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Are you an Everett-area senior looking for a fun way
to stay healthy and feel good?
Then Cambridge Health Alliance has the program for you!
Welcome to Cambridge Health Alliance's Everett Older Adult Health
Program. We offer a wide variety of community health and wellness
programs just for seniors.
The Everett Older Adult Program is proudly operated by Cambridge
Health Alliance's Department of Community Affairs in collaboration
with the Everett
Council on Aging and with support from the Everett Foundation
for the Aged.
Our programs are:
- Fun
- Free
- Designed just for adults aged 60 and older
Join us to be more active, meet new people, and learn how to
stay healthy!
Click on the links below to learn more, or call the Older Adult
Program Coordinator at 617-591-6741 for more information:
Quick facts about your health *
Did you know that physical activity can help you feel better and
be healthier?
As people get older, they may find it hard to stay active. But
the truth is, older adults need physical activity at least as much
as younger people - maybe more. Staying active not only keeps you
healthy, it can help you enjoy life more.
If you are an older adult, just 30 minutes of moderate activity
(like walking) 5 times a week can make a big difference.
Physical activity and strength training can:
Relieve your arthritis pain: Staying active can reduce pain
and improve how well your joints work.
Restore your balance and reduce falls: Balance exercises
like yoga or Tai Chi can cut your risk of falling in half.
Strengthen bones: Strength training can increase bone density
and reduce fractures in women over 50.
Control your weight: Keeping your weight down can help protect
you from heart attacks, stroke and diabetes. Physical activity and
strength training can help you lose extra weight and keep it off.
Improve your control of high blood sugar: High blood sugar
can cause serious health problems, especially if you have diabetes.
Strength training can help you control your blood sugar.
Reduce depression and make you feel better: Physical activity
can have the same effect as anti-depressant medicines. Being active
can also help you feel more confident and raises your self-esteem.
Keep your mind sharp: Staying active can help prevent memory
loss and keep you thinking clearly.
Help you sleep better: People who are active fall asleep
faster and sleep better and longer.
Make your heart stronger: Regular physical activity strengthens
your heart and helps protect you from heart attack and stroke.
* Data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov),
2006.
The Everett Older Adult Health Program
The Everett Older Adult Health Program welcomes everyone ages 60
and older from Everett and surrounding towns. All classes and activities
are free.
Physical Activity Classes
The Everett Older Adult Health Program offers a variety of physical
activity classes created just for older adults.
Low Impact Aerobic Exercise
Go at your own pace in this high energy class. Whether you are already
active or don't exercise at all, this class has something for you.
- Everett Armory, 90 Chelsea Street
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am - 11:00am
Tai Chi
This relaxing, "no impact" class will make your balance
better and lower your stress. The class is designed for all activity
levels, but you do need to stand while you do Tai Chi.
- Everett Armory, 90 Chelsea Street
Thursday 10:00am - 11:00am
Yoga for Seniors
This beginner course takes a gentle, slow approach to yoga. Bring
a mat or thick towel to your first class and be sure to wear comfortable,
loose fitting clothes.
- Everett Armory, 90 Chelsea Street
Thursday 11:00am-noon
Health Screenings and Health Education
Whether you want to learn more about eating healthy or need to keep
track of your blood pressure, the Everett Older Adult Health Program
offers programs that can help you.
Blood Pressure and Other Health Screenings (Everett Residents
only)
If your doctor has asked you to track your health readings, this
program is right for you. You can also visit us for a quick check
between doctor visits.
- Everett Armory, 90 Chelsea Street
Mondays 9:00-10:30am (Blood Pressure only)
Screenings also take place at the following housing communities
for their residents. Please contact us at 617-591-6741 for dates.
- Everett Villa Co-op Apartments
- Whittier Drive Apartments, Community Room
- Golden Age Circle, Laundry Room
- Glendale Towers, Penthouse
Weight Control and Support Group
Come meet with our nutritionist to get help with a meal plan that's
right for you. You can also learn more about nutrition to improve
your health and help you lose weight. Special diets to address diabetes
and high cholesterol are all part of this program. This group meets
on the second and fourth Friday of the month at the Everett Armory,
90 Chelsea Street.
Monthly Health Education Programs
Come join us to learn about different ways you can stay healthy
and feel well. If there is something you want to hear about, please
let us know.
Offered at Armory and other locations. For dates and times, please
check the Golden Times Newsletter, click on the link below, or call
617-591-6741
Here is what people are saying about the
Everett Older Adult Health program:
"I am so thankful the community offers this program. It's
changed my life so much. Last year at this time I had difficulty
climbing the stairs in my house and now I go up and down with
no effort. I can do so much more than before."
"This class helps to alleviate my mental depression that
I sometimes have on dark, dismal winter mornings. The people here
are friendly and social. I enjoy their company before and after
class."
"Prior to this program, I was unable to exercise. The stretching
has enabled me to come off my meds and stay pain free."
"It helps me to keep my weight down and not to gain any
more. It helps me socially to get out of the house and meet people.
It helps me to keep my pressure down."
"It has given me something to look forward to and keep me
healthy."
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