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Project Activate® – Support Independence and Resilience!: Hamstring Stretch Exercise

Jul 30, 2020 | News

The last several columns have focused on the elements of a strong walking pattern: good posture, strong ankle flexion and heel strike, balanced weight transfer, and proper stride length for forward (not side to side) movement. Lower body mobility is critical for a...

Project Activate® – Support Independence and Resilience!: Standing Chest Stretch

Jul 17, 2020 | News

It’s very common to gradually end up with a “forward leaning” posture that can contribute to the risk for falls. Proper alignment is often described as being “lifted up” by a string with the head, shoulders, hips, and knees all in alignment. When the shoulders and...

Farmers to Families Coming to Roundup!

Jul 17, 2020 | Events, News

When? July 23rd Time? 2:00 pm Where? Parking Lot by The Baseball Fields Please enter at the North End of the Parking lot to pick up food boxes, so traffic is not backed up onto the highway. Please bring something suitable to pick-up food boxes as they are large and...

Project Activate® – Support Independence and Resilience!: Leg Extension Exercise

Jul 10, 2020 | News

Daily activities such as walking, rising from a chair, getting into and out bed, the tub, or a car require leg strength. If you feel fatigued after completing some of these basic functional tasks it’s time to intervene, as leg strength is key to remaining independent!...

Project Activate® – Support Independence and Resilience!: Reach & Squeeze

Jun 24, 2020 | News

Proper posture/alignment supports better balance, and it requires muscle balance between the chest and the back. Consider how many times a day you do something that contracts the chest muscles; things like picking something up, doing dishes, working on the computer,...

Project Activate® – Support Independence and Resilience!: Heel Press

Jun 17, 2020 | News

Did you know even a small muscle group like ankle flexors can impact your ability to walk with confidence? Consider the key elements of a good walking pattern: good posture with eyes forward not down, a strong ankle flexion and heel strike directly forward -not...

Project Activate® – Support Independence and Resilience!: Biceps Curl

Jun 10, 2020 | News

Weeks of sedentary days can threaten your independence. Join us for simple activities you can do at home to support independence & resilience! Losing physical function was considered a normal part of aging, but now we know better! It’s very common and predictable,...

Project Activate® – Support Independence and Resilience!: Elevator Exercise

Jun 4, 2020 | News

We often take physical independence for granted because shopping, attending events, and interacting with others offers at least a basic level of regular movement. Isolating at home poses a hidden danger of losing physical independence due to lack of physical activity....

STIMULUS PAYMENTS BEING SENT ON PREPAID DEBIT CARDS

Jun 2, 2020 | News

Some payments may be sent on a prepaid debit card known as The Economic Impact Payment Card. The Economic Impact Payment Card is sponsored by the Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service, managed by Money Network Financial, LLC and issued by...

Governor Bullock to Bolster Food Security for Montana Families During Statewide COVID-19 Emergency

Apr 5, 2020 | News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 3, 2020 CONTACTS: Marissa Perry, Communications Director, Governor’s Office, (406) 444-4514 Erin Loranger, Press Secretary, Governor’s Office, (406) 444-9725 Jon Ebelt, Public Information Officer, DPHHS, (406) 444-0936 Governor...

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