3 [email protected] Refresh! Life Re-Energized A WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS W E E K Balance 15 W E E K Social support 1 Refresh! Life Re-Energized A WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS 28 •INVIGORATE: THE REFRESH EXERCISE ROUTINE Upper back, arms, and shoulders Upper back, arms, and shoulders INVIGORA T E 20 Shoulder Shrugs • Elevate your shoulders. • Return to the starting position. • Repeat 5 times. A New Partnership Refresh! Life Re-Energized Program REF-10E $229.00 Additional Action Card sets sold separately: Action Card Set REF-01CE $6.00 ● ● Exercises adapted from an evidence based exercise model ● ● Program elements supported by US Department of Health and Human Services as well as adult education theory ● ● Piloted with groups across the US with positive results ● ● Turn-key program ready for dissemination and implementation by community-based organizations ● ● Designed to be led by direct service staff ● ● Helpful information for participants and their family caregivers alike Evidence Informed Involvement with others helps: • Improve physical health • Stimulate your brain • Enhance your mood Signs of depression include: • Lack of appetite • Fatigue • Trouble concentrating • Withdrawal from activities INCREASE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES • Participate in social groups:  Senior centers  Church groups  Classes • Be a volunteer. • Invite people to visit. • Have regular outings with family or friends. • Join an exercise program. • Go to a support group. • Smile and start conversations. WEEK 1 Social support INVOLVE INFORM INVIGORATE INSPIRE INVOLVE INFORM INVIGORATE INSPIRE Action Cards Progress Cards Skill Test Improvement Balance Semi-Tandem Stand ______ points Tandem Stand ______ points Strength and endurance 4 Meter Walk ______ points Strength Chair Stand ______ % Arm Strength ______ % Flexibility Back Scratch ______ % Chair Sit Reach ______ % Circle the number that indicates the amount of improvement you’ve made since beginning this program. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No improvement Complete recovery 16-Week Inspire Progress Card Skill Test Improvement Balance Semi-Tandem Stand ______ points Tandem Stand ______ points Strength and endurance 4 Meter Walk ______ points Strength Chair Stand ______ % Arm Strength ______ % Flexibility Back Scratch ______ % Chair Sit Reach ______ % Circle the number that indicates the amount of improvement you’ve made since beginning this program. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 No improvement Complete recovery 8-Week Inspire Progress Card Poster INVOLVE INFORM INVIGORATE INSPIRE A Refresh! Life Re-Energized A WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS Weekly wellness topics Social support Hydration Home safety Healthy eating Spirituality Footwear Flexibility Being active Posture Continence Weight management Bone health Sleeping and napping Strength training Balance Brain health 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Training Presentation on USB flash drive Inspire: Assess Flexibility •Chair Sit Reach Test • Assess the flexibility of the trunk and lower body • Items Needed: o Chair o Table 62 •INVIGORATE: THE REFRESH EXERCISE ROUTINE Feet, ankles, and legs I N VIGORATE 53 Heel Raises • Rest your feet on the floor. • Raise your heels and hold for 3 seconds. • Lower your heels to the floor. • Repeat 10 times. Program includes ✔ ✔ Refresh Life-Re-Energized manual ✔ ✔ Invigorate exercise routine ✔ ✔ 10 sets of 16 Action Cards ✔ ✔ 18” x 24” Poster ✔ ✔ PDFs of Handouts, Progress and Attendance Trackers, and Progress Cards ✔ ✔ Training Presentation Refresh! Life Re-Energized is designed to be led by direct service staff who need not be licensed healthcare providers, making it accessible in a wide variety of programs and settings. Plug in the step-by-step training to learn more details about Refresh. This program is an ideal addition to the weekly programming in adult day programs, senior centers, and other settings serving older adults.