Apple Magazine - Fall 2015

Active living reduces the risk of colds, prevents dementia and aids in managing depression, cancer, arthritis, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Waymouth agrees. “My main goal is to strengthen my core and my body to help my back get better.”

Facilities partner for healthier
communities

Waymouth is one of more than 250 people who have filled their prescriptions this year at partner facilities in Calgary and area. In Airdrie, Genesis Place is one of those partners.

“This facility was built for people to become more active,” facility manager Greg Lockert says.

“The program is an opportunity for people who are not active to get into the facility, become more active and make healthy lifestyle changes.” He adds that the program’s values mesh well with the facility’s focus to create a healthier community.

a rewarding journey

Waymouth says the first week of the program was
difficult but she forced herself to keep at it. “Then
I noticed that my back wasn’t as stiff and that I
could stand on my feet longer. I was feeling better
and that kept me going.”
After going to a variety of classes at a nearby rec
centre for several months, Waymouth has moved
her activities outside for summer. During weekend
camping trips, she finds campsites near water so
she can paddle board and near trails so she can
hike. Once camping season is over, she’ll resume
classes in the rec centre.