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Hawaii Five-0: Old Made New Again

Christmas came early for “Hawaii Five-0” fans last year. The Five-0 production team flawlessly executed the eighth season’s Sunset on The Beach premiere. The event attracts thousands of fans from across the world, cheering as the cast arrive at the red carpet, like former Honolulu resident Judy Glassmaker, who returns every year, and says, “The new season is awesome. Older fans like me, who grew up watching the original series, should watch with their grandkids.”

The seventh season opened with a surreal dialogue between the original McGarrett (Jack Lord) and the new McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin), who says, “Sometimes, it feels like this job of mine has taken everything good from me… I’m really starting to wonder whether any of it is worth it.” The original McGarrett replies, “Son, your worth is measured in… the people you save…”

Likewise, those transitioning to Medicare say that aging, retirement or change in health status can leave them feeling worthless. I remind them that in the ’60s, their generation changed the world. They fought for the rights of others and a world filled with peace and love. So, to those newly eligible for Medicare, it’s time to put down those picket signs, upgrade to Facebook, get your Medicare insurance and enjoy family and friends who love and cherish you, no matter your age.

Continue to lobby for change via your mobile device as you “Rock On!”

MEDICARE MOMENT WITH MARTHA
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To learn more about free Medicare wellness visits, go to:
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Hawaii Five-0 flawlessly executed the eighth season’s Sunset on The Beach premiere. The event attracts thousands of fans from across the world, cheering as the cast arrive at the red carpet, like former Honolulu resident Judy Glassmaker, who returns every year and who grew up watching the original series.
Kupuna Caregivers Program Launches
In 2017, Hawai‘i legislators and Gov. David Ige created the Kupuna Caregivers Program. This program helps family caregivers who work at least 30 hours per week outside the home by providing a $70-per-day benefit in services that could help make home caregiving for aging family members more affordable. It could help provide services such as home healthcare workers, extra help preparing meals, adult daycare costs or transportation when a family caregiver is not available. The program is subject to the availability of funds and paid directly to contracted service providers (not the family caregiver).

To be eligible, family caregivers must:

Be employed at least 30 hours per week (by one or more employers),

Provide direct care to a care recipient who is a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien; age 60 or older; and not covered by any comparable government or private home and community-based care service, except ku¯puna care services.

The care recipient cannot reside in a long-term care facility and must have impairments of at least two activities of daily living, or two instrumental activities of daily living, or one activity of daily living and one instrumental activity of daily living, or substantive cognitive impairment requiring substantial supervision.

Applying for the program includes:

Employment verification of caregiver,

Assessment of the care recipient,

A caregiver burden assessment.

Governor Ige signs the Kupuna Caregivers bill into action with supporters at the Hawai‘i State Capitol.

When given the choice, most kūpuna prefer aging at home. This is true for both emotional and financial reasons. Our extended ‘ohana are incredible caregivers but providing that care can create its own financial and emotional stress. According to the Genworth 2017 Annual Cost of Care Survey, the cost of home healthcare in Hawai‘i was more than $10,000 higher than the national average. This is why family members often seek to provide care themselves.

But when the caregiver is working full-time, adding care duties to the obligations of a job outside the house brings additional personal strain for the caregiver. Care duties can have an effect on job performance, too: Arriving late after helping an elder get settled or off to adult daycare, reducing hours at work to help take care of a kupuna, or turning down a promotion because of caregiving duties at home. The Kupuna Caregivers Program addresses the needs of both ku¯puna and family caregivers. This is what makes it unique in the nation.

Interested caregivers should contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) as soon as possible to apply at 808-643-2372. This also is the number to call to receive further information.

From Jan. 1 to June 30, 2018, a total of $600,000 is available to provide these services. FACE, Caring Across Generations, AARP and other organizations will ask the Legislature to provide more money effective July 1, 2018. To support this effort to advocate for the Kupuna Caregivers program, visit Care4Kupuna.org.

KUPUNA CAREGIVERS PROGRAM

808-643-2372 | hawaiiadrc.org
In 2017, Hawai‘i legislators and Gov. David Ige created the Kupuna Caregivers Program. This program helps family caregivers who work at least 30 hours per week outside the home by providing a $70-per-day benefit in services that could help make home caregiving for aging family members more affordable.
Home-Based Seniors Help Patients

Inside her Mo‘ili‘ili condo, Yoko Futa, an 83-year-old former clerk for the State Department of Transportation, volunteers for about 10 hours a week, helping patients at Queen’s hospitals. Yes, she volunteers from her own home.

Yoko Futa

Futa is a member of The Queen’s Medical Center’s Volunteers in Place program, a way for community-minded people and groups to serve at home, centers or sites.

Program participants are crafters who create oncology caps, lap blankets, newborn baby beanies and Hawaiian-print heart pillows, created from donated materials. “There are people who want to be of service to others, but maybe they no longer drive, have limited mobility, or simply prefer to stay at home or with their own groups,” said April Light, volunteer program manager at Queen’s. “This program offers them an opportunity to contribute and make a difference in our patients’ lives.”

“For me, when you’re retired, you have nothing but time,” Futa said. “Now I’m doing something I really enjoy and putting my time to good use. The end result is something that is needed, so it makes you feel good.”

From left: 15 Craigside craft group members Violet Irinaka, Mabel Sekiya, Florence Nakamura, Hisako Toyooka, Violet Chang, Willie Faria and Katherine Sia.

The Volunteers in Place program immediately appealed to the residents of 15 Craigside, a retirement community in Nu‘uanu. A group of about a dozen women — the oldest is 92 — meet Monday mornings to knit, crochet, sew or stuff pillows.

“We laugh, we roar, sometimes we’re so loud,” said volunteer Willie Faria. Another volunteer,
Violet Irinaka, joked, “It keeps you out of trouble.”

Last June, Pearl City resident Barbara “Bobbie” Omoto retired from the University of Hawai‘i Athletic Department where she served as secretary for the men’s basketball team. Now, the 73-year-old grandmother devotes her love for crocheting to Queen’s patients. “I get a sense of joy from doing this,” Omoto said. “I’m happy if I can make something that someone can use, and they can be happy, too. That’s enough for me.”

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

If residents of your retirement community can knit, crochet or sew and are interested in the program, or in donating Hawaiian-print fabric, stuffing or knitting and crocheting supplies, please call Queen’s Volunteer Services at 808-691-4397.

THE QUEEN’S MEDICAL CENTER

Volunteers in Place program (VIP)
808-691-4397
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Yoko Futa, an 83-year-old former clerk for the Dept. of Transportation, volunteers for about 10 hours a week, helping patients at Queen’s hospitals. Yoko Futa is a member of The Queen’s Medical Center’s Volunteers in Place program, a way for community-minded people and groups to serve at home, centers or sites.
Caregiving Overseas

Many family caregivers come home to Hawai‘i to assist aging parents. But how about caregiving overseas? When my mother died, Dad was 93 years old and was already slipping into dementia. His younger brother (in his late 80s), had retired to Luzon, Philippines, with his wife and insisted on providing care for his older brother, who had done so much for him and his family. He converted a part of his home to accommodate Dad and a live-in caregiver.

Dad’s retirement income was enough to pay for his 24-hour care there. Luckily, the US dollar’s value made it possible to get the quality… and personal care needed. Plus, his health was good and he didn’t need heavy medical attention — whew!

I had hoped Dad was good with this plan, but the reality of logistics took my brother and me by surprise. To make this move there was plenty to consider, like dual Philippine citizenship in case he needed to utilize the country’s social services and an international bank that offered online banking. My wife and her family there played a critical role lining up qualified caregivers fluent in Ilocano and English — communication was top on our list.

We spent a couple of weeks in Luzon interviewing well-qualified candidates and hired the finalists for one full shift to be sure they were both compatible with and acceptable to Dad. We wanted a focused companion, who would take initiatives and look for changes in health and behavior as Dad’s condition progressed, but foremost one who cared. Uncle was our ears and eyes.

Left: Mom and Dad in their earlier years just having fun. Right: Dad and his caregivers. Jonalyn, left, was his primary caregiver and Sonya and Liza were her support help.

At times, I felt guilty skirting the experience of truly caring for my father personally. Unlike some of my friends who had given up their personal lives to do just that. The 12-hour Manila flight and six-hour bus ride to La Union province every six months was our only contact with Dad, who was too hard of hearing to converse by phone. I wondered if it was the right thing, taking him so far away. I promised to bury him next to Mom. Though the process of bringing his remains home was complicated, I did it. Uncle got to honor his older brother and in turn he relieved us from some of the financial burden required to set up the same personal care here in the States.

All I can say is every family is unique. Caregiving from far away is a logistical maze with very careful planning… and soul searching, even when you have dedicated professionals that your loved one trusts, and a supportive family overseeing the care. Dad was happy and was cared for with love — that’s what mattered most. (Publisher’s advice: Do your research. Speak with legal, financial and health professionals experienced in overseas care.)

Many family caregivers come home to Hawai‘i to assist aging parents. But how about caregiving overseas? When my mother died, Dad was 93 and slipping into dementia. His younger brother had retired to the Philippines, with his wife and insisted on providing care for his older brother, who had done so much for his family.
FUN ’N GAMES: Think Outside The Box

How does one keep the interest of the elderly? It can be challenging. Nature walks, painting, board games, puzzles, word and picture games are among the typical activities of the elderly.

How does one maintain their interest level? This is where you have to be creative and think “outside the box.” Daily walks become nature walks and scavenger hunts. Giving ordinary activities “new” names to spice it up a bit is a good idea. It gives everyone something to look forward to and may excite them. Some examples: Dancing Tuesdays (exercise day), Bingo Wednesdays, Spa and Salon Thursdays, and Happy Hour Fridays. You can’t forget about Donut Saturdays and Spaghetti Sundays.

Make a space in your home, or assisted living facility, where the residents can display their works of art. Painting is an all-time favorite, and having a “Hallway of Art” will be of interest to the painters as well as family, friends or visitors. There can also be “Gallery Night” to show off the paintings to see these masterpieces.

It’s all about being creative, thinking outside the box and creating life-enriching activities that stimulate the whole person — the body, mind and soul of each individual.

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How does one keep the interest of the elderly? It can be challenging. Nature walks, painting, board games, puzzles, word and picture games are among the typical activities of the elderly.
You Need Skilled Nursing … What?

If you’re like most of us in Hawai‘i, you have no clue what “skilled nursing” means unless you have spent time in a Skilled Nursing and Rehab Facility (SNF). Some think it is the last stop, a depressing place where sick people go when they can no longer take care of themselves.

A physiotherapist using a resistance band to treat a patient in her office

It’s true that there are sick people in SNFs, but do you know that an SNF’s goal is to provide hands-on complex rehabilitation with one thing in mind? To get the patient as back to normal as possible so that they can live a normal life. That’s the GOAL!

If you’ve broken a bone and need intensive rehab, or had a stroke and you aren’t quite ready for your home environment, your doctor will more than likely have you rehab at an SNF. You may learn how to walk again, strengthen muscles, and most likely practice normal skills like eye-and-hand coordination. SNFs specialize in complex care and rehab. Hundreds of folks get better and return home after spending time in an SNF. Don’t be afraid of an SNF. Keep your mind strong with one goal… to get well! You will be out of there in no time!

CARE CENTER OF HONOLULU

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If you’re like most of us in Hawai‘i, you have no clue what “skilled nursing” means unless you have spent time in a Skilled Nursing and Rehab Facility (SNF). Some think it is the last stop, a depressing place where sick people go when they can no longer take care of themselves.
Kūpuna Travel Tips

Last November, my mother’s side of the family flew to Las Vegas to see my cousin get married. Family trips usually include everyone, from newborns to our wise elders. So, of course, grandma came along for the trip!

Throughout our weeklong stay, we ran into a few challenges. I’d like to share with you our experiences and triumphs.

Here are three tips on traveling with kūpuna:

1) Check the weather beforehand, and pack accordingly.

Coming from Hawai‘i, where the weather is always tropical and warm, we weren’t prepared for the Las Vegas air to fluctuate and hit as low as 68 degrees! As a result, grandma endured the cold, dry air for an entire day until we headed to the shopping outlet and bought her the essentials — a thick, warm and cozy jacket paired with a black beanie cap to match.

2) Kūpuna take great pride in feeling helpful.

Grandma will always be who she used to be; she’s just a little different now. She was always the planner of the party — providing more than enough food and a plethora of games and activities. It’s obvious that she still enjoys holding a leadership position when it comes to family functions. Only now, she desperately needs our patience and guidance to successfully complete certain tasks. Grandma stayed over at the bride and groom’s house for the last three days leading up to the wedding. For those three days, she helped create centerpieces, went on car rides to pick up flowers and decorations, and helped set up the banquet room for the wedding reception.

3) Share Grandma Duties.

Assuming you have a team of caregivers, it is important to delegate duties according to strengths. Luckily, we have an executive team of four siblings, consisting of three daughters and one son. They each play an intricate role in the care of grandma.

Grandma is a bonafide Diamond.* While we were on our trip, it was almost an instinct for each sibling to know when someone has reached his or her limit. The siblings would unconsciously tag team and swap places when one sibling’s temper was growing short due to Grandma’s bothersome behavior.

Although the three tips mentioned were examples from my trip to Las Vegas, they can also be useful with travelling to doctors’ appointments, family parties, etc.

Mapuana Taamu is a professional, family caregiver specializing in dementia. She owns and operates Memory Friends, a companionship, respite and consultation service for seniors. She also is a “Certified Positive Approach to Care” Trainer. Reach her at:

808-469-5330 | mfriends808@gmail.com

*Diamond: Refers to one of six “gems” in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach® To Care model. Each gem represents a classification system comparing the different stages of dementia.

Last November, my mother’s side of the family flew to Las Vegas to see my cousin get married. Family trips usually include everyone, from newborns to our wise elders. So, of course, grandma came along for the trip!
Ruby: A True Gem

We have a gem with us. In 2017, we introduced her as Ruby, our furry four-legged caregiver and therapy dog. Since then, we’ve received much interest about her and pet therapy, aka, Animal Assisted Therapy.

As a handpicked Labradoodle, Ruby is highly trained and recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as a certified therapy dog. She loves her time visiting children and adults in hospitals or in their homes, and she enjoys the special relationships she has meeting and greeting everyone.

“The more I do this, I can clearly see that Ruby truly loves being with her clients,” says her handler, Carol Samples, RN, and CEO of Attention Plus Care. “She can connect and help people in ways where other treatments cannot. There is something happening beyond words that is exchanged.” Her natural talent for boosting morale can be life-changing for some and is both a product of her breed and her special training.

Pet therapy, or Animal Assisted Therapy, has a positive effect on seniors. A one-year study of roughly 1,300 adults aged 65 or more years, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found that companion animals had a positive effect on the activities of daily living (ADLs) of older adults. The study also found older adults had a decline in ADLs when they did not have pets, compared to similar groups with pets.

A study in the Journal of Gerontology also found that a therapy dog had a positive effect on residents at long-term care facilities. Residents engaged with a therapy dog had a decrease in loneliness after the end of the six-week study. The study also found that one 30-minute session a week with a therapy dog gave significant reduction in participant loneliness.

“Studies aside, we just notice an increase in smiles when Ruby visits our medically fragile patients,” Samples says. “The effect is profound and brings joy to those who can’t have a pet in their life. The unconditional love and relationship a therapy dog experiences with people is also good medicine. We need more of it.”

Animal Assisted Therapy for seniors also has been shown to help Sundowner’s Syndrome, and evening periods of agitation and confusion in those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It’s often seen that touching and being touched by a therapy dog gives tactile and cognitive stimulation with patients, while improving their well-being. Dr. Michael McCulloch, a Portland, Oregon, psychiatrist, researches why pets are therapeutic. “Touch is one of our primary needs when we’re born and one of our last needs to go,” Dr. McCulloch states.

These days, in a world of texting to “keep in touch,” therapy dogs know their companionship and furry touch are paws above a phone text. Just ask Ruby. She’ll high-five you!

ATTENTION PLUS CARE
Accredited by The Joint Commission

1580 Makaloa St., Ste. #1060, Honolulu, HI 96814
808-739-2811 | attentionplus.com

Available monthly: AGING IN HAWAII EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM by Attention Plus Care — A program to provide resources for seniors and their families, instructed by a registered nurse, who covers a different aging topic each month. For more information on Animal Assisted Therapy and free community workshops on Aging in Hawai‘i hosted by Attention Plus Care, call 808-440-9372.

As a handpicked Labradoodle, Ruby is highly trained and recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as a certified therapy dog. She loves her time visiting children and adults in hospitals or in their homes, and she enjoys the special relationships she has meeting and greeting everyone.
Tips for Healthy Kidneys

March is National Kidney Month. Did you know that the risk for developing kidney disease in Hawai‘i is 30 percent higher than the mainland? One of the reasons we have a higher risk in Hawai‘i is due to our ethnicities, including Native Hawaiian, Filipino, Pacific Islander, etc. Here are tips on how to keep your kidneys healthy.

Limit salt. According to the American Heart Association, the daily recommendation for salt intake is 2,400 milligrams of sodium. That’s only 1¼ teaspoon of salt for your whole day. This can really add up, especially when eating out. By limiting dining out and choosing low-sodium or no-added-salt foods, you can lower your salt intake and help control blood pressure. Controlling blood pressure is needed to prevent hypertension, which can lead to kidney disease.

Stay hydrated. Make sure water is your primary beverage throughout the day. Most people can drink about eight cups of water throughout the day to stay hydrated, but some people require more or less. If you have questions about how much water you should be drinking, ask your doctor or a registered dietitian. For more information on kidney-care, come join our annual event:

Walk on the Wild Side
Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Chinatown

There will be Kidney Early Detection Screening (including checking for diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease), a Health Fair, Scavenger Hunt, History-Mystery Walk, children’s activities and an arts-and-culture fair. Come and join the fun! Visit kidneyhi.org for more details.

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March is National Kidney Month. Did you know that the risk for developing kidney disease in Hawai‘i is 30 percent higher than the mainland? One of the reasons we have a higher risk in Hawai‘i is due to our ethnicities, including Native Hawaiian, Filipino, Pacific Islander, etc. Here are tips on how to keep your…
Aloha Everyone

My contributions to Generations Magazine will end with this article. In past articles that I have written, I had the pleasure of sharing information about a very special water, transformed by electricity, that has been given the status of “medicinal water” in Japan. The Japanese have been utilizing a technology to transform ordinary tap water into ionized, micro-clustered, concentrated alkaline and acidic waters for decades. It started in the animal husbandry and agriculture sector, eventually moving into mainstream applications for human consumption and use.

My articles in past issues of Generations Magazine have quoted and highlighted numerous doctors, medical and research professionals as to the benefits of consuming and using electrically charged ionized water.

The human body is approximately 75 percent water. The body loses an average of three quarts of water per day through urination, exhalation and perspiration. It is absolutely critical that this water be replaced. Proper hydration is key to the normal functioning of body activities. Ionized, micro-clustered water is molecularly smaller than other waters which allows it to absorb up to six times faster and more efficiently into the cells of the body allowing for optimum hydration.

Recent medical studies have exposed the role of inflammation, both low-level and acute, as a key contributor to degenerative health issues. Inflammation, documented through medical research, is oftentimes a direct result of abnormal fermentation in the colon that cause an increase in free radical production. This discovery narrows the window on the root cause of health issues in the human body. The high negative electrical charge of properly ionized water is instrumental in the neutralization of positively charged free radicals in the body.

So why would you not want to try and drink ionized, micro-clustered, alkaline water? Many of you have asked me over the past year about where you can buy this kind of water. There is an inherent problem with this kind of water that renders it unsuitable for sale in a retail setting.

The most common process of ionizing water requires the water to pass over electrodes that convert the electrical charge of the source water from positive to negative. Negatively charged water, or ionized water, has powerful health properties. This negative electrical charge is very fragile. The problem is that within the span of one to three days on average, the negative electrical charge, also known as antioxidant potential of the water, reverts back to its positive or oxidative charge.

What this means is that you have to drink the ionized water within a short window of time to get the maximum health benefits.

The most common belief that most people have is that “water is water.” There is ample documented research that speaks otherwise. If you truly want to explore a natural simple protocol that may change your health profile, drink ionized, micro-clustered, alkaline water.

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he Japanese have been utilizing a technology to transform ordinary tap water into ionized, micro-clustered, concentrated alkaline and acidic waters for decades. It started in the animal husbandry and agriculture sector, eventually moving into mainstream applications for human consumption and use.
SHINGLES: What You Need to Know

There is a painful ailment that affects millions of people: shingles.

What is shingles?

Shingles is a blistering rash that is caused by a virus called herpes zoster. It effects approximately one million people in America every year. The herpes zoster virus, what we call shingles, is actually the same virus as the chicken pox you may have experienced as a child. When patients develop chicken pox, caused by a virus called Varicella-zoster, it lies dormant in your body for the rest of your life. Then, later in life, it may reactivate into another form we call shingles.

The reactivation of the virus that lays dormant in your body is caused by many risk factors. Commonly as you age, especially after the ages of 50-60 years old, your chances of incidence increased dramatically. Although, there are also many patients younger than 50 who also develop shingles. Typically, patients who are immunocompromised, have had a recent cold or are highly stressed in their daily lives, are at increased risk for an incidence of shingles.

What are some signs and symptoms?

Some of the signs and symptoms of shingles include a red rash that quickly evolves into groups of vesicles or blisters. Many patients may experience a burning or tingling sensation prior to onset of the rash that could last days or even weeks before eruption of lesions. Other patients may also experience signs and symptoms of a cold, such as fever, fatigue, chills and headache. The rash can also be very painful for many patients and cause complications that may last even after the rash has resolved.

Usually, the rash from the shingles is only on one side of the body, and this unilateral distribution is a classic presentation that helps doctors to diagnose patients. The rash can appear on your head, face, neck, torso, arms or legs, but typically, the rash appears on the torso for many patients. After eruption of the rash and blisters, the vesicles may rupture and crust over in about seven to 10 days.

How’s it treated and prevented?

If you suspect you may have shingles, please see your healthcare provider right away! The prompt and proper diagnosis of the disease is crucial when providing treatment for shingles. If caught early, within 72 hours, doctors can prescribe medications that may help to hasten and help decrease the severity of the virus. These medications can equally help to also prevent complications from shingles, which may include losing your vision and hearing, meningitis and other neurologic complications. Your healthcare provider also can help to give you medications that may help to reduce the pain and burning sensations that can be very debilitating for many patients.

One of the best ways to prevent an outbreak from occurring is for older adults and patients who are at high risk, to receive their shingles vaccine. Although this vaccine does not prevent the disease 100 percent, it will significantly reduce your risk, and if you do have an incidence of shingles, it can help to reduce the severity of the virus.

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Shingles is a blistering rash that is caused by a virus called herpes zoster. It effects approximately one million people in America every year. The herpes zoster virus, what we call shingles, is actually the same virus as the chicken pox you may have experienced as a child.
5 Healthy Valentine’s Day Ideas
There is no better gift that you can give your loved one than taking care of your health and staying fit. Living well means that you will be able to enjoy your time together for decades to come. Rather than the old routine of chocolates or dining out, why not try something more active and fun, something new to explore. Here are five ideas:

Hiking/Nature walk. Go for a walk on the beach, or hike with your special someone. The peace and quiet with natural scenery not only is romantic, but you’ll burn calories and increase endorphin levels.

Dancing. Music puts everyone in a good mood. Whether it is salsa, ballroom dancing or watching your favorite local band, try something new with each other, and get your heart pumping.

Bike riding. Plan a route with amazing views, and get out in the fresh air together.

Try a new sport. Step out of your comfort zone and try something new like bowling or tennis. Burn calories as you laugh!

Schedule a couple’s massage. This may not seem like an active date, but a massage helps to relieve muscle tension and pain, reduce stress and improve overall health.

Make this Valentine’s Day a day to remember and bond with the one you love over a new experience while you improve your health.

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There is no better gift that you can give your loved one than taking care of your health and staying fit. Living well means that you will be able to enjoy your time together for decades to come.