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    We “Walked” to Kansas!

    elderly residents pose wearing medals, around Dinora Negrete, the staff member who started the "walk to Kansas" challenge.

    Dinora Negrete, Assistant Activities Director at Sierra View Homes Retirement Community, noticed a problem. Sierra View Homes has a well-equipped Wellness Center, complete with indoor pool and machines that assist exercise at all fitness levels, however she noticed that fewer residents were using it than really should. Remaining active as we age is critical, but what could she do to incentivize residents to come work out? She ended up coming up with a fun and creative way that has made a permanent impact in the lives of multiple residents! “I wanted residents to come to the Wellness Center, but I wanted (them) to have a motivation, so I started asking…