and socially across the nation. How are you moving today?

New WHO report detailed the troubling current stats:

— 31% of the global population fails to meet minimum activity levels.
— 103 out of 197 countries are trending in the wrong direction.
— Physical inactivity is projected to rise to 35% by 2030.

Issuing a warning, the WHO previously said the health implications of inactivity will cost the world economy more than $27B annually between 2020–2030.

Nearly 1.8 billion adults at risk of disease from not doing enough physical activity New data show a worrying trend, with nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide not meeting recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.

'' Our strong continuing community-academic partnership with UW HPRC has supported problem-solving with the community
to understand what works and for whom.”
— Paige Denison, Director of Health, Wellness, and Project Enhance, Sound Generations

Read more about and our work with the UW Health Promotion Research Center to improve community health in the CDC Prevention Research Center's most recent Issue Brief https://depts.washington.edu/hprc/enhance-fitness-partnering-to-improve-community-health/

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Check out all the ways you can move more and feel better at Chelsea Senior Center! and so much more - find what you enjoy and keep showing up!

Summer arrives at 4:51p ET today - what are you looking forward to this summer?

Happy First Day of Summer! ☀️

What are some items on your summer bucket list? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️

Understanding Macular Degeneration with Dr. Shagas Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is an eye disease that can have a significant impact on vision.

Woohoo! Shoutout to Train With Mary! We love this!! Thanks for all you do to strengthen your community Mary Lewis!

✨ Meet Mary Lewis ✨

An inspiring instructor in Baltimore’s fitness scene, Mary embodies resilience and motivation. Motivated by a life-changing health crisis, she pursued degrees in Kinesiology and Public Health, along with certifications like ACE CPT and AEA Aquatics. “I love that I get paid to have fun! I genuinely enjoy seeing my clients’ and students’ smiles when they achieve their goals,” says Mary. “It gives me a sense of fulfillment to motivate and inspire them to tap into their full potential—body, mind and spirit.”

Today, Mary’s studio, Train with Mary, LLC, reflects her resilience and passion. Her classes sculpt bodies and inspire minds, making lasting impacts. Her journey with IDEA helped her connect with fitness professionals worldwide, exchange ideas, and learn from each other. Check out more about Mary’s incredible journey here: https://hubs.ly/Q02BszSS0

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