She Learned Volleyball in Her 50s and Is Still “Playin’ With Altitude”
October 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller This Athlete of the Month story is brought to you by Uber, a proud supporter of the Senior Games community. Click here for a special discount on your next Uber ride. Madelon Eichhorn, 78 Broomfield, Colorado Volleyball, Basketball The Colorado Playin’ With Altitude Volleyball
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Better Balance: A Workout for Your Body — and Your Brain
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being When was the last time you specifically trained your balance? If you’re like many of us, the answer may be, “I don’t really know.” We exercise to build strength, improve endurance, stay flexible and keep moving — but balance is often left off the workout
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Redemption in the Water
September 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller Nicholas Delgado, 55 Upland, California Swimming Swimmer Nicholas Delgado surprised himself by making a big splash in his first National Senior Games last summer, reeling in two gold and two bronze medals in the 50-54 age group. He could not have imagined even standing
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Stay Safe in the Heat: Preventing & Recognizing Heat-Related Illnesses
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being Recently, many of us have experienced the effects of extreme heat. Average temperatures across the United States have been rising, and heat waves are becoming more frequent and lasting longer. These environmental changes affect everyone’s quality of life and can significantly impact the health and
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Turning Fear into Basketball Gold
August 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller This Athlete of the Month story is brought to you by Uber, a proud supporter of the Senior Games community. Click here for a special discount on your next Uber ride. Kari Torkelson, 56 Grand Forks, North Dakota Basketball Shooting Skills Kari Torkelson has
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The Recipe for Protecting Brain Health
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being Society tells us that cognitive decline is a given as we age. Science is showing otherwise. Like all older adults, Senior Games athletes want to remain independent as long as possible. Taking care of your mental well-being and brain health will help you do that,
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Reggie Howze Reinvents Himself after Midlife “Eye Opener”
July 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller This Athlete of the Month story is brought to you by Uber, a proud supporter of the Senior Games community. Click here for a special discount on your next Uber ride. Reggie Howze, 81 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Power Walk If you don’t believe you are
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Men’s Self-Care: A Key to Longevity and Active Aging
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being People are living longer than ever before, yet men continue to have shorter lifespans than women. On average, women live five years longer than men. Men have higher death rates from heart disease, certain cancers and suicide. Multiple factors contribute to differences in life expectancy.
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A Costume Contest, a Paddle and Table Tennis Across Continents
June 2026 Athlete of the Month By Del Moon, NSGA Storyteller This Athlete of the Month story is brought to you by Uber, a proud supporter of the Senior Games community. Click here for a special discount on your next Uber ride. Sylvana Airan, 72 Lincoln, Nebraska Table Tennis When Sylvana Airan was growing up
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Ways to Advocate for Your Health
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being May is Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” is a reminder to take charge of your health. Older adults are living longer than ever; however, the number of healthy years lived has not kept pace. Actively “championing” your health by advocating
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