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Senior Longevity

Senior Longevity

Senior Longevity participants 2023

The life expectancy of seniors in North Omaha is 9 to 10 years LESS than that of the ENTIRE county. ENCAP’s Senior Longevity program aims to help low-income adults 60+ in North Omaha live longer. ENCAP provides multiple evidence-based initiatives to adults aged 60+ to improve participants’ physical, social, and emotional health: Bingocize® and SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life). In addition, participants engage in a diversity of enrichment and educational activities, including but not limited to gardening, cooking and nutrition classes, digital literacy, and arts/culture. ENCAP provides free rides to and from programming as needed.

Results from this program consistently demonstrate that participants are improving their physical and social health. At ENCAP, seniors have the opportunity to access a high-impact program that helps them live longer, remain joyful, and maintain their independence longer-term.

Current Senior Longevity Offerings:

1. SAIL: Stay Active and Independent for Life by performing seated and/or standing exercises tailored to meet seniors where they are in their fitness journey.  All exercises are evidence-based and designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility in older adults 60+, especially those with a history of falls. 

  • Taught by a certified SAIL instructor
  • Must receive a Senior Fitness Test at ENCAP
  • Transportation is available
  • Class is FREE to qualifying individuals
  • Contact: Kenaan Cormier, Senior Wellness Specialist | (402) 453-5656 ext. 222 

2. Bingocize®Come join other seniors in an interactive game of Bingo and win prizes! Bingocize® is a 10-week course that combines exercise, health education, and the popular game of Bingo. All exercises are designed for older adults 60+ to improve lower/upper body strength, increase social support, improve knowledge of diet and nutrition, and reduce risk of falls.

  • Taught by a certified Bingocize® instructor
  • Must receive a Senior Fitness Test at ENCAP
  • Transportation is available
  • Class is FREE to qualifying individuals
  • Contact: Kenaan Cormier, Senior Wellness Specialist | (402) 453-5656 ext. 222 
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ENCAP GardenCome visit the garden and check out the beautiful vegetables growing.  

  • When:  Monday- Friday, anytime
     

Sewing/Craft Group: Come join other seniors as they work on sewing and craft projects for needs in the local community. Transportation to ENCAP is available.

  • When:  Every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 10AM.


LIVE ACTIVITIES CALENDAR LINK
 

If you’re interested, or know a senior age 60 + that might be interested, please contact:

Kenaan Cormier, Senior Longevity Specialist
(402) 453-5656 ext. 222
[email protected]