Celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day!
- By Horizon Health Services
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- 15 May, 2018
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May 30th, 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of a special day for older adults: National Senior Health & Fitness Day!
Over 100,000 seniors will participate in fitness events across all 50 states on this day. Organized by the Mature Market Resource Center (MMRC), here are a few inspirational ways you can get active:
Go For a Nature Walk
Morrison county has multiple scenic parks with walking trails you can visit. Charles A. Lindbergh State Park has lots of easy-to-navigate trails as well as a rich history to learn about and experience. Another recommended spot is the Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. This large refuge is home to the Platte River trail, a 3.7 mile hike that has an abundance of wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Go Shopping in Little Falls
Get in A Round of Golf
Pierz boasts a beautiful golf course built by a group of men in the 1930’s. This historic 9-hole course is an aesthetic masterpiece! Even if you are an amateur golfer, this is a course you will thoroughly enjoy.
Visit the Zoo
Work Out In The Gym
Perhaps you are looking to build more muscle and balance as you age. Pierz offers the gym Amp Fitness with personal trainers available. Otherwise, there is a yoga studio, 24-hour gyms, and even Tae Kwon Do offered in Little Falls!
It becomes more and more important to stay active as you get older! Celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 30th by getting out and getting fit!
It is important to us at Horizon Health that we highlight our dedicated employees and help you learn more about the people who make our services great. In this edition of employee spotlight, you will meet Angie Athman, a licensed social worker for our hospice care, and Kelsey Benson, the care coordinator with Horizon Health.
All About Angie
With 12 years as a social worker under her belt, the last 6 of which have been spent working in hospice at Horizon Health, Angie Athman is a valued employee. Nevertheless, she is humble about her position. Angie says her favorite part of her job is the peace it brings her. She says working to serve the aging population is an honor and brings into perspective how precious life really is. While she does think working with end of life patients can be hard, Angie says she is grateful for Horizon’s supportive workplace where her coworkers are like family and the inspirational stories she hears from her elderly patients. When asked if there is anything she feels needs to be known about her position, Angie says that besides her job duties, she runs two caregiver support groups and provides community support to those nearing a hospice situation with a loved one. Angie invites anyone who could use her help to reach out to Horizon Health Hospice at 320-468-2788.
Keeping Up With Kelsey
Also a licensed social worker, our care coordinator Kelsey has done a fabulous job since starting at Horizon Health. Kelsey previously worked in a nursing home and enjoyed serving the elderly population. This led her to pursue social work at Horizon Health. She says her favorite part of her job is connecting families to resources they might not have otherwise had that make their lives easier. The rewarding part is making connections and helping people with compassion and a helpful heart. Kelsey says she really knows her elderly patients on a personal level and values building those relationships!
These two wonderful women make our hospice care more empathetic, more effective, and more supportive for our patients and their families. We are proud to shine a spotlight on Angie and Kelsey!
