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Senior Fitness

Senior fitness is a program for better living!

Range of Motion (ROM) Exercise was designed for anyone with arthritis or related rheumatic diseases or musculoskeletal conditions, ranging from people who are older, sedentary and very limited by impaired joint mobility to those who are relatively active with only mild limitations. Participation is encouraged for all seniors since the focus is overall improvement of range of motion (ROM). Check out the ROM Facebook Page: ROM Facebook Page . You will be able to find exercises, resources, recipes, and more! 

Program general goals:

  • Provide participants with an enjoyable, safe exercise program
  • Encourage positive social interaction among participants
  • Decrease depression and improve mood
  • Maintain and/or improve physical abilities
  • Improve performance of daily activities

Specific physical goals:

  • Reduce pain and stiffness
  • Restore or maintain joint range of motion
  • Improve balance and coordination
  • Decrease fatigue and increase endurance
  • Improve overall perceived health

Program Outcomes:

  • Reduce levels of pain, stiffness and fatigue
  • Improved strength
  • Improved ability to function independently in day to day life
  • Decrease levels of depression
  • Increase self-efficacy
  • Improved overall health status and activity

Tai Chi for Arthritis was developed by Paul Lam as an introductory class to Tai Chi for people with or without arthritis. This form consist of gentle stretches and relaxing movements specifically designed to alleviate some of the discomfort associated with arthritis as well as improve your general health.

Bingocize incorporate physical activity, fall prevention and nutrition education into a fun game of bingo. 

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.

You will learn to:

  • View falls as controllable
  • Set goals for increasing activity
  • Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
  • Exercise to increase strength and balance

Who should attend?

  • Anyone concerned about falls
  • Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength
  • Anyone who has fallen in the past
  • Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns

Contact

Samantha Davis, B.S.
Family, Health and Wellness Educator
smd242@cornell.edu
518-962-4810 ext.401

Last updated January 17, 2025