Senior Center Health
If you need fitness assessment, gentle exercise, focus on balance, a first exercise class--please sign up for one of the following classes:
 Wednesday, May 14- 10:00-11:00 am
Why be concerned about your blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measurement of the force that the blood exerts on the inner walls of the vessels, plus their resistance to the blood flow. Recent medical guidelines state that normal blood pressure for most adults is less than 120 (systolic) over 80 (diastolic). High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is often referred to as the "silent killer" because it is usually without symptoms. Hypertension greatly increases the chances of heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, and stroke. No cost. Call the Salem Senior Center at 503-588-6303 to schedule an appointment. Sponsored by Gibson Creek.
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Adult Day Respite Program
 The Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program at the Salem Senior Center is a specialized program that serves persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers. At Among Friends, staff and volunteers focus on a person’s strengths and abilities to encourage socialization and participation in stimulating activities, such as exercise, art and music therapy, cognitive activities, lunch and an afternoon snack. The friendly and caring environment helps create enjoyable experiences that increase feelings of self-worth and accomplishment. The five hours of respite allows caregivers time for themselves to take a day off from their caregiving responsibilities. The program meets on Tuesdays and Fridays from ll:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A caregiver support group meets every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Volunteers needed
Saturday Trial
The Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program will offer a Saturday program once a month for three months, on April 26, May 31, and June 28. The hours will be 11:00am to 4:00pm, and the program will provide the same quality of respite care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia that is provided on Tuesdays and Fridays.
For further information about the program, please call Evelyn Ostermann, Respite Coordinator, at 503-588-6303. Scholarships are available.
The 2007-8 sponsors are Brookstone Alzheimer Special Care Center and Pacific Living Centers/Hawthorne House.
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 The Salem Senior Center Walking/Hiking Clubs welcome any adult 50+ who likes the great outdoors, enjoys the company of others, and would like to visit beautiful parks, the coast, and the North Santiam area. Cost of each walk/hike will be $12 (includes transportation and walking guide). Please bring water and a sack lunch. Reservations are required due to limited space on the van.
Walking Club
Walks on the third Tuesday of each month. Walks will be 3 miles or less with little or no elevation gain.
- May 20 - Willamette Mission State Park
- June 17 - Tyron Creek State Park
- July 15 - Silverton Mural Walk
- August 19 - Champoeg State Park
Hiking Club
Hikes the first Thursday of each month. Hikes will be 5 miles or less with some elevation gain.
May 8 - Neskowin (hike on the beach) June 5 - Silver Falls State Park July 3 - Hagg Lake August 7 - Santiam Wagon Road
Many thanks to our sponsor Farmington Square.
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Specific date and time to be determined
Olinger Pool
Instructor Edna Zielinski
The Arthritis Foundation research-based aqua exercise class ensures that every joint is moved and muscles are stretched. Enjoy friends, music, health tips, and relaxation exercises. Use noodles and squeeze balls to get fit and relieve pain. Participants do not need to have arthritis to take part in this program. 16 sessions--price to be determined.
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A New Program for People with Early Memory Loss
- Thursdays
- 11:30am-2:30pm
This innovative new program is designed specifically for people experiencing early memory loss (EML). Time With Friends will link people with EML and their spouse, family member, or friend with others in similar situations so they can establish new social networks that will carry them along the journey through Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. The program meets every Thursday beginning October 25 and includes lunch, discussion, activities, and exercise. There will also be other opportunities for social engagement such as support groups, dinners, trips, and other events outside the Senior Center setting.
Professionals have long realized that people with EML have different needs from individuals in the middle to later stages of dementia. At the early stages of dementia, a person may still be employed and driving his own car. Most importantly, they are aware of their memory loss. People with EML are looking for opportunities for socialization, education, and involvement in the community. In addition, they often feel the need to talk and share, in confidence, with others who have similar memory problems. Time With Friends will offer a supportive, fun, and creative atmosphere where an individual and his spouse, family member, or friend can interact with others, enjoy outings in the community, and participate in stimulating activities that can strengthen memory.
If you would like to learn more about this innovative new program, contact Evelyn Ostermann at 503-588-6303.
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- Tuesdays (Conference Room B) and Fridays (East Auditorium)
- March 11-May 6 (no class April 25)
- 2:30-3:30 pm
- Instructor Edna Zielinski
The Arthritis Foundation research-based land exercise class ensures that every joint is moved and muscles are stretched. All exercises may be done seated or standing. Enjoy friends, music, health tips, and relaxation exercise. Use one-pound weights, balls, a parachute, and other equipment to get fit and relieve pain. Participants do not need to have arthritis to take part in this program. Cost: $65 for 16 sessions, or $7 per session.
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- Mondays and Wednesdays
- March 24-May 19 (no class on March 26 and April 23)
- 1:45-2:40 pm
- East Auditorium
- Instructor Edna Zielinski
Sun style tai chi was selected for this program for individuals with or without arthritis, related muscle pain, or fatigue. It includes light-footed forward and backward steps, no low floor stances, artistic depth, and power qigong exercises to facilitate healing and improve breathing and relaxation. There are so many benefits: (1) reduced pain, stiffness, and stress; (2) increased balance, muscle strength, and range of motion; and (3) improved posture, circulation, and memory. Cost: $65 for 16 sessions, or $7 per session.
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- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- March 11-May 8
- 10:30-11:30 am
- Meet at Salem Center mall, Nordstrom coffee kiosk.
- Instructor Edna Zielinski
Count on taking walks in the sunny outdoors the moment weather allows!
This class lowers stress, manages waistlines, and increases stamina while participants enjoy friendship, improve their walking gait, and ensure safe stretching. Participants need to be able to walk at a moderate pace and climb stairs at a gentle pace. Help to make this new group a success by joining the class. Several methods will be suggested to equalize fitness levels for an invigorating, weight reducing, heart healthy walk! Registration will be completed at the Salem Senior Center before or after the first session. Cost: $30 for 16 sessions, or $2 per session.
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Massage Therapy
- Robert Ellestad, LMT
Chair massage is done in a specially designed chair that allows massage work on the neck and back. It is easy to sit in and gives a feeling of weightlessness. Typically, the massage on the chair is 15 minutes. Table massage lasts 60 minutes and takes place on a special massage table which is padded and covered with a clean sheet, allowing for special stretching and other useful massage techniques.
There are many benefits to having a massage including increased circulation and a decrease in stress. Massage is also found to be useful in helping injuries to heal quicker. There are many pains that can be lessened or alleviated with the use of massage.
Although there are many types of massage, the one Robert would like to introduce to you is shiatsu. This type of massage comes out of the Orient and is done clothed. You may find that this type of massage works well for you.
Make your appointment by calling the Salem Senior Center at 503-588-6303, or stop by the front desk.
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- Mondays and Wednesdays
- March 24-May 19 (No class March 26 and April 23)
- 2:45-3:40pm
- East Auditorium
- Instructor: Edna Zielinski
Most hip fractures happen because someone fell. In fact, one in three adults age 65 and older fall each year. This class will assess fitness and balance; provide seated and standing activities specific to balance, multisensory traning, postural improvement, gait pattern improvement; and strength, endurance, and flexibility training. Enrollment limited to 10 participants. Cost: $80 for 16 sessions.
If you need a fitness assessment, gentle exercise, a focus on balance, or a first exercise class, sign up for In Balance: Be Fit and Fall Proof (the perfect combination!).
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Call Edna Zielinski at 503-588-6303 to indicate your interest in participating in group rides this spring and summer that are comfortably paced.
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- Mondays
- June 2-30
- 2:00-3:30 pm
- Conference Room B
Instructor Emalene Bramble will bring 25 years' experience as a health educator and wellness coach as well as excellent credentials--registered nurse, PhD, post-graduate work at the C G Jung Institute in Zurich, Switzerland. This five-week series will present the following:
- The intelligence of your incredible body
- How to learn your body's language
- How to listen to your body's mind
- How to talk with your body
- How to relate to your body as a partner
Whether you want to continue excellent health or improve a chronic condition, this is the class for you. Bring a notebook for notes and journal assignments. Cost: $80 for 5 sessions.
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- Thursday, May 29
- 8:15-11:00 am
Schedule an appointment with a local ophthalmologist who will check for overall eye health. Registration is required by calling the Senior Center at 503-588-6303. Appointments are scheduled at 8:15 am until 11:00 am. No cost. This community service is provided by Salem Senior Center Senior Health Education Committee and Salem Hospital. If you are interested in serving on this Salem Senior Center committee, call 503-588-6303.
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Aging and Alcohol: Is it a Mix that Works?
- Thursday, April 24, and May 1
- 10:00 am-12:00 pm
- Conference Room B
Retired Chemeketa Community College instructor Ray Wilson will share facts, theory, and issues related to what can be a problem: aging and alcohol. Attention-capturing video and lively discussion will be integrated into these sessions. Cost: Two, 2-hour sessions, $10.
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A Safety Program for Mature Adults
- Tuesdays
- May 6, 13, 20, and 27
- 12:30 pm
OASIS (Older Adults Striving for Independence and Safety) is a four-part educational series created to help promote health and safety for older adults. Through education, we are tyring to prevent injuries from happening.
Why is this needed? Accidents seldom "just happen" and many can be prevented. Because accidental injuries occur more often in later life and result in more serious injuries, attention to safety is especially important for older people. When accidents do occur, older people are often severely injured and tend to heal more slowly. While falls are the most common cause of fatal injury in older people, there are many other contributors to injury including motor vehicle crashes, medication errors, alcohol usage, and pedestrian-related injuries.
OASIS is a very effective tool in the ongoing effort to prevent injuries to older adults. Our goal is to promote healthy and safe lifestyles for people over the age of 65. Through education and discussion, we encourage people to take responsibility for their health care.
Presented by Salem Hospital. No cost. Call the Salem Senior Center at 503-588-6303 to register.
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Our instructor, Ms. Seeck, has a passion for dance and has performed and taught across the United States. In addition to her own dance studio, she has taught at the Crystal Ballroom, Portland Art Museum, Willamette University, and cruise ships. She will teach the following dance series in our wonderful East Auditorium that has not only a wood floor, but also a mirrored wall.
Salsa
- Fridays
- April 18-May 9
- 5:30-6:45 pm
Salsa is a fusion of informal dance styles having roots in the Caribbean (especially Cuba), Latin America, and North America. you will be learning those flirtatious Latin dance steps while you move to an irresistable Latin dance beat. No partner required. Minimum enrollment is 15. Cost: Four lessons, $35.
West Coast Swing II
- Fridays
- April 18-May 9
- 7:00-8:15 pm
This dance was so popular with the Level I group, we are giving them more variations and inviting those of you who know the basic moves (starter step; underarm, left side, and right side passes; whip; sugarpush; and throw out) to join us. No partner required. Minimum enrollment is 15. Cost: Four lessons, $35.
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- Mondays
- June 2-30
- 2:45-3:45 pm
- Craft Room
- Instructor: Ivan Fernandez
Enjoy the benefits of yoga such as greater flexibility, relaxation, core muscle strength, and deeper breathing while being seated in a chair! Optional standing postiions, but no floor work. Comfortable clothing recommended. Minimum enrollment: 10. Cost: $20 for 4 sessions, or $5/session.
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