Monica Resch

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Anti-Aging Foods | Infographic

Posted by Monica Resch on Wednesday, September 27, 2017
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Healthy Aging for Women | Infographic

Posted by Monica Resch on Monday, September 25, 2017
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Member Highlight | Sherry Riles

Posted by Monica Resch on Monday, August 07, 2017

My name is Sherry Riles and I would like to tell you my story. It all started about 3 years ago, when I was told I needed a full hip replacement on the right side. Having had issues nearly my entire life, I agreed. I healed fairly quickly, but had a complication that caused extreme pain in my thigh. Any length of standing or walking put me in extreme pain. I became almost completely sedimentary, and of course put on weight too. The weight issue I had dealt with since being a small child, so I just brushed it off as, here we go again. As the year progressed after surgery, I noticed even more joint pain, more weight, digestive issues, severe swelling and I could go on. I basically was in pain 24 hours a day and it just kept getting worse. I had given up on ever having a fulfilling life or any enjoyment past watching a good movie.

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Milestone Member Emily McGrath Saves Woman's Life!

Posted by Monica Resch on Friday, August 04, 2017

Story by Milestone Member Emily McGrath, who was vacationing in Jamaica this week... (picture below)

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Staff Member Highlight - Earl Gelwicks

Posted by Monica Resch on Thursday, July 06, 2017

I became a member in August 2011, at the recommendation of my cardiologist, after having a stent put in my aorta.  I immediately began working with a personal trainer to imporve my heart health.  In July 2013 I went to work at the service desk.  I had retired a few years earlier and wanted something to do.  Fast forward to March 2016, even with my diet and exercise, my arteries got clogged and required a coronary artery bypass graft.  In fact, the surgeon ended up bypassing five arteries.

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Member Highlight | Jack Copeland

Posted by Monica Resch on Monday, July 03, 2017

I worked in retail for many years and after retiring early due to health issues, I became very sedentary.  As time passed I found that I was slowing down to the point of being worn out all the time - and I decided I was too young to be an "old man" before my time! 

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Massage Therapist Elaine Hulsman Retiring After 16+ Years at Milestone

Posted by Monica Resch on Friday, May 26, 2017

Elaine Hulsman has been a Massage Therapist in the Oasis Spa at Milestone for 16+ years.  She is now retiring from her career.  Today is her last day at Milestone.  We want to say a huge THANK YOU to Elaine for many years of great work with us.  Her clients and coworkers will miss her dearly and have enjoyed her presence in the Oasis Spa.  We wish Elaine all the best in this new chapter of her life!

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Member Highlight | Michael Riley

Posted by Monica Resch on Thursday, May 04, 2017

Michael Riley – Member of the Month Story

I started coming to Milestone in 1993.  I’ve been exercising since I was 16 years old. I had back surgery and had to get metal rods in my back. 11 Years ago I got cancer. It’s lymphoma (in the blood) so it’ll never go away.  I do radiation and once in a while, chemo.

Last May, I had a major stroke.  I’m fighting to get mobility back in my hands and feet.  The neuropathy is really bad.

My wife has been very much an inspiration to me this entire time.  She’s not an exerciser herself, but she’s my greatest cheerleader.

I did physical therapy and occupational therapy for a while, and it was good and everyone was very helpful. But I wanted to progress at a faster pace, so I now do the exercises on my own.  I do 400 ab exercises, stretching and leg raises, machines, about an hour of hard work.  I have chronic fatigue, so I work out until I can’t work out anymore.  Though I’m tired right afterward, later on in the day the energy is increased.  Exercising has helped my overall energy level. 

My cancer doctor said the people who are diagnosed and then proceed to sit around all day and not do anything, typically get worse and rarely make it.  The doctor recommended being active.

I told the doctor when I was diagnosed, that I’m not going to die of cancer.  That’s not what’s going to kill me.  I’ve been fighting it for 11 years.  I’m now doing what I’m doing here now by the grace of God.  Who knows, maybe there’s a bigger plan.

Some Milestone staff members who have been helpful to me, are Sue, Gary, Martha, many friendly faces like Misty, Melanie, Kenny.  I’ve been a lot of places and this is the best place I’ve ever been.  That’s both the facility and the staff.

Everyone up there at the round table (up by Sue’s office) inspires me.  Jim Morrow, Wilton Murphy, Chuck Shannon; we’re like the 4 musketeers, we have fun with each other.  There are about 15 people who are all great friends up there, without mentioning them all, they all inspire me.  The comradery, the fellowship is very special to me.

I have some fitness goals that I’m working toward.  I tried to fix a gate recently but had trouble using the tools like I used to.  So I’m working on getting mobility back in my hands so I can do the outdoor work at home which I enjoy.

At first after the stroke, I couldn’t tie my shoes.  The day I got that back, and was able to tie my shoes… That was a balloons and confetti day. 

An inspirational Milestone member Martha lost her arm. It took her a year to get back to her daily activities.  She’s a big inspiration to me.  Another lady Ayako is Japanese American, she’s 90 years old and despite losing her husband and fighting numerous medical challenges, nothing slows her down.  She’s an inspiration to me. 

There’s a lot of people here getting older, but they’re still fighting.  When you get older and keep plugging, that says a lot about you.  Part of that is that Milestone is a great place to come to. 

In 2009 Michael Riley won an award from Concept 2 for rowing 5,000,000 Meters on the rowing exercise machine.  He is currently pursuing his goal of completing 10,000,000 Meters.  He has only 900,000 left so he’s working towards getting back the physical ability to row so he can complete this.

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Ruth's Zumba Class

Posted by Monica Resch on Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Ruth's Zumba class is not just about fitness, it's a community.  In addition to the weekly Monday & Wednesday classes from 1-2pm at Milestone, they also go out to dinner together and dance at restaurants!  

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Member Highlight - Norman Lytle

Posted by Monica Resch on Tuesday, April 04, 2017

Member of the Month: Norman Lytle

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