Aberdeen Heights
Serving our community MARCH 2022
Strength and flexibility key to well-being Aberdeen Heights’ new wellness coordinator, Taylor Combs, doesn’t apologize if her classes are sometimes a little difficult. “It’s supposed to be challenging,” Taylor said. “They shouldn’t always be easy — there should be workouts that make you take a deep breath in and out. I’m willing to work a little hard, but I try to make it fun, too.”
The start of the new year provided an opportunity to find ways to serve others in our community. In January, we held our first Community Service Club meeting in the assisted living neighborhood. Members made blankets to donate to the St. Patrick’s Center. This club will meet monthly and continue to develop meaningful service projects as a way to give back to the St. Louis community. u
Taylor Combs
Her reason for pushing residents is rooted in the knowledge that increased strength and flexibility are critical to quality of life, and these skills help residents navigate daily tasks with more ease and confidence. “They benefit from the classes, especially those that focus on strength and mobility,” Taylor said. “Working on range of motion helps seniors avoid injuries that are common with aging. On strength, the movements they do with dumbbells prepare them for everyday activities, like going up stairs, walking outside on the ice, or stepping over a spilled cup. I try to focus on the bigger picture and bring it down to strength.” One of the most rewarding parts of Taylor’s work is when residents share their growth.
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At the first meeting of the Community Service Club, members made blankets to donate to the St. Patrick’s Center.
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