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Exercise may improve quality of life for those who have arthritis

A free program demonstrating how exercise can benefit those with arthritis will be held Oct. 5, 1 to 2 p.m., at Berlin Senior Center.

BERLIN – A free program demonstrating how exercise can improve the function of daily activities and the quality of life for those with arthritis will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1 to 2 p.m. “Exercise…with Arthritis” will be held at Berlin Senior Center, 33 Colonial Drive. Robert Schmelzer, exercise physiologist and program manager, GoodLife Fitness at Jerome Home and Arbor Rose, will discuss how to build exercise into a daily routine to manage the changes that occur with arthritis.

Seating is limited and registration is required. To register, call Berlin Senior Center, 860.828.7006.

Arbor Rose, offering independent and assisted living with memory care on the campus of Jerome Home at 975 Corbin Ave. in New Britain, is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. Jerome Home offers skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, residential care, memory care and assisted living, and is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. For more information about Arbor Rose and Jerome Home, visit jeromehome.org.

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