KEEP FIT is a wellness programme that offers levels challenging enough for the active mature adults and safe enough for unfit or near-frail adults.  Based on published research, it is an effective programme with innovative design. 

 What is covered?

Ø       Warm-up & cool down (20 minutes)

Ø       -brisk walking, low impact aerobics, stretching, etc   

   Ø       Circuit exercises (30 mins)

Ø       -theme (bone building, weight management)      

Ø       Complimentary activities (10 mins)

Ø       -Theme-based in the form of activities, talks & interactive Q&A to target all aspects of wellness

Advantages:

·                   Reduces the risk of ageing related health problems.

·                  Prevents falls by encouraging flexibility, coordination and balance.

·                  Improves cardiovascular and strength system.  Learn to perform simple and fun   exercises at home.

·                  Learn the importance of mental wellness.

·                  Health and fitness assessments with personal consultation.

·                  Pick up nutritional information and weight management concepts.

The WINGS-KK Hospital Confinement Nanny Training programme aims to equip older women with the most up-to-date knowledge and practical skills to work as confinement nannies or serve as competent confinement nannies to their own families. This is a 5-day long course conducted in English.

Course Outline

25 - 26 Mar (Thursday - Friday)

A. Healthy Confinement Food Cooking

a. Prepare 20 common confinement meals and menu planning

b. Use of Chinese herbs in confinement cooking

c. Effective time management for a confinement nanny

29 - 30 Mar (Monday - Wednesday)

B. Complete baby care

C. Breastfeeding techniques

D. Caring for yourself as a confinement nanny

E. Insights on a confinement nanny career

Pre-requisites :

. Women 40 years and older

. Singaporean/Singapore PR

. Basic cooking skills

. Enroll as a WINGS member (WINGS membership is $10 per year)

Registration closes : 19 February 2010 To register, contact May of WINGS at tel : 62501012 or email : may@wings.sg

In this talk, we will understand about Menopause and related Symptoms Treatment of Menopause and associated Medical Problems, learn about Holistic issues relating to Quality of Life beyond Menopause.