Health & Fitness
The Tallahassee Senior Services Health Program offers seniors the resources to continue a lifestyle of active aging through low or no-cost preventive health care and education. The Center's Health Program Coordinator, a registered nurse, facilitates a variety of preventive health screenings. The nurse is also available to assist seniors with accessing medical services available in the community. Volunteer nurses and aides provide additional helping hands and administrative support.
Health Happenings
Unless otherwise noted, Health Happenings presentations are from 11:00am - 12:00n in the Tallahassee Senior Center Dining Room.
Headsmartz: A Falls Prevention Program for Seniors
Monday, October 13, 9:30 - 11:30am - Headsmartz is a health and safety presentation that incorporates animation, audio and video clips to create the atmosphere of a live TV-studio game show. By the time the trivia questions turn to the more serious subject of falls prevention and brain injury, players and audience have enjoyed an entertaining mental workout and are primed to absorb important information about falls prevention and how to reduce the risk of injury. This program is for everyone - young or old, community members and health professionals. Presented by Shirley Copeland, Safety Educator, Alachua County. Gifts and continental breakfast provided. Memory, balance, and hearing screenings may be available. This program is in partnership with Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. There is no charge to attend. Donations appreciated. RSVP to Lynda at 431-7831.Surviving the Transition to Digital TV
Thursday, October 16, 11:30am - Hear a representative from the American Association of Broadcasters answer all your questions about the mandatory transition from analogue to digital TV, effective February 2009. Converter box information available.The New Five Wishes
Monday, November 3 - The Five Wishes document clearly outlines preferences for end-of-life decisions. Everyone should have this information in writing, and the new changes make it easier than ever. Presented by Big Bend Hospice.Living Healthy Program
Thursday, November 6 - December 18, 9:30am - 12:00n - This unique six-week course will help you discover new skills for better living with chronic diseases such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, emphysema, asthma and epilepsy. Learn to work with your healthcare team, manage symptoms, use medications effectively, exercise, deal with emotions, communicate with your family, and more. Taught by Vanessa Crowther, March 7x Health and Social Services. Class size limited. Pre-register today at 891-4042.
Health Screenings and Services
- Blood Pressure Screenings: Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Glucose Screenings: 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:30am
- Vision Screenings: 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 - 11:30am
- Hearing Screenings: 2nd Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30am
- Pulse Oximetry: 1st Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00n
Fitness
Please note a $1 donation is requested for each class, unless otherwise noted.
Brain-Body Balance Stretch and Relaxation Class
Teaches strategies to enhance attention, focus, balance, energy, self-esteem and memory while using exercise techniques that include relaxation, stretching and simple brain retrieval to improve learning. Low impact, seated exercise.
- Monday, 1:30 - 2:30pm at Tallahassee Senior Center
- Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:00pm at Heritage Oaks
Chair Yoga
Tuesday, 11:00am - 12:00n
Increase flexibility and strength, improve balance, and find an overall sense of inner relaxation and peace. This is a gentle yoga exercise that everyone can do.
Club50 Workout Buddies - 3111 Mahan Drive Monday
Friday, 7:00 - 9:00am; 12:00n - 3:00pm; 6:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday, 8:00am - 2:00-pm
Club50 offers a 30-minute workout circuit on hydraulic resistance training fitness equipment that accommodates any level of fitness. The program focuses on combining cardiovascular and strength training. Tallahassee Senior Foundation members pay $3 per workout with no club membership required.
Feldenkrais
Friday, 11:00am - 12:00n
Beneficial for those experiencing chronic or acute pain of the back, neck, shoulder, hip, legs or knee, as well as healthy individuals who wish to enhance their self-image.
Life Exercise
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30am
Low impact aerobics, flexibility, mobility, range of motion, small hand weights and stretching for participants at all levels. Chairs are available for individuals desiring to sit.
Oasis Fitness for Women - 1891 Capital Circle NE
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30 - 10:15am
Circuit training exercise facility for women only. Tallahassee Senior Foundation members may work out on a drop-in basis for $2.50 and are not committed to a club membership.
Seated Massage and Reiki
Reiki -
Alternating Tuesdays, 10:30 - 12:00n
Massage - Alternating Fridays, 10:00am - 12:00n
Reiki by Susie Howell, Reiki Master; Massage by Jonathan Walker, LMT and Norma Reesor, LTM.
Taoist Tai-Chi
Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 - 11:00am (Beginning)
Wednesday and Friday, 11:00am - 12:00n (Continuing)
Focuses on health enhancement with slow, graceful movements that stretch and strengthen the entire body. For class levels and new class start dates, please call 891-4000. Visit the Taoist Tai Chi Society at www.taoist.org. $2 donation.
Vitalife Group Exercise Class
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00pm
Sixty-minute, low-impact, total body workout sessions designed for active adults, incorporating aerobic, strength, balance and flexibility modalities. Suggested donation: $1.
Water Aerobics at City of Tallahassee Pools
Visit our Aquatics section to see dates, fees and times.
Water Aerobics at TOSPT - 3334 Capital Medical Blvd.
Monday, 5:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Friday, 5:00pm
Classes held in a heated, indoor therapy pool. Tallahassee Senior Foundation members: $3 for one person or $5 for two people per visit.
Yoga
Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00pm
Learn the ancient art of Iyengar and Discovery inspired Hatha Yoga to improve flexibility, concentration, enrich and calm the mind and tone the body. Students should wear shorts or tights, bring a towel, belt, pillow, and mat and be prepared to work barefoot. Classes are for all ages, male and female. Special rates available for six-week sessions. Fee: $10 for 55+; $12 for others.
Other Health Related News
Donations of Medical Equipment Appreciated
The Senior Center graciously accepts donations of new or used (but clean) medical equipment. We serve as a community resource for seniors that are in need of durable medical equipment, short or long term. We currently have plenty of bedside commodes (potty chairs) but are accepting shower chairs, walkers, bathtub grab bars, adult diapers, scooters, lift chairs, and canes.