Gentle Exercise

Gentle exercise sessions are designed for seniors, especially those who have physical limitations. The 45-minute sessions are mostly chair-based, and focus on stretching and strengthening.
Highly recommended and backed by research, exercise for seniors has shown to improve well-being, quality of life, mood, brain function, and benefit all systems of the body. It is prescribed for those with arthritis, diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, and other chronic issues.
Classes are led by Susan Burack, who suggests that people who are uncertain about their ability to participate check with their doctor and observe a session. Sessions include support for independence including common issues such as balance, getting up and down from the floor and how to fall without injury.
The schedule for autumn 2023 (through Thanksgiving):
Monday 10:30 am Douglass House, Houghton
Wednesday 10:30 am Scott Building, Hancock
Thursday 1: pm Lakeview Manor, Hancock
All sessions are free and open to the public. For more information, call 482-3270