EnhanceFitness and EnhanceWellness

11/05/2025

Exercise for improved sleep: Regular exercise helps you fall asleep faster, get more deep (restful) sleep, and stay asleep during the night.

11/04/2025

Turn up the music and move with YMCA of Vincennes during the cardio section of their workout:

11/01/2025

Have a listen 🎧! Discover how Physical Therapists are powerful allies in helping you age strong, steady and confident. Across the country, delivery organizations team up with PTs to keep participants moving forward safely, socially and with a lot of smiles and laughter!

How is physical therapy just for athletes? On this episode of Aging Forward, physical therapist Josh Militzer says older adults are athletes too—their sport is…

11/01/2025

We aimed to compare the effect of a 10-min walk immediately after glucose ingestion (10-min walk condition) on glycemic control to that of a 30-min walk, 30 min postingestion (30-min walk condition). In a randomized, crossover, counterbalanced trial with three (control, 10-min walk, 30-min walk...

10/29/2025

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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Providing Tips to Keep Individuals with Dementia Safe and Comfortable During Halloween (October 23, 2025)- Spooky sights, scary sounds, and costumed strangers are staples of Halloween, […]

10/23/2025

A strong ankle joint is essential for fall prevention because ankles provide the foundation for balance, mobility, and shock absorption - key elements in staying upright and stable. Here are some great exercises for strong stable ankles - give them a try!

Improve your balance and mobility with these simple moves.

10/22/2025

Stopping smoking at any age may lessen cognitive decline, according to a study by investigators at University College London.

The rate of smoking ci******es has steadily declined since the 1960s – when Congress required warnings on cigarette boxes. Research shows that people are more likely to try to quit smoking when they’re under 40. But a new study in the journal The Lancet Healthy Longevity shows that quitting late...

10/10/2025

Group exercise classes are a great place to build social connections while strengthening your body and mind!

Having a rich social life may do more than brighten your days—it could also help slow biological aging, according to a new study.

10/06/2025

“The best type of exercise is any kind you’ll do…Denison recommends activities that promote balance and strength. A simple example is practicing sitting and standing at home. We start losing muscle around age 30, so building and maintaining strength is especially important. If you’re a social person, group classes or physical activities with friends are a great way to get moving while having fun. “ Come join us! Find a location at ProjectEnhance.org/locations - we can’t wait to meet you!

On Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, Age Friendly Seattle partnered with the Seattle Public Library and GenPride to host its monthly Civic Coffee, focusing on fall prevention. Paige Denison, Director of Health, Wellness, and Project Enhance at Sound Generations, and Helen Halpern, an occupational therapist w...

09/24/2025

“Regardless of whether someone loses any weight, physical activity reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, arthritis, dementia, and many other conditions. Regular activity improves heart, brain, strength, bones, balance, mental health, and cognitive function.”

The closest thing we have to a miracle drug.

09/22/2025

How are you taking steps to reduce your fall risk this week? You CAN age without falling - prevention works!

When EnhanceFitness participants build lower body strength, improve their balance, and increase their confidence in movement, we’re directly reducing their risk of falling. And even if a fall does occur, stronger muscles and better coordination can mean the difference between a minor bruise and a major injury.

We hope to see you on September 24 for the Falls Prevention Day at Sno-Valley Senior Center! We will have two exercise classes offered FREE this day to any interested community members. Both classes are part of evidence-based programs shown to reduce Fall Risk in participants. This is a great opportunity to try a class and see if you like it!

8:45 – 9:45 am EnhanceFitness: Start your day with fun, music and movement! Our instructors lead you through a terrific program designed especially for seniors. Moves can be adapted for almost any activity level.

2:00 -2:45 pm Otago: Join our instructors for an introduction to this exercise program that consists of a series of 17 strength and balance exercises adaptable for most activity levels.

Register for these presentations, assessment appointments, as well as free exercise classes that day using the link: https://igfn.us/form/u1jmgg, or by calling 425-333-4152

Reserve your FREE lunch for that day by calling our reception desk (M-F, 8:00 – 3:30) at 425-333-4152

Full Schedule for the day, all events are FREE:
8:45 – 9:45 EnhanceFitness exercise class
10:00 – 12:00 Balance Assessment appointments by Snoqualmie Valley Hospital FULL
10:00 – 12:00 Hearing Assessment appointments by Snoqualmie Valley Hospital FULL
11:00 Fall Prevention for Seniors Presentation by King County
12:00 Lunch (FREE for all-you must register by Tues, 9/23 at noon, by calling 425-333-4152)
1:00 Recreational Therapy and Falls Prevention Presentation by Adaptive Pathways
1:00 – 3:00 Vision Assessment appointments by Arbor Eyecare
1:00 – 3:00 Falls Risk Assessment appointments by Physiocare
2:00 Otago exercise class