Tag: seniors
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Harvey’s Story
The Farmington Family YMCA would like to recognize one of our amazing members who has overcome tremendous challenges. Harvey joined the Farmington Family YMCA in January. He had recently spent the previous nine months in a rehab hospital overcoming some complications due to surgery. When he joined he had just started walking again with the…
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News: YMCA EnhancedFitness Classes
Featured on Fox 2 Kym Reed, Group Fitness Coordinator at the Carls Family YMCA, shows Fox 2 viewers some activities that can help alleviate the pain of arthritis, old age and other chronic pains.
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For Newlyweds, Love Bloomed at the Y
Lots of connections happen at the Y: People make new friends, find a workout partner, and sometimes even meet their partner for life. That’s what happened to Adele Shaw and Irvin Bullock, who met in a Silver Sneakers class and were married Aug. 3.
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Seniors Get A Second Chance at Prom
Senior prom isn’t limited to fresh-faced high school graduates. At the Livonia YMCA, the staff threw a prom for, well, actual seniors of the 50-and-up variety.
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Silver Sneakers Member Uplifts Others
Peggy Johnson comes to Silver Sneakers class at the Boll Family YMCA twice a week, despite physical challenges many people would use as an excuse. The classes help her stay active and engaged, and in return she encourages others with her positive attitude and friendliness.
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Y Throws Caregiver A Lifeline
Caring for a sick spouse can be a huge source of stress and lead to health issues for the caregiver that put their own well-being in danger. But for one husband and wife team, the Y has been a place where they can get healthier, and where they themselves can feel cared for due to…