Members
of the Michigan Chapter of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists,
or PAMET, gathered in a hotel ballroom to practice a special dance routine
they’d be performing at an upcoming banquet to install the Association’s newest
president. What makes their dance routine so special? These seniors are going
to whip and nae nae.
Their
routine was choreographed and led by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
registered dietician Grace Derocha, who has experience working with the senior
population on staying active and healthy as they age. The PAMET members’ smooth
moves belie their actual ages.
We know
that dance provides many health benefits: improved cardiovascular and
respiratory function, increased strength, endurance and motor fitness, as well
as increased cognitive function. The seniors however, seem to love that dance
let’s them forget how old they are and keeps them young at heart.
We spoke
to several of the PAMET members as they prepared their routine. You can see
more about how they stay healthy and active as they age, and what their love
for dance does to keep them feeling young, in the video below.
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