The past two days Nate and I have been in St. George for the Senior Olympics. We went with 30 students from BYU and worked in the health screening clinic. We worked Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 5:00. Nate went to complete 50 internship hours and I went to fulfill an assignment for one of my classes. During our time there, we tested the contestants blood glucose level, blood pressure, vision, BMI, and bone density.
I have to say I never knew Senior Olympics was so legit. The contestants were age 50 or above. The oldest person I tested was 92 and was competing in table tennis and was still in great shape. Others were there to compete in sports such as softball, tennis, 5k's, 10k's, marathons, triathlons, etc. These men and women were very inspiring!
We tested their bone density by taking an ultra sound. We were able to determine their risk for osteoporosis. Despite what this looks like, this lady is not getting a foot massage!
We had to break down their results to them and discuss possible options to increase bone density.
Table Tennis
Testing blood pressure
We rode down in these 11 seater vans. (I like to refer to them as "mormon vans.") This was our group and yes, Nate was the only boy in our group.
This was honestly such a great experience. I learned so much while I was there. Nate and I both made goals that we would stay in shape so we could one day participate.
3 comments:
THat is so cool, I didn't even know you were doing that! ANd I didn't even know senior olympic existed, Hank and I will be right there with you when we are old and shriveled up!
P.S. Less then a week until I see you, I can't wait!
Isnt it sad thatI didn't even know what Senior Olympics was until i read your post, I was like "what is she talking about?" I HAD no clue they did it for seniors! Im such an idiot! haha. Thank you for educating me, and thanks for helping them out! Go Nate, being the only boy!
I never knew about senior olympics how fun. I would love to be that in shape when I am older. I changed your e-mail so you should get it let me know if you don't. Also you should start that blog I would definately read it.
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