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by Marty HarrisWhen it comes to exercise, South County’s Art

Bernabo advises senior adults to start moving.“The body is made to move. You have to use it,”

said Bernabo. In 1998, Bernabo took his own advice.He made a lifestyle change to be more active.

“I eased into it, moving to some degree,” he said. “Iprobably did consistent walking rst – ve to seventimes a week like 20 to 30 minutes.

“The idea that you can maintain cardiovascularhealth by doing (exercise) two to three times a weekdoes not work for most people,” he said. “The moreyou move it (the body) within reason is the healthyapproach for your body’s joints, body tissue and yourgeneral attitude. A person just feels better.”

This 75-year-old’s active lifestyle includes, amongother things, teaching at the South County YMCA.There he leads classes in exercise, personal training;Livestrong, a program for cancer survivors; and a di-abetes prevention program. In 2013 he earned a nu-trition and dietetics degree from Maryville Universi-ty which he also puts into practice.

For senior adults who want to get started on aexercise routine, Bernabo said that SilverSneakers

classes at area YMCAs are an excellent place to start.“Some health insurance plans will pay for the

YMCA membership for the person who has thathealth insurance,” said Bernabo, who is also certi edto teach SilverSneakers classes. “These classes areterri c and they are crowded.”

SilverSneakers is one of the largest senior-focusedexercise program in the United States.

Glendale’s Janet Hindle agrees.For 25 years, she had an active job at Westwood

Catering before retiring last year. Knowing it’s im-portant to keep active, she attends the Tuesdayand Thursday SeniorSneakers Yoga class at theKirkwood YMCA with her neighbor Mary Walker.

At the Y, Hindle found a “wonderful” group and aslower-paced class that provides a soothing, all-overworkout.

“Exercise is what it’s all about,” Hindle said.Dan O’Neill of Glendale and Kathy Juzenas of

Get Moving

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Kathy Juzenas of Webster Groves works out at the SilverSneakers Classic class at the Kirkwood YMCA

photo by Diana Linsley

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Webster Groves found the SilverS-neakers Classic class more to theirliking.

They get an all-over cardiovascularand strength-building workout while

listening to oldies tunes like “John-ny Angel” and “Breaking Up Is HardTo Do.” The Tuesday and Thursdayclasses, led by instructor Mary BethWilczak, use hand-held weights, elas-tic tubing and a SilverSneaker ball. Achair is available for some seated exer-cises and for support if needed.

Juzenas, 64, said she likes the car-dio component of the class the best.She and O’Neill also take a similarclass that Wilczak teaches on Mon-days at the Webster Y.

“I can go home and feel that I’ve

worked out,” she said. “I’m de nitelymore productive when I go home.”

O’Neill, 75, noted you can make theclasses as hard as you want.

O’Neill and Juzenas are regularsat the Y. In addition to Wilczak class-es, Juzenas said she just discovered a

Zumba class with fun music and movesthat are very aerobic.“I really rely on the Y to get my car-

dio workout. I walk my dog but he’sgetting older so that’s not much exer-cise anymore,” Juzenas said. “The peo-ple here are wonderful. This is a verywarm, welcoming place to be.”

Before retiring as a teacher fromLindbergh High School, Juzenas saidshe didn’t have much time for exercise.

“I dedicated all my time to teach-ing,” Juzenas said, noting she diddance on Saturday nights until her an-kles started bothering her.

When O’Neill retired he decided toget back to exercise. He had started

running when he was 38 and did otherexercise until he was about 55.

About nine or 10 years ago, O’Neillstarted taking Wilczek’s Monday class.Now he has a “menu” of Y activitiesfrom which he tries to do three or fourtimes a week. In addition to the Wil-czek’s classes, O’Neill walks Tuesdayand Thursday mornings with a “veryinteresting group” from the Y. Aftertheir three-mile walk, the walkersmeet at Straubs for a “coffee klatch.”

Teaching SeniorsWilczak, a Kirkwood resident, has

been teaching exercise since 2000. In2002 she started teaching the SilverStreak class at the Webster Y. She alsoteaches yoga, step classes and others.

“I enjoy working with the people

who come to SilverSneakers,” shesaid. “They seem to be at a place inlife where they have time to stop andsmell the roses.”

The classes become not just phys-ical exercise but a social outlet, she

said. “I like that they come and makefriends.”

One size does not t all when itcomes to an exercise regimen, she said.

“It depends on what they want toget out of it (the class) and their par-ticular health status,” Wilczak said.

Juzenas, for example, has diabetesand nds the cardiovascular workoutshelp to keep her blood sugar in bal-ance, Juzenas said.

Bernabo advises some level of aer-obic activity to begin a exercise pro-gram.

“That might be starting on a tread-mill. It depends on how active theycurrently are,” he said.

Bernabo cautioned individuals notto overdue it initially and to be ade-quately hydrated before exercising.

Another consideration is the conditionof their athletic shoes.

After 500 miles (equals working outthree to four times a week for six tonine months), shoes break down andthe feet do not get the support they

need, Bernabo said, noting this in-creases the risks of getting foot ail-ments such as plantar fasciitis.

Sitting Home; Feeling LousyFor Wilczak it’s very gratifying

when her students come up after classand tell her when they get good newsfrom their doctor – that their bloodwork was great, their cholesterol isdown or they can now take less med-ication.

People also come up after class andtell her that they had to force them-selves to come to class because theirshoulders or knees hurt. But afterclass they’re glad they came.

“They get moving and feel betterinstead of sitting home and feelinglousy,” she said.

Mary Beth Wilczek leads a SilverSneakers Classic class at the Kirkwood YMCA. Students include, from left: Roger Niebruegge, Georgia Hepp and Shirley Quello.

photos by Diana Linsley

Senior Fitness Classesfrom page 1B

Michael Gibbons Sr., front, and Janet Hindle stretch in the SilverSneakersYoga class.



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the World Health Organization,St. Louis County governmenthas made a commitment to con-duct a baseline assessment ofthe age-friendliness of the com-

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65 and over.The Age-Friendly Communi-

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people, whether they live withintheir homes or relocate withintheir communities;

• Providing infrastructurethat enhances mobility in sup-porting the independence of anaging population.

• Ensuring the continued so-cial, civic and economic engage-ment of an aging population.

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action plan.One such public strategy ses-

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Lori Fiegel, comprehensiveplanning manager for the coun-ty, said the county expects tohave a plan in place by June ofthis year.

In St. Louis County, of the284,201 Baby Boomers, 53 percentare women and 47 percent aremen. While this mirrors the countypopulation as a whole, the gendergap widens as people grow older.Of the 149,500 residents 65 yearsand older, 59 percent are womenand only 41 percent are men.

The county’s population is 71percent white and 23 percent Afri-can American, but Baby Boomersare about 77 percent white and20 percent African American, andthose born before 1946 are 83 per-cent white and only 14 percent Af-rican American.

Overall in St. Louis Coun-ty, slightly more than one-thirdof all senior households face in-come insecurity. This equates toabout 19,800 senior households,

or 23,800 seniors living below theElder Index threshold to meettheir basic needs. Of these 23,800seniors, 9,500 lived below the pov-erty level in 2012.

The overall life expectancy inthe United States in 2010 was78.7 years. White females havethe highest life expectancy at 81.3years, followed by African Amer-ican females at 78.0 years, whitemales at 76.5 years, and African

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Tickets are $5; all proceeds willprovide water filters to bring cleanwater to Haiti.

For more information, call 395-0988.

Art History ClassThe Shepherd’s Center is also

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A University of Chicago analysisbased on interviews with 13,614grandparents found that 61 percent ofgrandparents provided at least 50hours of care for their grandchildrenduring any given year between 1998and 2008.

Grandparents often cite helpingtheir own children financially, as wellas staying in touch with grandchildrenas motivating factors behind providingcare.

According to Generations United,staying in touch with grandkids cangive seniors a feeling of self-worth andimprove their overall health.

When spending so much timetogether, grandparents may develop

special relationships with their grand-children, who may benefit from theknowledge and wisdom offered by theirelders. The following are some lessonsgrandparents can share with young-sters.

• Empathy: By sharing stories ofhow things were when they were

younger, when opportunities may have

been more scarce, grandparents canhelp teach grandchildren empathy.

• Family history: Grandparents cantell grandchildren about family mem-bers, including youngsters’ own par-ents, and shed light on the generationsthat came before them.

• Interests: Children may be excit-ed about learning new skills or hobbiestaught to them by their grandparents.

• Respect: Children who grow uprespecting their grandparents mayhave an increased tendency to respectauthority figures outside their homes.

Grandchildren also offer benefits totheir grandparents. Companionship,new experiences and conversation canhelp keep grandparents’ minds sharpand bodies active well into their goldenyears.

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Pets often make ideal companions.They are around when a person needssupport, they can provide protectionfor those living alone, they’re alwayswilling to lend an ear to problems, andmany tend to offer unconditional love.

Seniors facing an empty nest or theloss of a spouse may find pets can buoytheir spirits. Studies have shown thatseniors can benefit both mentally andphysically from having a pet around.Pets can alleviate anxiety, depressionand boredom.

While pets can provide comfort andcompanionship, they remain a signifi-cant responsibility. Seniors shouldfind an animal that fits in with theirlifestyles. This is an important consid-eration for those seniors who travelfrequently or have mobility issues.Individuals living in senior communi-ties or assisted living should see if anypet restrictions are in place.

Those seniors who have decidedthat a dog will be the best fit canchoose among several breeds that maybe a good match for their needs. Whenselecting a dog, consider both size andtemperament. Smaller dogs tend to beeasier to handle and will need lessmaintenance.

Smaller dogs also consume less foodthan larger breeds, reducing theexpense of dog food and the hassle ofwrangling large, heavy bags of chow.

Temperament is also important.Some breeds tend to be more easygo-ing than others. Larger breeds may bepreferable to a smaller breeds, whichtend to be hyperactive. However,always remember there are pros andcons to each breed, and each dog hashis own personality traits. The follow-

ing are some traits of some dog breedsthat can be compatible with seniors.

• Pug: Equally playful and willingto be a lap dog, the pug requires little

exercise and grooming. The breed istypically non-aggressive and submis-sive. Pugs are good-natured and play-ful; they don’t often bark and are easyto train.

• Shih Tzu: The Shih Tzu lives forattention, but this breed can be domi-nant and difficult to train. The ShihTzu will be alert to its surroundingsand, despite its small stature, can be agood watchdog.

• Pomeranian: Pomeranians looklike big balls of fur. The breed tends tobe perky, can display dominance andcan be difficult to train. They can bedog-aggressive, so they may be best asthe only pet in the house.

• Yorkshire terrier: The Yorkie is adiminutive breed in size only as theytend to have exuberant personalities.

The ideal lap dog, Yorkies want tolounge around, though some do like tobark. If the fur is kept short, the dogcan be easy to maintain.

• Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Thismedium-sized dog hails from Walesand typically requires only moderateexercise and little grooming. They areeasy to train and moderately domi-nant. They don’t bark excessively, andthey often get along with other dogs.

• Schnauzer: Available in threesizes, Schnauzers are good compan-ions and protectors. This is an intelli-gent and loyal breed and will need tobe kept amused to stave off boredom.

•Brussels Griffon: These dogs donot shed, but require professionalgrooming at least once every threemonths. If socialized early, the Griffoncan be a good companion but will likelyremain wary of strangers. They aregood watchdogs and devoted to theirowners.

Dogs Can Be Ideal Companions For Seniors

Schnauzers are known for their loyalty and intelligence.

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