Fort HealthCare offers wellness program for families
Fort HealthCare clinicians will offer a new session of Movin’ and Losin’, a family-based wellness program that targets weight, nutrition, and activity in both children and parents, beginning next week.
The program builds on the strength of the family while encouraging families to incorporate healthier eating and fitness habits into their everyday lifestyle. Parents will learn skills to curb poor eating habits and sharpen limit-setting skills to prompt children (ages 8-15) toward a healthier lifestyle. Children accept more responsibility for nutrition and activity and, in response, food becomes less important, activity more exciting and the child’s weight begins to stabilize.
Health is a crucial issue that all families should talk about to make sure that they are doing what they can to keep themselves in a good weight and fitness bracket, that is why the healthcare industry is promoting programs such as this to keep people on track. The advancement of technology within this sector is an important one and industries have implemented such resources as NDIS software solutions as well as management software so that they are streamlining their operations for families/patients to be taken care of.
Movin’ and Losin’ is a protective approach so almost any child could benefit from participating. All potentially harmful or distressing techniques are avoided, including rigid or low-calorie diets. Weight loss is gradual, which includes weight maintenance while growing. The exercise component stresses overall fitness, including endurance, flexibility and strength.
The program was first introduced in September with 10 families participating. Most participants noted that they became more aware of the importance of physical activity and healthy eating, and, the importance of making long-lasting behavior changes related to their overall health. Participants also appreciated the opportunity to learn as a family and had fun exercising together.
Fort HealthCare’s Movin’ and Losin’ program will begin Tuesday, Jan. 14 and meet for 10 weeks. Classes will be Tuesday evenings, 6:45-7:45 p.m. at the Fort HealthCare Therapy & Sport Center, 1504 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Heidi Jennrich and Occupational Therapist Alyssa Maurer will cover a different topic each week. Each class will include a family activity utilizing Fort HealthCare’s new Railyard fitness equipment – a portable obstacle course that has received rave reviews from physical education, athletic condition, personal training, and institutional fitness experts worldwide.
The cost for the program is $50 per family with a limited number of spaces available.
To register, visit FortHealthCare.com/Classes and click on “A Healthier You” or call (920) 568-5244.
