Aging Partners at Victory Park
New Agency Headquarters Now Located on V.A. Campus, 600 S. 70th St.
Health and Fitness for Older Adults
In 2024, three core principles for Aging Partners Health and Fitness are taking measures that decrease risk, promoting optimal health, and encouraging independent living. The program focusses on injury and disease prevention while offering more evidence-based programs, fall prevention programs, and practices that enhance strength, balance, flexibility and mental clarity. Download an informational sheet about Aging Partners’ services.
Life’s a Hit When You’re Feeling Fit!
Many New Year’s resolutions are made where follow-through is lacking. Let Aging Partners Health and Fitness help you attain your goals in 2024. In addition to the new Schmieding fitness center, Aging Partners also offers a wide variety of fitness classes at locations throughout the community. Classes include Qigong, Dance, Yoga and Tai Chi, as well as two new programs – StrongBodies and Bingocize®. Exercise class movements are excellent for building strength, improving mental clarity, and increasing balance and core stabilization.
Aging Partners Health and Fitness has worked with LNKTV Health to increase viewing options for those interested in adding extra minutes to their fitness routines. A wide variety of exercise routines are available on Aging Partners YouTube channel.
Try Some 8 Form Tai Chi
8 Form Tai Chi with Ann Heydt
Schmieding Foundation Center for Active Living a Big Hit with Aging Partners Clients
When Aging Partners moved into their new headquarters at Victory Park, 600 S. 70th St., in early May, they knew their new Schmieding Foundation Center for Active Living fitness center would be a popular destination for clients in search of a healthier aging experience. Turns out, fitness center clientele increased by more than 300 percent during the first 100 days alone.
A big highlight has been the addition of new, state-of-the-art, pneumatic (air-powered) Keiser brand fitness equipment designed specifically for older adults. The new equipment is easy to use with weights adjusted with the push of a button. Cardio equipment includes NuStep recumbent cross trainers, exercise bikes, treadmills, an elliptical machine and a Helix lateral training bike. There is something at the fitness center for everyone, regardless of ability and fitness level. Appointments with a personal trainer are also available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at no charge.
The new Victory Park location also houses a new in-house Health Promotion Clinic with a long, ongoing partnership with the UNMC College of Nursing. Foot care services as well as bone density screening, blood glucose screening, cholesterol checks, ear wax removal and other services are offered by supervised student nurses by appointment.
The future is bright for those over 60 who want to bring a healthier aging experience to their lives. The Schmieding Foundation Center for Active Living is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 402-441-7575 for more information or a current class schedule and get signed up for services. For more information on Aging Partners, visit their website.
