The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is inviting older adults to attend an upcoming Seniors Health Assessment at the Kelowna United Mission Soccer Dome this spring.
Each assessment is 45-60 minutes in length and measures a variety of health indicators to help prevent the risk of disease. Tests include blood pressure, cardiovascular endurance, balance, flexibility, agility and more. The assessments are aimed to ensure older adults have access to resources and programs that will help them maintain their independence and health long-term.
“We do a comprehensive assessment to give seniors an idea of their physical and mental fitness,” says Adriane Long, YMCA Health and Promotions Manager. “We discuss what is working and provide individuals with areas of improvement to help them get started with physical activity or maintain their current habits. Maintaining cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength allows us to be independent and do the activities we love for longer.”
- Event: YMCA Seniors Health Assessment
- When: Wednesday, April 5
- Where: Kelowna United Mission Soccer Dome - 4075 Gordon Drive
- Time: Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Cost: No cost — Free to community members
Donna and Les Mash love to have fun and plan to stay independent and healthy as long as possible. They wanted to be more active and figured the YMCA’s Senior’s Health Assessment would be a great starting point.
“The assessment showed us a lot of areas where we were lacking and what we needed to work on,” Donna states. “We realized that our balance had pretty much disappeared.”
Since attending, the couple has integrated physical activity into their lifestyle. They became YMCA members and regularly attend Kelowna Family YMCA, which they have found to be very beneficial to their overall health. They also utilize a variety of services included with membership, from Health Coaching and Aquatic Fitness classes to Mingle Mondays, the Healthy Hips & Knees program and more.
Registration is required and space is limited. To reserve your spot call 250-491-9622 ext. 426.