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Senior Times - May 2026 Page 11Exceptional Digestive CareLearn more at bronsonhealth.com/digestivehealth.SENIOR HOUSING GUIDE NUMBER OF UNITS INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING SKILLED NURSING ALZHEIMER / DEMENTIA RESPITE CARE ADULT DAY CARE PETS RESIDENT PARKING TRANSPORTATION PRIVATE PAY NURSE ON DUTY REHAB LONG TERM STAY SHORT TERM STAY MEDICATION DELIVERY LAUNDRY HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES 100% MEALS 24 HOUR STAFFING LICENSED FACILITY SPECIFIC DIET PLANSLike to be added? Email Sherii Sherban at ssherban@seniortimescentral.com.NORTHPOINTE WOODS ASSISTED LIVING700 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017Amanda Mekara, (269) 964-762550 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u271a %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022NORTHPOINTE WOODS - MEMORY CARE700 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017Amanda Mekara, (269) 964-762513 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u271a %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022NORTHPOINTE WOODS INDEPENDENT LIVING700 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017Amanda Mekara, (269) 964-7625100 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u271a %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %uf0c5 %u2022OAKS AT BATTLE CREEK706 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017(269) 964-465577 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022VILLA AT WINSTON COURT, SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY208 Winston, Marshall, MI 49068Dustin Burrett, (269) 248-622640 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022VILLAGE OF MILL CREEK300 Carl Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037Jennifer Bouchard, (269) 962-060545 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %uf0c5 %u2022VISTA GRANDE VILLA ASSITED LIVING2551 Springport Rd., Jackson, MI 49202Jenny Lewis, (517) 787-022266 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022VISTA GRANDE VILLA INDEPENDENT LIVING2551 Springport Rd., Jackson, MI 49202Amanda Burzynksi, (517) 787-0222198 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022VISTA GRANDE VILLA SKILLED CARE2551 Springport Rd., Jackson, MI 49202Admissions Coordinator, (517) 787-022260 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022 %u2022The benefits of exercise are not restricted to people who have full mobility. Exercise can ease depression, relieve stress and anxiety, reduce blood pressure, improve sleep, enhance self-esteem, and improve your whole outlook on life. By adopting a creative approach you can overcome your physical limitations and find enjoyable ways to exercise.In fact, if injury, disability, illness, or weight challenges have limited your mobility, it%u2019s even more important to experience the mood-boosting effects of exercise. Limited mobility doesn%u2019t mean you can%u2019t exercise. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins that energize your mood, relieve stress, boosts your self-esteem, and triggers an overall sense of well-being. If you%u2019re a regular exerciser currently sidelined with an injury, you%u2019ve probably noticed how inactivity has caused your mood and energy levels to sink. You may have even become a bit irritable. This is understandable %u2013 exercise has such a powerful effect on mood it can treat mild to moderate depression as effectively as antidepressant medication. However, an injury doesn%u2019t mean your mental and emotional health is doomed to decline. While some injuries respond best to total rest, most simply require you to reevaluate your exercise routine with help from your doctor or physical therapist.If you have a disability, weight challenges, chronic breathing condition, diabetes, arthritis, or other ongoing illness you may think that your health problems make it impossible for you to exercise effectively, if at all. Or perhaps you%u2019ve become frail with age and are worried about falling or injuring yourself if you try to exercise. The truth is, regardless of your age, current physical condition, and whether you%u2019ve exercised in the past or not, there are plenty of ways to overcome your mobility concerns and reap the physical, mental, and emotional rewards of exercise.What types of exercise are possible with limited mobility? It%u2019s important to remember that any type of movement will offer health benefits. Mobility issues inevitably make some types of exercise easier than others, but no matter your physical situation, you should aim to incorporate three different types of exercise into your routines:Cardiovascular exercise can raise your heart rate and increase your endurance. These can include walking, running, cycling, dancing, tennis, swimming, water aerobics, or %u201caqua jogging.%u201d Many people with mobility issues find exercising in water especially beneficial as it supports the body and reduces the risk of muscle or joint discomfort. Even if you%u2019re confined to a chair or wheelchair, it%u2019s still possible to perform cardiovascular exercise. Be sure to add calf exercises.Strength training exercises involve using weights or other resistance to build muscle and bone mass, improve balance, and prevent falls. If you have limited mobility in your legs, your focus will be on upper body strength training. Similarly, if you have a shoulder injury, for example, your focus will be more on strength training your legs and abs.Flexibility exercises help enhance your range of motion, prevent injury, and reduce pain and stiffness. These may include stretching exercises and yoga. Even if you have limited mobility in your legs, for example, you may still benefit from stretches and flexibility exercises to prevent or delay further muscle atrophy.To exercise successfully with limited mobility, illness, or weight problems, start by getting medical clearance. Talk to your doctor, physical therapist, or other health care provider about activities suitable for your medical condition or mobility issue. They can help you find a suitable exercise routine. Ask:%u2022 How much exercise can I do each day and each week?%u2022 What type of exercise should I do?%u2022 What exercises or activities should I avoid?%u2022 Should I take medication at a certain time around my exercise routine?As well as the physical challenges you face, you may also experience mental or emotional barriers to exercising. It%u2019s common for people to feel self-conscious about their weight, disability, illness, or injury, and want to avoid working out in public places. Some aging adults find that they%u2019re fearful about falling or otherwise injuring themselves.Don%u2019t focus on your mobility or health issue. Instead of worrying about the activities you can%u2019t enjoy, concentrate on finding activities that you can.The more physical challenges you face, the more creative you%u2019ll need to be to find an exercise routine that works for you. If you used to enjoy jogging or cycling, for example, but injury, disability, or illness means they%u2019re no longer options, be prepared to try new exercises. With some experimenting, it%u2019s very possible that you%u2019ll find something you enjoy just as much.Creative physical activity can also improve physical function, making it easier to perform tasks of daily living %u2013 including household chores, getting into or out of a bed or chair, and support independent living, while reducing the risk of falls. Be proud when you make the effort to exercise, even if it%u2019s not very successful at first. It will get easier the more you practice. To get started you may want to consider classes provided at a nearby senior center or fitness center near you. Turn to pages 16-17 for classes to join. EXERCISE SAFELY WITH MOBILITY CHALLENGES By: Sherii Sherban, Publisher