Join the Southwest YMCA to celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Week on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. The Southwest YMCA will provide a variety of free presentations, screenings and information for seniors regarding health and fitness topics. The event will begin at 8: 30am and is part of a national movement to promote an active, healthy lifestyle through physical fitness, good nutrition and preventive care for active older adults.

 

Screenings for hearing, vision, blood pressure and bone density will be available from 8:30-11:30am. Representatives will also be available to provide information on advance directives, safe sleep guidelines for grandbabies, arthritis, AARP, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, SilverSneakers and behavioral health issues.

 

Free presentations will also be provided on two specific health topics. The first presentation “Brain Fitness” will be presented by Julie Bryson of Aurora Health Care and begins at 9:30am. Julie Bryson will discuss fun exercise for the brain. She will show how a healthy brain can help stay mentally sharp, tackle new challenges, as well as stave off some of the natural effects of aging.

 

Dr.Robert Amiot of Aspen Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Specialists will discuss “Medical Management of Arthritis and Lower Leg Pain” beginning at 11:00am. He will also provide foot screenings following the presentation.

This is free and no registration is required for the event. Refreshments will be available throughout the morning. The Southwest YMCA Senior Health and Fitness event was made possible by a grant from NcNeil Consumer Healthcare-Makers of Tylenol.

 

For more information contact the Southwest YMCA at 414-546-9622 or visit our website at www.ymcamke.org. The Southwest YMCA is located at 11311 W. Howard Ave. in Greenfield.