Successful aging through individualized exercise of body, mind, & spirit.

August 2015 Newsletter

Fundraiser Item Donations

We need your help with auction/raffle items for our annual fundraiser. Please think about items you

may wish to donate... We request that donors create baskets with items having a similar theme!

(Some ideas are listed below).

Coffee & Tea Basket Wine & Cheese Basket Chocolate Lover’s Basket

Gardening Basket New Baby Basket Restaurant Gift Card Basket

Baking Basket Movie or Date Night Basket

A few other item ideas include:

Sports tickets to a Husker game, Creighton game, UNO game, etc.

Concert tickets

Weekend getaway to a place you may own or have ties to

Membership to the Zoo, Durham or Joslyn Museum, Lauritzen Gardens, etc.

Tour of a Winery or Brewery

Spa Day - manicures, pedicures & massages

Please gather items being donated and start

bringing them in — We want to have all

auction items here by September 1st!

Thank you in advance for your help!!

The “EngAge in Fashion” Style Show & Fundraiser is only two months

away!! Please mark your calendars for Thursday, October 1st

and

plan to attend!

The event is being held at the Field Club Country Club this year.

Tickets are $40/person.

5:30-6:15 Cocktails and Appetizers (cash bar)

6:15-7:30 Style Show and Live Auction (Lindley Clothing Co., Chico’s)

Please call 402-552-7210 to register!

Brought to you by:

Desserts Needed!

We are able to bring in our own desserts at the fundraiser on 10/1/15. We have such wonderful

cooks/bakers among our EngAge Wellness participants that we know we’ll have some

outstanding desserts for the event.

If you would like to help out with the fundraiser by making a dessert, please let us know.

Thank You!

National Friendship Day

was Sunday, August 2nd

!

Each year in August, National Immunization Awareness Month provides an opportunity to highlight the value of immunization across the lifespan. Activities focus on encouraging all people to protect their health by being vaccinated against infectious diseases. The two immunizations that are relevant to adults over the age of sixty are Zoster and Pneumococcus. Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. When pneumococcal bacteria spread to your ears or sinuses, it generally causes mild infections. When the bacteria spread into other parts of the body, it can lead to severe health problems such pneumonia or meningitis. These illnesses can be life threatening, especially for adults 65 years or older. Zoster immunizations protect against shingles, which affects one out of every three people in their lifetime. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox, so anyone who has recovered from chickenpox may develop shingles. However, the risk of shingles increases as you get older. The recommendations are: Zoster: one dose after the age of 60 Pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate: one additional dose after the age of 65 Pneumococcal polysaccharide: one dose after the age of 65 if you have not received one yet The recommendation for the rest of these immunizations is one to three doses throughout the span of your life if a risk factor is present, if you lack documentation, or have no evidence of a previous infection. If you have any question about your immunization schedule, your doctor will provide you with best-informed advice. Influenza Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Td/Tdap) Varicell Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) Meningococcal Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Haemophilus influenzae type b [source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

To see if you are qualified or for further

information about program fees, contact:

Jeannie Hannan, PhD

Lifestyle Coach

jeannie.hannan@unmc.edu

402-552-7210

Thursdays beginning 9/24/15 2:30-3:30pm

(Weekly for first 16 weeks, then monthly for 8 months)

At UNMC’s EngAge Wellness

38th

Ave. & Leavenworth

Diabetes Prevention Program

The Diabetes Prevention Program features an approach that is

proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

If you have pre-diabetes or other risk factors

for type 2 diabetes, now is the time to take

charge of your health and make a change!

Our one-year program is designed to help you make

lifestyle changes to improve your overall health and

reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By

improving food choices and increasing physical activity,

you can lose 5-7% of your body weight. If you have

pre-diabetes, these lifestyle changes can reduce your

Price:

Premium Participant = $130

Basic Participant = $145

Non-Participant:

Class only = $175

Class + 3 months

Membership = $300

*Scholarships are available for Douglas

County Residents based on income.

“The program content is first rate,

informative, and thought out! The

materials contained in the binder, plus

supplemental materials, are very

comprehensive and understandable,

especially for a novice like myself.

Covering nutrition and keep food and

exercise logs are the most important

aspects for losing weight, feeling more

energetic, and most importantly,

preventing diabetes. “

- Roger

DO YOU HAVE PAIN OR STIFFNESS

IN YOUR LOWER BODY?

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE

This award-winning exercise/behavior change program is

for older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis.

The class includes 60 minutes of exercise, & 30 minutes of

group discussion/health education.

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from 1:30–3:00PM

10/5/15 — 11/30/15 (8 weeks - 3 classes per week)

Benefits to YOU

Fit and Strong! will help you:

Manage arthritis

Exercise safely

Decrease joint pain & stiffness

Improve daily function

Reduce anxiety & depression

Develop & maintain an active lifestyle

Price*:

Premium Participant = $150

Basic Participant = $170

Non-Participant = $200

Please call 402-552-7210 to register!

ANSWERS are on

the back!!

EngAge Word Jumble — Created & drawn by Patrick Bartmess

The letters in the four words below have been jumbled. Arrange them in the

correct order and then use the letters that are in the circles, to solve the answer

to the cartoon caption. (These letters will need to be unscrambled, as well).

“Exercise Tip of the Month” Brought to you by your Wellness Specialists, Sara and Chelsea

Important Treadmill Safety Reminders!!

Stand with both feet firmly planted on the treadmill’s belt. (NOT the side casing)

Attach the safety clip to your shirt.

Press the “Quick Start” button twice.

Press the speed increase button ONE PUSH at a time, to increase the speed.

DO NOT hold the speed increase button down!

***Make sure you feel comfortable operating the treadmill before using it…

Michelle’s Massage Message

Massage & specialized soft tissue myofascial releases is especially effective in supporting those over 60 years of age in their rehabilitation to resume their active lives…

Read the full article at:

http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=15091

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

Michelle is available on Mondays from 9:00AM — 5:00PM

and other days/times (per her availability) upon request.

Call 402-552-7210 or see the front desk, to schedule an appointment!!

(Please pick up the Therapeutic Services flyer & brochure, for pricing and more details!)

Visit us online!

www.unmc.edu/engage

Volume 4, Issue 8 | August 2015

Refer One, Receive One…

Attention, Participants!

If you refer a friend, and they join EngAge Wellness

during the month of August, you will receive ONE

FREE MONTH of participation!

EngAge Wellness Staff

Jeannie Hannan - PhD, ACSM-HFD

Wellness Manager

402-552-7227

Heather Shafer - M.S.

Wellness Specialist

402-552-7229

Sara Huebert - B.S.

Wellness Specialist

402-552-7210

Marshall Ozaki - P.T. Student

Work Study Employee

Coleman Lay - Student Intern

Chelsea Colton - Other Hourly Worker

Ryan Ereth - Other Hourly Worker

Angela Ferrante - Other Hourly Worker

Patrick Bartmess - Volunteer

Newsletter Developer

Jumble answers:

Physical

Jumper

Bridge

Finger

Answer to Cartoon:

Pumping Air

Congratulations & Best Wishes

to the Newly Weds!!

Mr. & Mrs. Cody & Sara Huebert

~ Sara & Cody were married on July 18th

, 2015 ~