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Melba admits she is not a morning person, but her swimming routine energizes her. “It has enhanced my heart and my life,” she says. “It was one of the things that made me come here. I heard there were opportunities to exercise.”
M
ost people don’t envision swimming a quarter of a mile in the open ocean in their 70s. But for Melba, it wasn’t even
a challenge. You see, every morning, she arrives at the Landis Homes pool to swim 13 laps (9 is a quarter mile). It takes her about 30 minutes.
On a recent trip to the Caribbean, Melba and her granddaughter had the opportunity to swim a quarter of a mile from their boat to the shore and sunbathe on the sand. Ten they swam back to the boat.
“I felt good,” Melba said, in spite of the currents and the distance. She attributes her strength to her daily swims. She was thrilled with her ability to swim the distance and she returned to Landis Homes anxious to share her accomplishments with the pool staff.
Melba has lived at Landis Homes for four years and though she appreciates many aspects of her home, the pool is high on the list. Knowing her family has a history of heart problems, and having undergone an aortic valve replacement already, Melba is committed to maintaining activities that benefit her cardiovascular system.
She admits she is not a morning person, but her swimming routine energizes her. “It has enhanced my heart and my life,” she says. “It was one of the things that made me come here. I heard there were opportunities to exercise.”
She anticipates building up her endurance and energy in the years to come, as she continues to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle.
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