Falls are a major health concern for our senior citizen population. Each year, more than 800,000 people in the U.S. require hospitalization from a fall. A lot of these falls are due to declining strength, balance, and mobility due to inactivity. Are you looking to get your aging loved ones up and moving? Here’s some great tips to get seniors…
Reaction time is defined as the amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus or something we react too. Having fast reaction time can give athletes a competitive advantage. An athlete’s ability to react shows how quickly and effectively he or she can make decisions and then initiate action. For example, fast reaction time can help a basketball…
Assistive technology tools have always been meant for students with learning disabilities but there is documented proof these tools can benefit all students. Assistive technology enables students with disabilities to compensate for the impairments they experience. This specialized technology promotes independence and decreases the need for other educational support. Appropriate assistive technology can help people with disabilities overcome or…
While exercise is good for the entire body, Dr. John J. Ratey, MD, says it is more important for the brain, especially when it comes to students in schools. Using scientific studies and real life examples, this internationally recognized doctor in the brain-exercise connection demonstrates how we can raise test scores and lower behavioral problems. Learn about how more exercise…
Cognitive Deficits, also called intellectual disability, is a condition beginning in childhood in which people show significant limitations in their ability to learn and function. Intellectual disabilities are divided into degrees of severity based on their level of impairment. These include mild, moderate, severe, or profound. About 5% of the population have cognitive deficits, and most of these individuals fall…
Each Military branch of service (Army, Navy, Coast, Marines) helps families of service members continue to thrive and excel whether on base, or at home. One of the main branches, the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; the G9 Division of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command. Known as Army MWR, manages programs and services that support…
Gigi’s Playhouse is an achievement center focused on offering programming for people with Down Syndrome. The free programs are educational and therapeutic in nature to individuals with Down syndrome from birth through adulthood, their families and the community. These programs help advance literacy, math skills, motor skills, and much more. Programs are created by professional therapists and teachers who generously…
Develop balance, cognitive function, and range of motion. A recent survey by AARP revealed that the number one concern for aging Americans is staying sharp. Seniors love the Makoto Arena because it gives them a way to improve their “mental sharpness” as well as giving them the ability to get that “just right” level of cardio and stretching. The Active Aging/Senior…
Group Fitness has become a form of exercise that is growing in popularity. You can now find a group fitness class basically anywhere. Health Clubs, YMCA’s, Park and Rec Facilities all offer some sort of strength or aerobic based group class. Group Fitness classes are a great to way to provide extra motivation and friendly competition among the participants. For…
Tahlequah Public Schools is committed to providing all students with a quality education within a safe and caring learning environment. One of the main focuses in their district is the ability to integrate interactive fitness into their Physical Education curriculum. Recently multiple schools added the EyePlay Wall Exergame Projection System. Children and indeed the staff love the EyePlay Wall. Instantly,…
The Trailblazer is both physically and mentally stimulating engaging children for longer than a traditional climbing wall. It delivers a wow factor with a high-tech feel for schools, trampoline parks, youth-based facilities, etc. Health benefits like agility, coordination, mental alertness, balance, core body strength can all be improved. The Trailblazer can be used up to 4 players at a…
Holofit reinvents fitness through Virtual Reality. Yes, that’s right VR! Holofit VR makes cardio fun, social, and competitive. Compete with your friends at the gym, online, or with others in a gym class. Holofit has been used in fitness centers, corporate gyms, hotel gyms, sports clubs, etc! Holofit can be a gamechanger when it comes to retaining old members…
