Keep up with ExercisABILITIES
It’s that time of year again; short days, cold temperatures, runny noses, icy roads, dreary skies. The holiday fun has passed, yet the dreaded Midwest winter will still persist for the next few months. We’ve all felt the physical and mental drain from the cold, unpredictable weather, and lack of vitamin D, and heard the […]
What’s the best part of giving? Helping your local community? Bettering the lives of others? Supporting a cause you believe in? These are all virtuous reasons and because of generosity many great charitable entities accomplish amazing goals. Despite the pandemic, donations to charity topped $470 billion dollars in 2020. It goes to show that as much […]
Do you love to work with children in a fun and play environment? Do you enjoy working with children with special needs and their families? Do you have a passion for health and wellbeing? Do we have a job for you! ExercisAbilities’ EA Pediatrics and Family Wellness Program is seeking to hire a full time […]
Do you love to work with children in a fun and play environment? Do you enjoy working with children with special needs in a learning environment? Do you have a love for health and wellbeing including adaptive physical education and health coaching? Do we have a job for you! ExercisAbilities’ EA Pediatrics and Family Wellness […]
By Melanie Brennan, CEO and Founder Sock Snowballs were flying, giggles and shouts of joy were heard, and stories of elves sleeping in bunk beds were told at our first annual “Morning with Santa and Mrs Claus.” Another great event partnership with Rochester Park and Recreation’s Accessible Rec resulted in tons of fun as we […]
Once again, the holiday season is here. For most people, this is a very special time of year. It is a time to reflect, to look back, to celebrate, and to come together with friends and family. And when people gather to celebrate their love and appreciation for each other, you can bet that food […]
Graceful and ever-changing, the summer slips into fall and fall into winter. However, with the inevitable approach of winter, ice, and snow–so does unintended contact with the ground. Older adults in Minnesota experience over 29,900 falls per year causing over 600 deaths. However, much unlike the inevitable change in seasons, falls can be avoided. Here […]
First words emerge between 9-18 months. However, communication begins prior to this. Infants communicate via facial expressions and grimaces, squirming, and crying. Social smiles emerge around 6 weeks of age. Very young babies coo and babble. And by around 1 year of age, the sounds they have been using will shape into words. Think about […]
Fall is here, and there are many fun, fall-themed activities to encourage the development of fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are small motor movements with the wrist, hand, and fingers. These skills are important for everyday tasks, such as feeding, dressing, writing, and engaging in play tasks. Below is a list of different activities […]
