1. D
o you know what
causes the
stiffness in your
joints?
What should I know
about arthritis?
Arthritis is the term used
to describe joint pain and
disease. It is common to
have swelling, pain, and
even stiffness in the
joints. Symptoms range
from mild to severe and
they may even come and
go from time to time.
Who is affected by
arthritis?
In America more than 50
million adults and
300,000 children have
some form of arthritis. It
is most common in
women and the older
adult population.
However, there are over
100 different types of
arthritis, people of all
races and ages are
susceptible.
Is all arthritis the
same?
With more than 100
different types of arthritis
it’s safe to say that all
arthritis isn’t the same.
Inflammatory
arthritis works in the
immune system and
generates inflammation
to get rid of infection and
prevent disease in the
body. Here the inflamma-
tion mistakenly attacks
the joints and inflamma-
tion is uncontrollable and
can ultimately cause ero-
sion and damage to the
internal organs. Treat-
ment is aggressive and
early detection is neces-
sary. On the other hand,
Infectious Arthritis is
caused when bacteria or
fungus enters the joint to
trigger inflammation.
Salmonella and food poi-
soning along with gonor-
rhea and hepatitis C are
all infectious organisms
that can infect the joints.
With early detection,
treatment can be done in
a timely manner to clear
up the infection.
However, there are some
cases when the damage
becomes chronic.
How can I manage
arthritis?
Exercising and having a
balanced diet are always
beneficial to upkeep your
health. Often medication
can be prescribed to help
with fatigue and pain, but
consider every case as
different. Be sure to
check with your doctor to
see what works best for
you.
More info? Visit
www.arthritis.org
Arthritis Awareness Month
Roneisha Watkins
Purdue University
May 2016Volume 11, Issue 5
Ismail Spirit
Purdue University
This publication is for all
Ismail Center members.
We hope you enjoy it.
First and foremost,
always follow the advice
of your doctor.
Information included
will be extracted from
several sources. Please
note that any infor-
mation here is not meant
to replace that which
your doctor provides.
Inside this issue:
Silver Sneakers 2-3
Clinical Students Corner 4
Farewell Interns 5-6
Recipe of the Month 7
Blood Profile Pickup 8
Walking For Our 9
Hypertension Program 10
Summer Updates 11-16
Thanks Editors 17

2. SILVER SNEAKERS CORNER
The college of Health & Human Sciences
(HHS) is the home to future health profes-
sionals, educators and business leaders. A
main goal of the college is to discover healthi-
er ways to eat, exercise, manage finances and
navigate relationships. Students are search-
ing for better ways to treat and diagnose can-
cers, to better the environment, and to pre-
vent disease. HHS is Making Lives Better!
Here at the Ismail Center we strive to make
lives better through proper fitness, nutrition,
and overall health & wellness! Thank you to
HHS for the recruitment video.
To view the video follow the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=JxAwAnxWFyo
Pictured here is Ismail member, Marty Dwyer, and
Shanera Wilson, current Public Health intern.
Ismail Spotlight

3. Older adults require adequate strength, flexibility, and endurance to accomplish even ordinary, everyday tasks.
A simple way of assessing these areas is though a senior fitness test. We have been able to compile and average
the performance for each item, and we wanted to share the results with you. Here at the Ismail Center we
encourage everyone to get a fitness assessment and start working towards a better, healthier you!
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5.4
The purpose of the Chair Sit & Reach test is to measure
your lower body flexibility, specifically your hamstring
flexibility. This function is useful for preventing lower back
pain and it also plays a role in balance, posture, and in fall
prevention.
Overall, there was an increase in the lower body flexibility,
which is great! The highest was 9 inches beyond the toes
and the lowest was –4 inches before the toes.
The 8 Ft Up & Go test is used to measure your speed, agility,
and balance. These are important for things such as
navigating through crowds and unfamiliar environments.
Overall, the sample group was able to decrease the time it
took to walk 8ft and back by nearly a whole second. The
quickest time was 4 secs and the slowest was 7 seconds.
The Arm Curl test is designed to measure your upper body
strength. Upper body strength is important for activities such
as carrying laundry, groceries, and even interacting with
grandchildren.
Overall, the average number of reps declined by 2 reps. The
highest was 35 and the lowest was 10 reps. Many factors can
account or this, but it important to continue to strengthen your
limbs to maintain daily functions.
NOTE: This data is taken from a small sample of Silver Sneakers members n=20, and does not answer for
all members.

4. Clinical Student Corner
Penny Ainsworth with Tori PadgettPenny Ainsworth with Tori Padgett
I
have been truly humbled to work with
Ismail center member Pennie Ainsworth this
semester. Her hard work and dedication to
her health and wellness has inspired me to
take the proper steps towards specializing my
career as a personal trainer, and I can not thank
her enough. In the last consultation of the year,
Pennie was able to visualize her progress through
anthropometric measurements and body
composition tests. Pennie performed her
personal best in many of the assessment
categories, a challenge that will now ease her day
to day activities and keep her involved with her
friends and family. Her success is truly
inspirational, and I can only hope that I was able
to teach her as much as she taught me this
semester. With the help of the Ismail Center and
its incredibly positive members, I am looking
forward to starting the next stage of my career
post graduation.
Back Row (L —> R): Tavio, Jordan, Jamie
Front Row (L—> R): Jessica, Britany, Tori, Jill

5. FAREWELL INTERNS
Julie Bollero
Catie Marini
Roneisha Watkins
I have really enjoyed working at the Ismail Center this past
semester! I loved getting to know some of the members and I
gained a lot of useful experience while working here. I think
this was a great internship that will prepare me for my future
endeavors.
I plan on working back home for a bit and deciding if going
back to school is the right choice for me. Thank you to all the
members for making this place such a pleasure to work at.
My experience here at Ismail has provided me with a lot of tools that I will be
able to use for the rest of my life. But one of the main things that has really
impacted my future career is communicating/educating about exercise to the
older population. You all have been great to get to know a little, on a personal
level, however, it's been really intriguing to see that you all have the drive to
exercise and stay active as older adults, and I really appreciate when you ask
me questions about the machines, different exercises, or are willing to let me
give you a fitness assessment, so I can further educate you on health and
fitness. I really enjoyed working with this population and think it's really
awesome that you older adults are willing to learn new things about your
health and exercise!
After graduation, I will be here at the center for a couple more weeks to finish
up my internship, so you'll still see me around for a little bit! I will also be
working here in town at the job I've held for 2 years now and just accepted a
promotion at the Sagamore Restaurant. I plan on finding a full-time career by
August, which is when I will be moving out of West Lafayette.
I can honestly say I enjoyed my time here at the Ismail Center,
from building relationships with the members and students to
coordinating the Health Education Series. As an intern I have
gained useful experience all while getting in the best shape of
my life! The Ismail Center is a great representation of how one
man’s vision was so impactful that it can be kept alive.
I’m only a junior so next year I will be finishing up my senior
year here at Purdue.

6. FAREWELL INTERNS
Kaira Doherty
Tim Rominger
ShaneraWilson
The Ismail Center is a community within a community. It is
filled with smiles and support. I loved coming to work each
day and being allowed to partake in the little community that
the members have established here. I want to thank them for
allowing me to assist them with exercise, teach class, and
train them.
I am applying to PT and PTA schools to continue my career in
the health field.
This has been an amazing two semesters for me here at the
Ismail Center. I have enjoyed working with everyone here at the
center and especially enjoyed my time with the SilverSneakers
classes.
After graduation I am going to be spending some time in the area
teaching SilverSneakers and personal training until I commission
as an officer in the Marine Corps. I am getting married in August
and will be moving out to Virginia for the next Marine Corps
school shortly after.
My time here at the Ismail Center has been such a memorable
experience. One of my goals was to build relationships and I do
feel as though this was accomplished. I will continue to cherish
the laughs and conversations I held with all of the members I
got to meet.
After graduation I will be a Complex Care Coordinator where I
will work with communities to better their overall health by
improving their healthcare experiences. I will also go back to
school to pursue a Masters in Public Health.

7. Recipe of the Month
Asparagus TartAsparagus Tart
Prep Time: 10 mins Serves: 6-8 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes
INGREDIENTS
 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted
 1 to 2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard with
balsamic vinegar
 7 ounces (about 3 cups) Gruyere cheese, freshly
grated
 1 cup mushrooms (dried or fresh)
 1½ pounds medium asparagus, ends trimmed
 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
 Salt and pepper (to taste)
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prep a parchment lined baking sheet and place the two puff pastry
sheets on the baking sheet, overlapping them just an inch in order to connect them. Using a sharp
knife, lightly score the pastry dough 1 inch in from the edges all around to mark a rectangle. Then, us-
ing a fork, pierce the dough all around in the center, not the edges. Bake the pastry dough until golden,
for about 15 minutes.
2. Remove the pastry shell from the oven, let it sit for a minute or two and then spread on the honey
Dijon mustard with balsamic vinegar and then sprinkle on
the Gruyere cheese.
3. Trim the bottoms of the asparagus spears to fit crosswise
inside the tart shell. Arrange them in a single layer over the
Gruyere cheese, alternating ends and tips. Brush with olive
oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until the spears
are tender, for about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven
and let cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve with balsamic
glaze.
Jill Wanchisn, MS, RD, CD
Managing Director
Clinical Training, Outreach and
Research Centers
Continuing Lecturer
Department of Nutrition Science
Purdue University
Lyles-Porter, 1144E

8. Blood profile results will be available for
pickup beginning on May 6th, 2016!
BLOOD PROFILE

10. Ismail Center Hypertension Program
What is high blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out
blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it can damage the body in many ways.
 "Prehypertension" means you're likely to end up with HBP, unless you take steps to prevent it.
 If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease, HBP is defined as 130/80 mmHg or higher.
 High blood pressure normally has no symptoms
Diseases linked to high blood pressure:
 Heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, atrial fibrillation, and
coronary artery disease
What to do about your hypertension:
 Don't smoke cigarettes or use any tobacco products.
 Lose weight if you're overweight.
 Exercise regularly.
 Eat a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables and is low in fat.
 Limit your sodium, alcohol and caffeine intake.
 Try relaxation techniques or biofeedback.
The hypertension program at the Ismail Center is a comprehensive 12 week program designed to help
clients and their healthcare team reach and maintain their blood pressure goals.
The interdisciplinary program consists of exercise, nutrition and education. Dedicated students and
faculty from Health & Kinesiology, Nutrition Science and Pharmacy provide each client with a fitness,
dietary and medication assessment and consultation. Clients receive an individualized exercise and
dietary program to get them on their way to better blood pressure control.
Benefits
 Pre and post fitness assessment and consultation
 Nutritional assessment and consultation
 Medication assessment and consultation
 Personalized exercise program
 Minimum of four personal training sessions
 Tailored nutrition strategies and planning

11. On the next few pages you will find information regarding
what’s to come during the summer, including group x classes
and new interns!

12. Ismail Center will be
CLOSED on:
Memorial Day
Monday, May 30th
&
Independence Day
Monday, July 4th

13. Welcome Summer Interns
Name: Wanping Kelly Liu
Year: Senior
Home town: Taiwan
Major: Health & Fitness
Interests: I love fitness and practice judo as a sport.
Goals: To get the most experience in everything I do
and keep everything open minded.
Name: Matthew Jacinto
Year: Senior
Home town: Whiting, IN
Major: Public Health
Minor: OLS
Interests: I enjoy music, concerts, camping, road
trips, and binge watching TV series.
Goals: I hope to provide a great customer/client
experience for all members.

14. Welcome Summer Interns
Name: Alexandra Zhang
Year: Senior
Home town: Pleasanton, California
Major: Public Health
Interests: Crafting, shopping, and working out.
Goals: To provide necessary education and
resources in policy making to improve a
community’s well-being.
Name: Jordan Uyttebrouck
Year: Senior
Home town: Carmel, IN
Major: Public Heath & Psychology
Interests: Pinterest crafting, cooking, and working
out.
Goals: To expand my knowledge of health &
wellness, do well in my summer classes, and stay
organized.

15. Payment due prior to start of class. No cash payments will be accepted for group exercise
fees. Please make check payable to PURDUE UNIVERSITY or credit card payments
may be accepted. Check out the descriptions on the next page!
A.H. Ismail Center
Adult Group Fitness Summer 2016
Schedule
Yoga: June 6th—July 29th
SilverSneakers will remain open (no classes May 16th, 18, or 20th).
Cancer Wellness Program will start in August.
Group Exercise Fee - Member $40.00/8 Week Session
Non-Member $60.00/8 Week Session
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
SilverSneakers
9:00am-9:50am
10:00am-10:50am
Tim
SilverSneakers
9:00am-9:50am
10:00am-10:50am
Tim
SilverSneakers
9:00am-9:50am
10:00am-10:50am
Tim
Yoga
11:10am-11:50am
12:10pm-12:50pm
Caleb
Yoga
11:10am-11:50am
12:10pm-12:50pm
Caleb
Yoga
11:10am-11:50am
12:10pm-12:50pm
Caleb

16. Let’s Kick it up
Yoga
This class combines the fundamental principle sequence of postures that are synchro-
nized with the breath, aiding in the relaxation and purification of the body leading to
improved flexibility, joint mobility, and balance. [All Levels]
Silver Sneakers
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase
muscular strength, range of movement and activities of daily living. Hand-held
weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a Silver Sneakers ball are offered for re-
sistance. A chair is for seated and/or standing support.
Aerobics
Add some variety to your workout with this cardio adventure that is guaranteed to
keep you moving. Cardio styles will vary based on the instructor. Enjoy step, kickbox-
ing, hi-lo aerobics, drills, circuits and more! [All Levels]
Cancer Wellness Program
This program is in partnership with the Lafayette YWCA and is offered to cancer sur-
vivors. This class emphasizes top of the line instruction of cardiorespiratory fitness,
strength, and flexibility training.
ALL OF OUR INSTRUCTIORS ARE EXCITED TO SEE NEW FACES, SO
HURRY IN TO JOIN A GROUP X CLASS!

17. Shanera Wilson
Senior in Public Health
Roneisha Watkins
Junior in Public Health
We’ve enjoyed bringing you all the monthly announcements!
Happy Summer! :)