November 2017 Newsletter

Successful aging through individualized exercise of body, mind, & spirit.

NEW EQUIPMENT!

Two new pieces of exercise equipment have arrived that we are utilizing on a trial basis. So far, your feedback has

been very positive. The equipment is the:

SCI-FIT LATITUDE LATERAL STABILIY TRAINER

Builds balance, muscle, and confidence to keep moving

Reduces risk of falling

CYBEX ARC TRAINER

Train for strength, power, endurance, cardio, and weight loss

More results in less time and burns more calories

Easy on the joints

Visit with one of our Wellness Specialists, so they can show you how to use the machines. The equipment is fun, easy

to use, and offers a great way to add variety to your current exercise program. A new treadmill should be arriving in the

next couple of weeks. A special thank you to everyone who made a donation to our EngAge Wellness 2017 GIVE65™

fundraiser event. Because of your generous support, we are able to update our equipment!

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

EngAge Wellness will be CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday:

Thursday, November 23rd

Friday, November 24th

We will be OPEN regular hours on Saturday, November 25th.

Enjoy the holiday, and time with family & friends!

Please join us for our special Thanksgiving Chat Café.

We’ll have turkey and all the trimmings!

Friday, November 17th

11:00 a.m. — Noon

As the date approaches, we’ll talk amongst each other to determine who is bringing what!

2018 EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS

Dates and times for the first sessions of the 2018 Evidence-Based Programs are listed below. There is a fee to participate in

the programs with the exception of Living Well, which is free. If you are interested in participating in any of the programs,

please sign up at the front desk. Also, these programs are open to the public. If you know if someone that is interested,

please have them call 402-552-7210 to register.

Fees for these programs are reduced by $75.00, because of your generous donations to our

2016 fundraisers!

Diabetes Prevention Program: Tuesdays, January 16th, 9:00–10:00am, for 16 weeks & once a month for 8 months

The Diabetes Prevention Program is a 1-year program designed to help you make lifestyle changes to improve your overall

health and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

FallProof™ Balance & Mobility Training: Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 16th–April 5th, 1:30–2:30pm

FallProof™ is a 12-week (2 classes per week) progressive program designed to address the multiple dimensions that

contribute to balance and mobility.

Living Well—Take Control of Your Health: Thursdays, January 18th–February 22nd, 8:00–10:00am

Living Well is a 6-week evidence based workshop to improve self-management of chronic disease & your daily health.

Fit & Strong! – To Be Determined…

Fit & Strong! Is an 8-week (3 classes per week) award winning exercise/behavior change program for older adults with lower

extremity osteoarthritis.

Would you like to be an EngAge Wellness Ambassador? We’re recruiting participants who would be willing to help fellow

participants feel welcomed, engaged, and comfortable in the center.

The roles of the Ambassadors are:

Complete a one-hour training which will provide you with the Ambassador guidelines

Introduce yourself to new members and invite them to participate in classes and social events such as Chat Café

Assist fellow participants with setting of machines (based on their workout logs and within the guidelines provided to you by staff)

Refer fellow participants to a staff member when appropriate

Please let Heather or Chris know if you’re interested in being an EngAge Wellness Ambassador!

WANTED! EngAge Wellness Ambassadors

We are so very thankful for all of our wonderful EngAge participants!!

We truly appreciate your generosity and support throughout the year!

Each and every one of you help make EngAge Wellness the special

place that is it. ~ Your EngAge Staff ~

November is National Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Awareness Month

This syndrome was formerly known as “Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy” and is ranked as the most painful form of chronic pain

that exists today by the McGill Pain Index. It is a progressive disease of the Autonomic Nervous System. The pain is

characterized as a constant, extremely intense, and out of proportion to the original injury. The pain is typically accompanied

by swelling, skin changes, extreme sensitivity, an can often be debilitating.

CRPS is a multi-symptom condition, felt to occur as the result of stimulation of sensory nerve fibers. Those regions of the body

rich in nerve endings such as the finger, hands, wrist, and ankles are most commonly affected. It usually affects one or more

of the four limbs but can occur in any part of the body and in over 70% of the victims it spreads to additional areas.

There are two types of CRPS: one can follow a minor nerve injury and the other involves definable major nerve injury.

Common examples of the first type are soft tissue injuries like burns or sprains and inflammation problems like arthritis or

tendonitis. Approximately 200,000 people suffer from CRPS, and 70% of victims are women. The majority of victims develop

the disease in their 30’s and 40’s but it can hit anyone at any age.

If this disease is caught early enough it can be put into remission but it must be treated correctly. There still remains no cure

as people know the word to be, but most patients would be thrilled to simply be in remission from pain.

Most physicians seem to agree that a combination of diet, exercise, physical therapy, and medication hold the key to treating

the disease for the majority of patients. Exactly what that combination is and which medications those are remains difficult to

determine. Many health professionals recommend an anti-inflammatory diet such as the Mediterranean diet, or Paleo diet.

Whichever you choose, anti-inflammatory diets have these three points in common:

1. Eat the rainbow: Consume eight to nine servings of vegetables each day

2. Restrict dairy and grains: Avoid simple carbohydrates with refined sugar. Opt for whole grains, including barley,

buckwheat, oats, quinoa, brown rice, rye, spelt and wheat.

3. Avoid read meat: Have it on very special occasions; instead, include fish.

Sources: rsdhope.org rsdrx.com health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/11/anti-inflammatory-diet-can-relieve-pain-age/

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS!

We “Fall Back” on Sunday, November 5th.

Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour,

when you go to bed on Saturday night.

You get an extra hour of sleep!

Q&A Session with Janelle Baber:

Q: How long have you been coming to EngAge Wellness?

A: Let’s see. I come twice a week for the Let’s Move Class and a

couple of months ago, I received my 200th Visit Award, so I am a

little over a two-year member.

Q: What activities do you participate in?

A: I originally joined when our jazzercise/exercise class (originally

focused primarily on Multiple Sclerosis patients) went from being

itinerant around the Med Center campus to its permanent home at

EngAge Wellness. Previously we met wherever they found an open place-and moved us frequently.

We have met in conference rooms where we moved tables out/in every session to Olson’s large

waiting room and danced around the chairs. So, we enjoy these spacious accommodations.

Once I was at EngAge Wellness for the now-called ‘Let’s Move’ class, I started adding a few

machines. I use the rowing machine and also the total body bicycle.

Q: What is your favorite aspect of EngAge Wellness?

A: I have little self-discipline, so when I come to the structured class with our team, I find I can do so

much more. Also, our instructors guide us through the right dances (they call them exercises) with

the right techniques. And, yes, it’s to music and makes us feel like dancing.

Through the years I have made some amazing friends and we do everything to support each other

and have fun. We also bond over similar experiences/struggles for those of us with MS. When

someone shares something difficult or embarrassing, we often follow with ‘You think that’s bad, you

wouldn’t believe…’ And then we all laugh and move on.

Q: How has your motivation to exercise changed, since you started coming here?

A: Having a permanent home helps, the fun continues and for MS people, we can improve our health

and bodies. But even when we don’t improve, we certainly help slow the progression

Q: What advice would you give other EngAge participants, to help them achieve their fitness

goals?

A: Make it fun, we’re all just trying to do the best we can. And just show up. The group will help make it

all happen.

Q: How has exercise help manage any chronic conditions?

A: The stretching, muscle tone, increased heart rate, and deeper breathing. As much as I am in a

scooter, this doesn’t normally happen.

Q: Any tips for successful aging you would like to share?

A: Oh for Pete’s sake, I am now officially old. When someone asks you for the secret to successful

aging, you’ve crossed over. One of the most difficult part of MS (and now aging) has been to watch

abilities steadily drip away. I have had to learn to not dwell on what’s missing, but embrace

work-arounds and treasure what I can do.

EngAge Word Jumble

Created & drawn by: Patrick Bartmess

The letters in the four words below have been jumbled. Arrange them in the correct order and then use

the letters that are in the circles, to solve the answer to the cartoon caption. (These letters will need to

be unscrambled, as well). ANSWERS are on the back!!

An oronym is a phrase that sounds like another phrase, but it is spelled differently.

Example: “I scream” and “Ice cream”.

A few facts about me:

On Monday and Wednesday, I am at EngAge Wellness. On Tuesday and Thursday, I go to the Fast

Forward Gym created and led by Daryl Kucera who also has MS. On Friday mornings, I go to a Swim

Exercise class.

I had the classic rural Nebraska childhood. I was born in Pender, Nebraska and attended the proverbial

one-room schoolhouse. We then moved to Lynch, Nebraska and an even smaller one-room school-

house. We had a great home life, but my parents seemed to think we kids were around to work—how I

envied the ‘town kids’.

I attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, then moved to Omaha and have been here ever since.

My primary career was in the Investment Department at Mutual of Omaha. I have three sons (above av-

erage as I am sure your children are) and five grandchildren (way, way above average as I am sure

yours also are.)

Q&A Session with Janelle Baber continued:

A few facts about me:

On Monday and Wednesday, I am at EngAge Wellness. On Tuesday and Thursday, I go to the Fast

Forward Gym created and led by Daryl Kucera who also has MS. On Friday mornings, I go to a Swim

Exercise class.

I had the classic rural Nebraska childhood. I was born in Pender, NE and attended the proverbial

one-room schoolhouse. We then moved to Lynch, NE and an even smaller one-room schoolhouse.

We had a great home life, but my parents seemed to think we kids were around to work—how I envied

the ‘town kids’.

I attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, then moved to Omaha and have been here ever since.

My primary career was in the Investment Department at Mutual of Omaha. I have three sons (above

average as I am sure your children are) and five grandchildren (way, way above average as I am sure

yours also are.)

I enjoy time with my grandchildren, along with my husband. We have friends we enjoy wine with,

reading, time at our church, and movies.

Visit us online!

www.unmc.edu/engage

Volume 6, Issue 11 | November 2017

EngAge Wellness Staff

Jeannie Hannan - PhD, ACSM-HFD

Wellness Manager

402-552-7227

Heather Shafer - M.S.

Wellness Specialist

402-552-7229

Sara Huebert - B.S.

Wellness Specialist

402-552-7229

Chris Kocol

Operations Assistant

402-552-7210

Amy Brende

Student Intern

Alex Eilers

P.T. Student/Work Study Employee

Hannah Hussey

P.T. Student/Work Study Employee

Maggie Morehouse

P.T. Student/Work Study Employee

Rachel White

P.T. Student/Work Study Employee

Patrick Bartmess

Volunteer Newsletter Developer

EngAge Wellness Hours:

Monday thru Friday — 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays — 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Jumble answers:

Plane

Taste

Rhyme

Print

Answer to Cartoon:

Personal Trainer

NOVEMBER 11th

Nursing Students at EngAge Wellness

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, we are pleased to announce we have a second

group of nursing students who will be joining us at EngAge Wellness. They are

part of UNMC College of Nursing’s Population Centered-Care course and will be

visiting with you to gain experience and learn about our interests. Each group of

students will develop an educational presentation for individuals who are interested

in attending. The presentations will be November 16th

and November 29th.

Details will be announced at a later date.