Author: Brenda Cockerham
Planning Unit: Johnson County CES
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Plan of Work: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Outcome: Initial Outcome
A Matter of Balance and the Importance of Balance is an issue facing many aging people. Thirty four participants learned that improved heart fitness, clear thinking and fall prevention are all benefits of being active. 34 recognized there is a proper wat to sit or stand with you are doing stretches and strength building activities. and 100% recognize there are small activities that you can do to help your balance. As a result of the monthly lunch and learn sessions, participants attending not only tried the recipe featured in the calendar, but also learned the following:
-how to shift from self-defeating to motivation thoughts
-the difference from endurance, strength, balance and flexibility and their role in preventing falls and maintaining overall health (and committed to increasing each)
-learned the importance of increasing aerobic activity (and are committing to increase it)
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