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The last issue of On Lok VOICE, features Sussie Tyner, an Always Active Instructor!! We are so proud of having her in the Always Active team, and for her important contribution to the the San Francisco Reframing Aging campaign: (https://endageism.com/)
Taken from On Lok VOICE: “One of the seniors featured in the campaign is Susie Tyner, a community leader in her San Francisco neighborhood of Bayview Hunters Point who has spearheaded popular programs for older adults. Susie worked at the … Continue reading
Group exercise classes (like Always Active classes) lower cancer risk based on the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).
AICR recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate, or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week. For more protection 45 to 60 minutes moderate physical activity per day. AICR research shows that being active lowers the risk for endometrial, … Continue reading
Join the Movement to End Ageism. Support the San Francisco Reframing Aging Campaign
Support the San Francisco Reframing Aging Campaign On Lok is a partner in supporting the San Francisco Reframing Aging campaign. The campaign, which has officially launched and will run through December, aims to combat ageism by raising public awareness and … Continue reading
Celebrating Fall prevention awareness week September 18-24
Some facts about falls Learn about the myths about fall prevention Learn about fall prevention Como prevenir caidas (spanish version) Learn how to get up after falling Falls are common • Falls are the leading cause of both fatal injury … Continue reading
2019 Celebration
Our Annual Celebration is an event that brings together all 21 of our locations for an afternoon of community, movement, music, and wellness. This year we will CELEBRATE on Friday June 28, 2019 in Golden Gate Park. On this day, … Continue reading
Let’s end Ageism
It’s not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get older. It’s ageism… a prejudice that pits us against our future selves — and each other. Ashton Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against … Continue reading