Seniors Together Enjoy Physical Success (STEPS)

As part of the Governor’s Healthy Kansas Initiative, the Kansas Department on Aging has implemented an exercise program targeted for seniors over the age of 60.

Funding is provided by The Sunflower Foundation: Health Care for Kansans.

The program is modeled after the award winning, nationally recognized EnhanceFitness Program and is designed to improve the quality of life for seniors by improving mobility, strength, coordination and balance that will help them maintain their independent lifestyles.

STEPS Brochure

STEPS Sites:

• Arkansas City: Senior Center- (620) 441-4419
  

• Cottonwood Falls: Senior Center - (620) 273-8511
  

• Dodge City: Dodge City Parks & Recreation - (620) 225-8160
  

• Garden City: Garden City Senior Center (620) 275-0196
  

• Great Bend: Central Kansas Medical Center/Great Bend Recreation Commission - (620) 793-3755
  Photos from the Great Bend site

• Haysville: Haysville Senior Center - (316) 529-5903
  Haysville Activity Center (316) 529-5922

• Oberlin: Golden Age Center - (785) 475-2901
  Photos from the Oberlin Site
  
  
• Osawatomie: Senior Center (913) 731-3213
  
  
• Satanta: Senior Center - (620) 649-2304
  

• Topeka: YMCA of Topeka (785) 354-8591
  

Comments from Participants:

“My son, a doctor, the internist, and a chiropractor I go to, all say this program is GREAT, and to keep it up.  I intend to do just that.” – Great Bend

“I enjoy the exercise class, it has helped me move better and get in better shape.” – Great Bend.

“I feel much better and I have a lot more energy.  This exercise program has helped my blood pressure
(my doctor commented on this).”  Anonymous

“This class has changed my life immensely.  My blood pressure has dropped 15 points.  Even though I am not on blood pressure medication, this will help prevent me from taking it in the future.  My balance is much better.” 
– Topeka