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Eat Right for Your Brain!

The same company that pioneered the Still Hopes Brain Fitness program has recently announced their brain fitness cookbook and weekly recipe program!

According to PositScienc® chairman, Jeff Zimman:  “We want to help people get their brains in the best shape possible. While brain training is a major piece of the puzzle, there are other things you can do for better brain health. Eating the right foods is one of them!”

In the PositScience e-newsletter, he goes on to say:  “ThinkFood is a cookbook we’re putting together that features brain-healthy recipes. We know the science but, since we’re not chefs ourselves, we asked for help from the food blogging community in creating the recipes.  People who sign up for the ThinkFood ”Recipe of the Week” program will get a healthy and tasty recipe in their email each week, along with access to information on the science, the blogger, and more – all free. You can sign up at ThinkFoodCookBook.  Invite your friends, too! The full cookbook will be available for purchase in July, but you can get a free recipe each week by signing up.”

(source: PositScience® Brain Fitness News – June e-issue) 

To learn more about the Brain Fitness Program at Still Hopes visit our website.

Using Research to Build a Successful Wellness Program

The Wellness Program at Still Hopes serves about 500 residents, staff and people living in the local area and has peaked the interest of the International Council on Active Aging.  According to Denise J. Heimlich, MS, Director of Wellness:

“The combination of research-based programming and assessment has proven itself at Still Hopes. Transition rates from independent living to higher levels of care have significantly slowed, in part due to increases in physical fitness. Residents talk of being taller, walking farther, being brave enough to go on African safari and climbing in and out of Land Rovers with more agility and ease than people half their age.”

“My job is to help people stay more independent for a longer period of time. Because our program can produce documentation of program results, we have established Still Hopes as a premier wellness provider and are rapidly growing our memberships from the local community.”

Read full article by Denise, as published in the May-June issue of “Functional U” from the International Council on Active Aging.   ICAA-Article-PDF

Visit the Health & Wellness section of our website for more details about the Still Hopes Fitness Classes.

Nia Dance Comes to Still Hopes

Join the Gentle Tuesday Evening Dance Class at the Shearouse Wellness Center.  Regain youthful vitality, form and function in an exhilarating hour of music and movement.  

Still Hopes is proud to present Nancy Whitlock, a certified Nia Blue Belt.  Nia combines nine movement forms to build stability, balance, endurance and flexibility.  The Nia class is adaptable for all ages and levels of fitness.   Our Tuesday evening class is designed for the young-at-heart (55+).

Tuesdays – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.   $12 per class paid by the month.

For more details and registration information, e-mail Nancy at niacolumbia@gmail.com or call 803-779-2977.

Visit the Still Hopes website to see all of the wellness and fitness programs that are open to the community.  www.stillhopes.org/wellness

Still Hopes Brain Fitness Program on WISTV

Columbia TV station WIS News 10 presented the Still Hopes Brain Fitness program on their health segment this week.  Click here for the full story and video.

You really can Think Faster, Focus Better,  Remember More and  Drive Safer.  The PositScience® Brain Fitness Training Program is available through the Still Hopes Center for Wellness.

Contact the Still Hopes Director of Wellness at 803-739-5034.  Or visit our website for more information about all of the Wellness and Fitness Classes offered at Still Hopes.

Still Hopes Launches NEW Website

Still Hopes Retirement Community has launched a brand new website.

This cutting edge site has all the information anyone would want to know about Still Hopes in one convenient place.   www.stillhopes.org

“We are proud of our new user- friendly, information-packed website and look forward to extending our reach to the community and the world with social media tools, a Blog and photo albums on our Face Book page.” Jon Keith, Still Hopes Director of Marketing.

The new website is multi-faceted and interactive.  The website will be a source of information for current residents, future residents, employees and those who just want to learn more about Still Hopes.  We’re presenting everything from our new Google Calendar for fitness classes, to lists of on-site educational sessions, concerts and job opportunities. It’s all there.

Visit www.stillhopes.org where you can join our E-list, subscribe to email alerts from our blog page and become a fan of our Facebook page.

State-of-the-art Fitness at Still Hopes

It’s never too late to “get moving” in the right direction.  Fitness Classes, Aquatic Classes (Water Aerobics) and Brain Fitness are all here!  Still Hopes has the finest fitness facilities and classes around.  All designed especially for those age 55 and better.

Check out the Wellness Classes available at Still Hopes. 

The Shearouse Center for Wellness is a 12,000 sq ft. state-of-the-art wellness facility with a 20ft.by 60ft. indoor heated pool for therapy and water aerobics.  The Center has state-of-the-art exercise equipment, designed for a wide spectrum of abilities along with a studio for classes.  Amenities include spa/therapy rooms for contract services such as massage, chiropractic care, nail care and other specialist care.  The center includes inviting areas for relaxation and socialization.  The Shearouse Center is staffed with a full-time experienced and credentialed wellness director and staff. 

Or you can take a walk on our beautiful Life Trails through the forest.    A half-mile of fitness trails wind through a beautifully wooded area and provide opportunities for healthy outdoor exercise, relaxation and contemplation. The trails are interspersed with nine exercise stations which address individual areas of muscle movement.  Join us for a walk around our beautiful campus!

Visit the Still Hopes website for details or contact the Director of Wellness at  803-739-5044.