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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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ACCENT Exercise Program for Seniors |
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An educational curriculum for seniors called ACCENT sponsored by the Fall River Council on Aging is held at the Niagara-Maplewood Senior Center at Stafford Road and Chicago Street. The group meets twice a week from 10:00 a.m. to noon for twelve-week sessions. Each session includes a strength training component, led by staff from the Fall River YMCA, designed to prevent osteoporosis and injuries from falls, as well as improving overall fitness. Each week also includes a 45-minute session on nutrition, medications, stress and depression, or another related topic taught by local experts. |
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| Priority Area: |
Environment and Recreation |
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| Priority Sub-Area: |
2, B) increased and improved recreational opportunities for youth and adults; |
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Goal: |
To provide an opportunity for seniors to get a group exercise experience |
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Method(s): |
YMCA staff lead a 45 minute strength training exercise session |
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| Timeline: |
Summer and fall, 2008 |
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| Indicators: |
The number of seniors participating |
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| Progress: | Program successfully completed and may repeat! | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
By referring seniors with an interest in the program |
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| Contact Information: |
Contact senior center director Patti Linhares at 508-324-2717 |
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