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Knute Nelson’s wellness program encourages active aging and an increased quality of and vital approach to life within six dimensions of wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational. Opportunities to become involved in wellness include:
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The Nelson Wellness Center
Aging well, living actively!
Community seniors have a great choice for fitness and wellness! The Nelson Wellness Center at Nelson Gables, a division of Knute Nelson, is designed with seniors in mind offering age-friendly fitness equipment and signature programming. The Nelson Wellness Center welcomes and invites area seniors to explore membership!
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Signature programming and services include:
- Neurofit® exercise programming
 A proactive approach to slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease and other neurological movement disorders by learning techniques for improving balance, flexibility, voice power, and functional movement
- SignChiDo
 meditative exercise approach that harmonizes sign language, thought, and movement to stimulate the mind, refresh the body, and create an overall sense of well-being
- Drums AliveTM
 A holistic exercise connects simple and dynamic aerobic movements and pulsating rhythms with drumming on a stability ball for a “whole brain,” “whole body” workout
- Age-friendly cardiovascular and strength equipment
- Group exercise classes focusing on balance, strength restoration, stability and mobility, cardio training, and yoga
- Wellness workshops, seminars, and guest speakers on living life to its fullest
- Personal assistance, directives, hope, and extended health care services for those with specific conditions
- Spa therapy services include massage, reflexology, and other integrative therapies
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 The Nelson Wellness Center Mission
The Nelson Wellness Center embraces active aging in a welcoming environment for adults 60 or better within the six dimensions of wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational. Our signature programming inspires, challenges, educates, and encourages a healthy and vital approach to life. |
Beliefs
We believe in providing meaningful wellness experiences for Nelson Wellness Center members: Nelson Gables tenants, Knute Nelson residents, guests, employees, and community seniors.
We believe in our commitment to seniors through age-friendly facilities, fitness equipment, and programming.
We believe each person may feel whole and find hope and healing regardless of one’s illness or condition.
We believe healthy aging leads to living more functional and purposeful lifestyles.
We believe our staff fosters an atmosphere of trust and caring, helping seniors to regain and maintain strength, balance, and wholeness in their lives.
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| For additional information, contact Brenda Larson, Director of Wellness at 320-762-4317. |
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Wellness Programming at Knute Nelson and Nelson Gables
 Being physically active is one of the most important things older adults can do to stay healthy. Our wellness program provides classes for residents and tenants of Knute Nelson and Nelson Gables. The Wellness Program at Knute Nelson and Nelson Gables improves the quality of life for older adults by caring for the whole person within the six dimensions of wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, social and vocational.
Program designs are tailored to each individual, using research-based methods, thereby empowering older adults with prevention and wellness strategies. Outcomes generated clearly demonstrate that regardless of age, older adults have the capacity to grow, develop, modify and change! Normal indicators of aging, including frailty and decline, no longer apply.
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 Benefits of Wellness
Knute Nelson designs programs tailored to the goals of each individual. Benefits of regular participation in wellness programs, include increased
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- Fall risk reduction
- Balance and mobility
- Range of motion in all joints
- Muscle endurance and strength
- Flexibility, fine motor skills, breath work
- Visual, vestibular and somatosensory systems and
- Participation, fulfillment and enjoyment.
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Exercise for Active Aging DVD
Featuring eight tracks of active aging exercises designed specifically for seniors to increase confidence, balance, and strength. Fun-filled and rewarding exercises encourage a healthy and active lifestyle that keep seniors independent!
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- Welcome and introduction by Brenda Larson
- Range of Motion-Warm Up
- Cardiovascular
- Fall Risk Reduction (Standing Weight Bearing for Balance)
- Strength Restoration
- Upper Body with Thera-Bands®
- Lower Body
- Upper Body with Weights
- Flexibility and Dexterity
- Breath Work and Relaxation
Bonus Track! Gait Stability and Balance Work
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Only $15!
Does not include tax or shipping/handling) |
| For more information or to order your copy, call Brenda Larson, Director of Wellness, at 320-762-4317. |
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