New Minnesota program boosts participation in senior fitness classes Getting doctors and insurance companies involved turns out to be the secret sauce. July 7, 2018 12:00am Text size Copy shortlink:
As she approaches her 80th birthday, Ardella Cherry knows she needs to keep her body moving and her spirits up if she has any hope of remaining independent. Halfway through an eight-week class to improve balance and fitness she already feels more confident.
“Getting older can be a process where you feel like you’re a hindrance,” Cherry said at her “A Matter of Balance” class, which was held at her senior-housing complex north Minneapolis. “I look at things as an adventure. Try to have fun.”