Seniors in Jan Fetzer’s Silver Sneakers classes at the Lake County YMCA are familiar with her frequent reminder to “put your shoulders in your back pocket.” The short, snappy directive translates to ...

COSHOCTON – Royce Emerson is the oldest serving sheriff’s office deputy in Ohio at the age of 80. He credits much of his ability to continue to meet certifications and serve in the auxiliary of the ...

Helen Blazejewski of Wilkes-Barre, in the foreground, stretches her arm toward the ceiling during a Silver Sneakers exercise class at the Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA. ‘I love it,’ Blazejewski said of ...

"Silver Sneakers" is an exercise program specifically designed for seniors by exercise physiologists and physical therapists. Silver Sneakers combines the use of stretchy bands, balls, and hand ...

Lindsay said he had already walked his usual 2 miles a day prior to the 10:30 a.m. class. This is a different type of exercise. We use hand weights here, which I don't when I walk," he said. The ...

Or maybe I should have written Silver Sneakers are trying to kill me. I’ve been back and forth about this. Of course, I’m referring here to the Silver Sneakers program rather than the fact that a ...

WILKES-BARRE — The Jewish Community Center has received approval to add programming that will benefit older adults. The social, educational and recreational hub, located at 60 S. River St., plans to ...

Research shows that staying active is an essential to living a long and healthy life, but it isn’t always easy to keep a dedicated workout schedule as you age, but the Silver Sneakers class offered at ...

When she started: Sherry Deaton began her journey in 2019. Personal life: “I live in White Plains, Ga., on Lake Oconee with my husband, Ray. We will be married 30 years this year,” Deaton said. “I am ...