Happy 90th Birthday!

This past September, Marguerite Watson celebrated her 90th birthday and received the 2001 Healthy and Active Lifestyle Award, presented by North Carolina Prevention Partners. The award is in recognition of her commitment to health & fitness and leadership in the senior community.

In 1979, Marguerite moved into a senior continuing care community. She immediately assisted with the Friday exercise class and eventually turned this into a "sit and be fit" class. Through the process Marguerite has made two audiotapes and three videotapes, which arose out of the need of one class member who had a heart attack and whose doctor prescribed daily exercise. Marguerite made her first audiotape for that friend. The onsite physical therapy department assisted Marguerite in making the tapes and videos safe, and her friends insisted she start marketing them. She succumbed but per her request, all proceeds go directly to the residents assistance reserve.

Although this project has become quite consuming, Marguerite still finds time for other activities she enjoys. She is a convener for a meditation group and folk dancing group. Her own health is remarkably good with only a touch of arthritis in her hands and a history of osteoporosis. Both are managed with exercise. Marguerite feels that by keeping active she has kept father time away.

Go here to read more about Marguerite and her videos. Or follow our video link to view the Exercise Kit#4 video.

by Carol Glasscock, MS,PT