Healthy living is choice in this 21st century. Several times our senior friends ask why do they have pain or stiffness. Although it is the process of aging, it also depends on on daily living style and eating habits. Seniors who exercise gain physical, mental and emotional benefits that they would not get by sitting still.

Whether it is gardening, walking or cleaning, regular exercise improves seniors’ well-being. Fitness is not something we should retire from because we reach a certain age. Endurance, muscle strength and flexibility matter throughout our lives.

There are many testimonies that seniors who stay active:

• Have more energy and endurance
• Improve flexibility and balance, which lowers the risk of fall
• Prevent heart disease, diabetes and other serious health problems
• Decrease back and joint pain
• Better circulation
• Reduce their chances for depression
• Remain independent longer because they maintain strength and mobility
• Gains positive attitude
• Improve sleeping habit.
• Helps to socialize and meet new people.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ​

Join us at one of our ongoing exercise classes sponsored by Como Park/Falcon Heights Living at Home Block Nurse Program.

Falcon Heights Senior 
     Day: Every Tuesday and Thursday
     Time: 9:30-10:30a.m.
     Address: 1530 Larpenteur Ave. W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113
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Arbor Pointe Apartments
     Day: Every Tuesday and Thursday
     Time: 11:00-Noon
     Address: 635 Maryland Ave. W; St. Paul, MN 55117

Hello!

I am Jeena Gurung, Senior Wellness and Volunteer Coordinator of this program. If one were to ask my friends and coworkers to describe me they would say I am a very pleasant, diverse, active and intelligent woman. I think one of my most distinguishing characteristics is the diversity of experiences I have had. I am a student with flair. I am a woman with heart and an interest in helping the elderly people. I also have a passion for traveling and understanding different cultures of the world. All these elements have given me a very broad outlook, with varying degrees of knowledge in a range of topics. I strongly believe that although some are not related directly, all these qualities influence my work.

I have been fortunate to have acquired a variety of experience in both volunteer and paid positions in programs providing services to the elderly, working one-on-one with seniors, working in a nursing home environment, fitness instructor, wellness coordinator, training volunteers and placing volunteers in many capacities. I love what I do that makes a difference for me everyday.

One of the things I enjoy about my job is to lead exercise classes with mostly people in their 80s or 90s. The classes are held at two nice senior independent buildings located at Como Park and Falcon Heights. I have been doing this for three years now and I have enjoyed each and every class because I see and feel the positive energy from the seniors in the classes. It is an awesome feeling to feel valued and challenged at the same time. One of the things I hear from the regular participant is that they love the variety.

I welcome everyone who is living at Como Park and Falcon Heights who are 65 years old and more to join my classes that are convenient for you. I encourage everyone of us to keep moving and do what you can to live a happy and healthy life.

Thank you.