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Metro senior center takes on boxing to combat Parkinson’s disease

Originally posted by Oklahoma News 4. OKLAHOMA CITY – It takes focus, balance and stamina to get through a Rock Steady boxing class at Concordia Life Care Community. “Rock Steady is just one of the things we do here to help with something called Parkinson’s disease,” said Chris Coleman, Wellness Coordinator at Concordia. The boxing class was founded in 2006 by a man who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 40 years old. The mission? To fight back against the progressive …

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Concordia Resident Celebrates 102nd Birthday with Oklahoma City Police Department

Originally posted by News 9. OKLAHOMA CITY – We want to wish a big happy birthday to Audrey Harrison. She celebrated her 102nd birthday with a little help from the Oklahoma City Police Department. For her birthday last year, Ms. Harrison got to ride in a fire truck. So this year, she decided it just made sense to celebrate with a joyride in a police cruiser. So, what’s in store for 103? “I don’t know. I hope it has nothing …

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Concordia Expands Fitness Offerings

Originally posted in The Journal Record. OKLAHOMA CITY – Concordia Life Care Community has increased wellness offerings for residents by adding more classes, incorporating new fitness initiatives and hiring a full-time wellness coordinator. Concordia residents now have access to services including personalized workout routines and classes, in addition to previously offered services including personal training and gym access. Chris Coleman was appointed wellness coordinator. He has been with Concordia as a part-time employee for four years. He is a certified …

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Concordia Life Care Community Wins Readers’ Choice Award

OKC Retirement Community Voted as The Oklahoman’s Best Senior Independent Living Facility for 2018 OKLAHOMA CITY (September 10, 2018) — The Oklahoman recently awarded Concordia Life Care Community as the Best Senior Independent Living Facility for their 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards, an annual, local accolade for excellence based on community appreciation and feedback. Concordia was also recognized as a TOP 5 pick in three of The Oklahoman’s categories: Best Senior Independent Living, Best Assisted Living and Best CCRC. “It is …

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