Successful aging through individualized
exercise of body, mind, & spirit.
THANK YOU so much to everyone who helped to support
us at this year’s Auction & Fundraiser Event!! It was a
huge success!
Our Grand Total was $31,580.30
FALL RE-ASSESSMENT WEEK!!
Monday, October 19th — Friday, October 23rd
It’s that time again… We’re encouraging everyone to take part in our re-assessment
week! (Especially if you didn’t do so back in the spring). Marshall & Jake, our UNMC P.T.
Work Study students, will be administering the assessments. We’ll have a sign up sheet
at the front desk, but here are the times they’ll be available:
Monday ~ 7:00am - Noon & 1:00 - 5:00pm
Tuesday ~ 7:00am - Noon & 1:00 - 5:00pm
Thursday ~ 7:00am - Noon & 1:00 - 5:00pm
Friday ~ 7:00am - Noon
If you need to schedule an evening appointment, please let us know so we can schedule
some times accordingly. Thanks!
October 2015 Newsletter
Please call 402-552-7210 to register!
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October is Liver Awareness Month
Two Myths regarding liver disease:
*It is easy to know if you have liver disease.
Fact: About 75 percent of the population infected with hepatitis B and hepatitis C is unaware they are
even infected.
*Liver disease is primarily caused by alcohol and drug abuse.
Fact: While that continues to be one of the causes, liver disease can occur for many other reasons
including the mounting obesity rate.
In October The Liver Foundation is focusing attention on the alarming increase in the incidence of
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease which affects up to 20 percent of adults and it is primarily a
condition of middle age.
As its name suggests, NAFLD is the buildup of extra fat in the liver that isn’t caused by alcohol. Most
often, it tends to develop in people who are overweight or obese or have diabetes, high cholesterol or
high triglycerides. Sedentary behavior is another major contributing factor to its onset. In addition to
encouraging people to lose weight, doctors will often advise people with diabetes who have fatty liver
disease or NASH to be vigilant about controlling their blood sugar.
That’s why exercising at EngAge Wellness is not only fun, but it is very important to maintaining a
healthy liver!
Resources:
The Liver Foundation: www.liverfoundation.org
Harvard Health Letter: http://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/when-the-liver-gets-fatty
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer starts when cells begin to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become
cancer, and can spread to other areas of the body.
A breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts from cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group
of cancer cells that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant areas of the body. Breast
cancer occurs mainly in women, but men can get it, too. Many people do not realize that men have
breast tissue and that they can develop breast cancer.
The American Cancer Society® fights cancer by funding research, advocating for policy changes, and
providing information and support for patients and families. One of the ways we can support cancer
research is by participating in our local awareness raising events. Making Strides Against Breast
Cancer® will hold a fundraiser walk (Making Strides of Lincoln) on October 25th at Holmes Lake Park in
Lincoln, NE. If you cannot make this event, consider starting this month by making a commitment to
maintain a healthy body weight and engage in regular physical activity to help reduce your breast
cancer risk.
The American Cancer Society recommends the following cancer screening guidelines for most adults:
Yearly mammograms starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health.
Clinical breast exam every year for women 40 and over. Women should know how their breasts
normally look and feel and report any breast changes to a health care provider right away. Talk with a
doctor about your history and whether you should have other tests or start testing at an earlier age.
Learn more about cancer at The American Cancer Society web site, www.cancer.org
Learn about breast cancer through educational videos online at NationalBreastCancer.org
EngAge Word Jumble — Created & drawn by Patrick Bartmess
The letters in the four words below have been jumbled. Arrange them in the
correct order and then use the letters that are in the circles, to solve the answer
to the cartoon caption. (These letters will need to be unscrambled, as well).
ANSWERS are
on the back!! 
Michelle’s Massage Message
The American Massage Therapy Association wrote an article last year,
about the “5 Ways Massage Can Improve Your Health”…
#2 — Increase Immunity
Medical research indicates that massage therapy can help boost the immune system by increasing
the activity level of the body’s natural “killer T cells,” which fight off viruses.
Read what research has found in relation to massage & the immune system, by clicking on the
link above… To see the entire article on how massage can improve your health, visit:
https://www.amtamassage.org/articles/1/News/detail/2885
October is Physical Therapy Month
National Physical Therapy Month is hosted by the America Physical Therapy Association, with assistance from the
Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, to recognize how physical therapists and physical therapist assistants
help transform society by restoring and improving motion in people's lives.
This October, the focus is on healthy aging: informing consumers that they can receive an evaluation directly from
a physical therapist, who can help people overcome pain, maintain vital mobility, and preserve their independence
as they age.
Exercise may be the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth. The right type and amount of it can help
prevent or manage many age-related health conditions.
On Twitter, seek out the #AgeWell campaign to learn about nine important things adults can do, with the help of a
physical therapist, to age well. At this hashtag they will also share the ways in which treatment by a physical
therapist helps address many concerns adults have about aging. (Or if you don’t have Twitter, you can read
above the article mentioned, on the Move Forward™ website).
Visit APTA.org throughout October to access additional resources as they become available.
Last chance to sign up for Fit & Strong!
Fit & Strong! classes will now be starting on Monday, October 26th, and we’ve
added a third class time! (You must register to attend this class).
We still have a few openings in two of the classes:
*7:30 - 9:00AM class
*3:30 - 5:00PM class
Space is limited, so please register
as soon as possible if you wish to
attend!
Just a reminder, if you’re age 60 or
over the class is being subsidized by ENOA — so we are
only asking for a $25 contribution.
“Ghoulish” Halloween Gathering!! 
Friday, October 30th — 11:00AM - Noon
Please join us for a potluck party during Chat Café, to
celebrate Halloween! (Costumes are welcome, but
completely optional). Bring your favorite dish to share.
It’s sure to be a “spook-tacular” time! 
Refer One, Receive One…
EngAge Wellness Staff
Jeannie Hannan - PhD, ACSM-HFD
Wellness Manager
402-552-7227
Attention, Participants!
If you refer a friend, and they join EngAge
Wellness during the month of October, you
will receive ONE FREE MONTH of
participation!
Heather Shafer - M.S.
Wellness Specialist
402-552-7229
Sara Huebert - B.S.
Wellness Specialist
402-552-7210
Marshall Ozaki - P.T. Student
Work Study Employee
Jake Nienow - P.T. Student
Work Study Employee
Eun Chang - Nursing Student
Work Study Employee
Chelsea Colton - Other Hourly Worker
Ryan Ereth - Other Hourly Worker
Angela Ferrante - Other Hourly Worker
“A nice little exercise:
Jumble answers:
Inhale — Confidence.
Grocery
Exhale — Doubt.”
Liver
Easily
Acclaim
Answer to Cartoon:
Cycle – Logical
Patrick Bartmess - Volunteer
Newsletter Developer
Visit us online!
www.unmc.edu/engage
Volume 4, Issue 10 | October 2015