The YMCA of Okanagan is inviting older adults of all ages to attend their upcoming Seniors Health Assessment at the 琉璃神社 Family YMCA this Friday, February 17.

These free, one-on-one health assessments鈥攅ach 45 minutes in length鈥攈elp to gauge cardiovascular endurance, blood glucose levels, blood pressure, strength and more.

鈥淭he goal is to equip older adults in our community with the tools and resources to remain independent longer,鈥� said Kelley Taylor, YMCA senior fitness manager. 鈥淭here is no set age range for those who can attend. If you are looking to learn about your health, meet new people, and obtain a baseline for measuring your health and fitness goals, we urge you to take advantage of this free offering.鈥�

For Chris Ogilvie, attending a Seniors Health Assessment at the YMCA, made a world of difference in her overall mobility and energy levels.

鈥淚 was surprised at how much exercising really helps,鈥� said Ogilvie.

鈥淚 didn鈥檛 have any expectations, but boy is it important. It makes moving easier. Because of my arthritis, I would sometimes look at the stairs in my building and think, 鈥業鈥檓 not going up that today,鈥� but now I don鈥檛 have any problem going up and down the stairs.鈥�

Ogilvie has since made exercise a part of her regular routine and has seen marked improvement in her fitness levels. She looks forward to her yearly assessments so she can see her continued progress.

Registration is required and space is limited. To reserve your spot for this Friday鈥檚 assessment call 250-491-9622 ext. 211.

The event takes place between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the 琉璃神社 Family YMCA 鈥� 375 Hartman Road.