- Target:
- South West Lee County
- Region:
- United States of America
We are an aging population is S. Lee County,with more than 20% of our residents over 65. These numbers are increasing rapidly,too .Many of that age group, as well as those much younger, have undergone surgery to replace aging joints, or been injured in sports or accidents. Rehabilitation of major joint surgeries is greatly enhanced by warm water therapy, as it shortens rehabilitation time and reduces the need for pain medication. These therapy pools are deep water,indoor, heated to at least 90 degrees. Easy access for those with limited mobility is a must, with plenty of safety features from parking to changing room to pool. It has been proven that people with Parkinson's disease, arthritis, body injuries(auto,sports, Falls,etc.), Lyme disease. Ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, brain tumors, Alzheimer's dementia,etc can all benefit. Low impact exercise, safe and easy in such a pool, can increase lifespan and quality of life, reduce heart disease and stroke, and increase independence.The ozone layer is thinning and skin cancer is on the rise, making an indoor pool safe and useable throughout the year.
We, the undersigned request the County of Lee to install an indoor salt-chlorinator therapy pool as soon as possible in our area, open to the public 7 days per week with safety features for thoses of us with limited mobility.
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