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Taking an active role in your good health
is what Sacred Heart’s Senior Spirit!
program is all about.
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The Benefits of Water Aerobics
T
he Water Aerobics Wellness Program at Sacred Heart
Rehabilitation Center on Davis Highway in Pensacola is
designed to help individuals maintain physical fitness
and improve quality of life. Water aerobics is a low-impact
exercise, makes exercisers feel lighter, and allows joints to
move more freely because the body does not experience the
same amount of impact as it does on land.
“Even if you find group exercise intimidating, exercising in a
pool allows for some discretion since the moves are performed
underwater, so the only person who knows you missed a step
is you!” says Cathy Watson, Water Aerobics Instructor.
Water may also allow people to exercise longer without
increased joint or muscle pain due to its warmer temperature.
Water-based fitness is ideal for people of all ages with
fibromyalgia, arthritis, lymphedema, mood disorders,
depression, anxiety, back problems, foot or leg problems and
knee injuries, and it’s greatly beneficial for pregnant women.
Benefits of water aerobics include:
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uoyancy of water reduces the impact on joints.
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ater-based exercise may help improve cardiovascular
health, balance, and overall range of motion.
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ools are heated to 90-92 degrees Fahrenheit; higher water
temperature may help soothe pain and aches.
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esistance of water-based exercise is much greater than the
resistance of air; this added resistance contributes to muscle
development, which helps to boost metabolism.
Can’t swim? New to exercise?
If you are new to exercise or cannot
swim, don’t worry. Water aerobics classes
are designed with everyone in mind,
including non-swimmers. You don’t even
have to get your hair wet!
The Water Aerobics Wellness program is
located at:
Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center
4406 N. Davis Hwy.
Pensacola, FL 32503
Cost: $35 per month.
A $5 discount is given to Senior Spirit
members and past patients.
(Insurance plans do not cover the cost.)
The 7 a.m. Water Aerobics class at Sacred Heart’s Rehabilitation Center on Davis Highway in
Pensacola, with Cathy Watson, Instructor, who has been teaching Water Aerobics classes on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for almost four years.
Photo Credit: Robert Nicholson of Rusty Buggy Enterprises.
Anyone interested in participating
in Water Aerobics can sign up for classes at
the above location or call (850) 434-1570 for
additional information.
Focus on
high-fiber
foods to
protect your
heart
You may already know that
fiber helps with digestion,
but did you know it can
have big benefits for heart
health, too?
Studies have shown that
high-fiber foods help
regulate blood pressure,
lower cholesterol and
provide nutrients that
can lower the risk of heart
disease.
By filling up on whole
grains, vegetables and
fruits, you can get most of
the fiber you need.
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at at least five servings
of fruit and vegetables
every day.
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hoose whole grains
instead of refined grains
and processed food. A
high-fiber cereal — one
with five or more grams
of fiber per serving — is
a great way to start your
day.
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dd whole grains to your
diet by opting for brown
rice, barley, whole-wheat
pasta, flaxseed and
bulgur.
Healthy Living Seminars
PENSACOL A
Sacred Heart Hospital
Greenhut Auditorium-Pensacola
5151 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola, Fla.
Wednesday, March 11 • 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Migraines: Triggers and Treatments
Dr. Lawrence King, III
Neurologist
Sacred Heart Medical Group
GULF BREEZE
St. Ann Catholic Church
Chapel Conference Room
100 Daniel Dr., Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Thursday, March 26 • Noon - 1:00 PM
The Skinny on Weight Loss
Edith Baker, RD, LD/N, CDE
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Touchpoint
PA C E
Pace Medical Park Rehabilitation Center
3754 Highway 90, Suite 210, Pace, Fla.
Thursday, March 12 • Noon - 1:00 PM
Beyond Illness – Health for the
Whole Person
Michele Caldwell, ARNP
Family Medicine
Sacred Heart Medical Group
DESTIN
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
Resource Center, Suite 3 Conference Room
7800 U.S. Hwy. 98 West, Miramar Beach, Fla.
Wednesday, March 25 • 10 AM
Medication Safety: Questions and
Concerns
Adrianne Butcher
Pharmacist
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
P O R T S T. J O E
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf
Conference Room A/B
3801 E. Hwy. 98, Port St. Joe, Fla.
Watch your newsletter for upcoming
programs!
Sacred Heart
Rehabilitation Services
We offer eight convenient locations
throughout Northwest Florida:
Pensacola - Davis Highway
Pensacola - Pediatric Rehabilitation
Pensacola - Mobile Highway
Pace
Perdido Bay
Gulf Breeze
Destin
Panama City Beach
Call our Rehabilitation Referral Line at
(850) 416-5221.
Schedule changes and cancellations can occur without prior notice.
Call (850) 416-1620 or (877) 416-1620 to register.
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P E N SACO L A
Tuesday, March 17
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Sacred Heart Cancer Center
3rd Floor Conference Room
1545 Airport Boulevard
Pensacola, FL 32504
D E ST I N
Monday, March 16
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
The Family Birth Place
2nd Floor Education Room
7800 U.S. Highway 98 West
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Seating is limited. Call (850) 416-1620 or (877) 416-1620 • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to register.
Driver Safety Program
AARP’s Driver Safety Program will
help you learn current rules of the
road, defensive driving techniques
and how to operate your vehicle
more safely in today’s increasingly
challenging driving environment.
Pensacola
Tuesday and Wednesday
March 10-11
8:30 - 11:30 AM
Sacred Heart Cancer Center
3rd floor, 1545 Airport Boulevard
This is a two-day class and you must
attend both days.
To register, call (850) 416-1620,
1-877-416-1620 or (850) 416-6547.
Destin
Thursday, May 28
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sacred Heart on the Emerald Coast
Resource Center, Suite 3
7800 US Hwy. 98 W.
To register, call (850) 416-1620 or
1-877-416-1620.
You must register in advance. Cost
is $15 for AARP members and $20
for non-members.
Need a
Specialist?
Sacred Heart offers access to
a wide variety of specialists,
including experts in heart care,
cancer, surgery, orthopedics,
women’s health, endocrinology
and much more. Whether you’re
looking for a specialist or a
primary care physician, just call
Sacred Heart at (850) 416-2337.
EMERGENCY HELP AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON
About $1 per day – no equipment purchase necessary, no long-term
contract. Senior Spirit members receive FREE installation!
For more information or to enroll,
please call (888) 996-3343.
Send address changes to:
Sacred Heart Senior Services
5151 N. Ninth Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32504
Join Senior Spirit! today.
Call (850) 416-1620
or toll free
(877) 416-1620.
For updates on events,
please visit our
website at
www.sacred-heart.org/seniorspirit
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Senior Spirit! is published by Sacred Heart
Health System, 5151 N. Ninth Avenue,
Pensacola, FL 32504. Nonprofit postage paid.
Issue Date: March 2015.
The articles in this publication should not
be considered specific medical advice.
Please consult your physician for specific
medical advice.
Gulf Coast News
Tune in to the Radiothon!
The 17th Annual Radiothon
benefiting The Children’s
Hospital at Sacred Heart will be
broadcast live March 4-6 from
the lobby of The Children’s
Hospital. This year, three radio
stations – NASH FM 102.7,
Soft Rock 94.1 and Magic 106
– are teaming up for an unprecedented Radiothon partnership to rally the
community around the region’s only dedicated pediatric hospital. Tune
in March 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on March 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
both days. Hear heartwarming stories from patients’ families, physicians
and caregivers about their experiences.
Golf Tournament to Support
Sacred Heart on the Emerald Coast
Benefiting Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, the
14th Annual Sacred Heart Charity Golf Classic events will
be held April 19-20. The tournament party will be held
Sunday, April 19, at the Hilton Sandestin Golf & Beach
Resort. The golf tournament will be held Monday, April
20, at Camp Creek Golf Club in Panama City Beach. For
more information, please contact Leonard Olson at
(850) 278-3703 or Marina Holley at (850) 416-4665.
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Senior Spirit Benefits
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resent your Senior Spirit
membership card in the hospital
cafeteria to receive a discount on
meals
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ith each hospitalization, patient
will receive a special get well gift
bag and 3 guest meal tickets (per
hospital stay)
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REE monthly seminars: Healthy
Living Seminars and Financial Matters
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REE monthly calendar and Sacred
Heart online newsletter
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REE Prescription Discount Drug
Card (20% - 50% savings)
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iscount on CareLink Emergency
Services − Help at the touch of a
button. Call 888-996-3343.
For more information on your
Senior Spirit benefits, please call
(850) 416-6547.
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