Exercise and diabetes education classes begin this week
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June 4, 2017
A series of classes targeting concerns of older adults will begin this week in Alva. An exercise class teaching Tai Chi will start Tuesday, June 6, at The Homestead, 901 Homestead Dr. Classes will be held at 1 p.m. twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday for six weeks, June 6 – July 18. To sign up, contact Tina Ruding, education specialist with the Northwest OHAI Center of Healthy Aging. Call her at 580-297-5137 or email [email protected].
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that can help seniors reduce the risk of falling, increase balance and increase flexibility. The six week class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. It does not matter how strong, flexible or active you are as Tai Chi is designed for people at all levels of health.
Also starting this week is the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP). Classes will be held Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at The Homestead from June 6 through July 18 and at the Alva Public Library on Thursdays at 10 a.m. from June 8 through July 13.
DEEP is based on the principles of empowerment and education. The program was created to provide those with the condition to better manage diabetes. Participants will learn about the importance of a healthy diet, physical activity and maintaining a positive outlook.
The class is designed for individuals who have chronic health problems and/or their caregivers. During the class, you will find out how diabetes affects your body; make sense of your blood sugar numbers; meet others who have diabetes; have fun learning in a small group through games, activities and support conversations; and learn about diabetes through classes located in the community near your neighborhood.
To register for the DEEP classes, call Tina Ruding at 580-297-5137 or email her at [email protected]. You need to be registered in order to attend.
The Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI) is a program of the Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine at The University of Oklahoma and is supported by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.
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