Free Seniors Health Assessments
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Event Region - Kelowna
Description
The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is hosting a free seniors health assessment at no cost to participants at the beginning of October. With a charitable mission to build a healthier and stronger community, the Y is devoted to ensuring older adults have access to resources and programs that will help them maintain their independence and health long-term.
“Our goal is to bring older adults together and make it easier for them to stay active and social, because we truly are greater together,” says YMCA Health Promotions Supervisor, Jill Lommer. “Through the Y’s free health assessments, seniors gain a personalized starting point for their fitness journey. Amazing things happen when we come together. We’re helping participants discover the welcoming Y community while introducing them to the programs and services designed to support their health and wellness goals to base their exercise routines and provide information on programs and services to help them reach their health goals.”
“I did the assessment and I’m now enjoying coming to the YMCA more regularly,” explains Fran Millar. “I’m getting a lot of value out of the Y’s pool, it works the knees, hips, and core amazingly.”
After experiencing a hip injury, Fran Millar took part in one of the YMCA’s free health assessments for seniors. Since then, the Y has become a regular part of her recovery routine. She tracks her progress by sharing her completed exercises with her physiotherapist to stay aligned with her rehabilitation plan and continues working with the supportive YMCA staff to help prevent future falls. Fran has even formed a new friendship through the program and now meets up for coffee outside the Y with a fellow program participant.
The health assessments will take place at the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre on Friday, October 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each assessment is 1 hour in length and includes testing of cardiovascular endurance, balance, flexibility, blood pressure, strength, agility, and more. Registration is required and space is limited, reserve your spot by registering in-person at the H2O Fitness desk or by calling 250-491-9622 ext. 424.
The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is a cause-driven charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. For over 43 years, the Y has provided opportunities for people to shine through a variety of programs and services focused on health and wellness, child care, camps, employment services, education, and training. Many of the Y’s programs, including YMCA Senior Health Assessments, are only made possible through the generosity of community donors. To help make a difference, please consider donating at ymcasibc.ca/donate.
Event Email - hello@ymcasibc.ca
Event Phone - 250-491-9622 Ext. 424
Organizer
YMCA of Southern Interior BC
The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. There is potential inside all of us. But obstacles can get in the way: fear, doubt, a lack of finances, isolation, discrimination. The Y believes that everyone has the skills and ability to achieve. That every obstacle can be met with support, positivity, and guidance. That every single person is worthy of the opportunity to shine. And when each of us shines, the collective strength of an entire community can be realized. Our goal is not to fix people’s challenges. Instead, we provide responsive programs and supports to help them tap into their full potential.
Venue
Canada’s largest municipal waterparkH2O Adventure + Fitness centre is Kelowna’s world-class destination for family fun in the water. Adults can also access our state-of-the-art fitness area. The facility is owned by the City of Kelowna and operated by the YMCA of Southern Interior BC. That means that members access high-quality YMCA programming, like health coaching, fitness classes and specialty health programs. Your child’s membership includes access to swim lessons, child minding, and recreation programs.