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SeniorAdvantage Calendar;
FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (register online)
Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10 – 11 a.m.
Room 3101, Third Floor
Designed for adults age 55+ who want to improve their muscular strength, flexibility and coordination.
- Medication Checks (register online)
Tuesday, February 7, 10 – 11 a.m.
Classrooms 1 & 2, Second Floor
Bring your current prescriptions and over-the-counter medications and meet one-on-one with a member of the Pharmacy Department at Mountain Vista.
- Information About PSAs (register online)
Wednesday, Feb. 8, noon – 1 p.m.
Presented by: James Cord, M.D.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
One of the most common cancers among American men is prostate cancer. During this interactive presentation, Dr. Cord will discuss the PSA (prostate specific antigen) screening, information about results, and the most current guidelines.
Lunch Provided
- Diabetes Support Group (register online)
Monday, February 13, 3 – 4 p.m.
Classrooms 1 & 2, Second Floor
Facilitated by: Geneva Dorsey
Are you one of the 23 million Americans with diabetes? Join us each month for a support group where members will share challenges, success stories and helpful information.
- Caregiver Support Group (register online)
Wednesday, February 15, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Facilitated by: Evelyn Sanchez, Ph.D.
Taking care of a loved one can be challenging. Join Dr. Sanchez as she facilitates this support group, designed to focus on the challenges and successes for caregivers, along with helpful information.
- Stroke Support Group (register online)
Tuesday, February 21, 3 – 4 p.m.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Facilitated by: James Prohaska, RN
This new support group is facilitated by James Prohaska, RN. This support group focuses on the challenges and successes of stroke patients and their loved ones. Members will also share helpful information and resources.
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) – Are You at Risk? (register online)
Thursday, February 23, noon – 1 p.m.
Presented by: Hursh Naik, M.D.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
PAD affects 8 million Americans and becomes more common as we age. Are you at risk? Dr. Naik discusses PAD, available treatment options and ways to decrease your risk.
Lunch Provided
- Brownies N’ Bingo (register online)
Friday, February 24, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Enjoy delicious brownies while you join us for a game of bingo. RSVPs requested – please call 1-877-924-WELL (9355).
- Diabetes and Your Feet (register online)
Wednesday, February 29, noon – 1 p.m.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Presented by: Glen Robison, D.P.M.
If you are living with diabetes, foot care is important. Dr. Robison will discuss how diabetes affects your feet, symptoms that may need medical attention and tips to help you keep your feet healthy.
Lunch Provided
MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- Glaucoma & Macular Degeneration (register online)
Thursday, March 1, noon – 1 p.m.
Presented by: Aasim Kamal, M.D.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Join Dr. Kamal as he discusses two of the most common eye diseases affecting people over the age of 50. He will give a brief overview of glaucoma and macular degeneration, as well as discuss the signs and symptoms, screenings and treatments available today for each of these conditions.
Lunch Provided
- Medication Checks (register online)
Tuesday, March 6, 10 – 11 a.m.
Classrooms 1 & 2, Second Floor
Bring your current prescriptions and over-the-counter medications and meet one-on-one with a member of the Pharmacy Department at Mountain Vista.
- Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (register online)
Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10 – 11 a.m.
Room 3101, Third Floor
Designed for adults age 55+ who want to improve their muscular strength, flexibility and coordination.
- Diabetes Support Group (register online)
Monday, March 12, 3 – 4 p.m.
Classrooms 1 & 2, Second Floor
Facilitated by: Geneva Dorsey
Are you one of the 23 million Americans with diabetes? Join us each month for a support group where members share challenges, success stories and helpful information.
- Caregiver Support Group (register online)
Wednesday, March 14, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Facilitated by: Evelyn Sanchez, Ph.D.
Taking care of a loved one can be challenging. Join Dr. Sanchez as she facilitates this support group, designed to focus on the challenges and successes for caregivers, along with helpful information.
- COPD 101 (register online)
Thursday, March 15, noon – 1 p.m.
Presented by: Farid Gheblah, M.D.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Join Dr. Gheblah as he discusses COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for COPD.
Lunch Provided
- Clovers and Pokeno (register online)
Friday, March 16, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Bring your four-leaf clovers and a friend (55+) for a fun-filled afternoon of bingo and refreshments. Please RSVP to 1-877-924-WELL (9355).
- Stroke Support Group (register online)
Tuesday, March 20, 3 – 4 p.m.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Facilitated by: James Prohaska, RN
This new support group is facilitated by James Prohaska, RN. This support group focuses on the challenges and successes of stroke patients and their loved ones. Members will also share helpful information and resources.
- Neurological Emergencies for Seniors (register online)
Wednesday, March 28, noon – 1 p.m.
Presented by: James Prohaska, RN
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
James Prohaska, RN, will discuss symptoms, treatment options and possible causes for neurological emergencies that affect seniors. He will share some useful information about how to recognize these symptoms in yourself and others and when to seek medical attention.
Lunch Provided
APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- Stroke Support Group (register online)
Tuesday, April 3, 3 – 4 p.m.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Facilitated by: James Prohaska, RN
This new support group is facilitated by James Prohaska, RN. This support group focuses on the challenges and successes of stroke patients and their loved ones. Members will also share helpful information and resources.
- Fall Prevention for Seniors (register online)
Wednesday, April 4, noon – 1 p.m.
Presented by: James Prohaska, RN
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
The risk of falling increases with age and is greater for women than for men. However, there are some simple, yet important things to do to prevent or minimize the risk of falling. James Prohaska, RN, will offer tips and also answer questions during this interactive discussion.
Lunch Provided
- Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (register online)
Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10 – 11 a.m.
Room 3101, Third Floor
Designed for adults age 55+ who want to improve their muscular strength, flexibility and coordination.
- Medication Checks (register online)
Tuesday, April 10, 10 – 11 a.m.
Classrooms 1 & 2, Second Floor
Bring your current prescriptions and over-the-counter medications and meet one-on-one with a member of the Pharmacy Department at Mountain Vista.
- Caregiver Support Group (register online)
Wednesday, April 11, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Facilitated by: Evelyn Sanchez, Ph.D.
Taking care of a loved one can be challenging. Join Dr. Sanchez as she facilitates this support group, designed to focus on the challenges and successes for caregivers, along with helpful information.
- How Your Diet Affects Your Feet (register online)
Thursday, April 12, noon – 1 p.m.
Presented by: Glen Robison, D.P.M.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
We normally don’t think about our feet when we eat. But our diet affects them as with any part of our body. Join Dr. Robison to learn how diet affects foot health during this discussion.
Lunch Provided
- Diabetes Support Group (register online)
Monday, April 16, 3 – 4 p.m.
Classrooms 1 & 2, Second Floor
Facilitated by: Geneva Dorsey
Are you one of the 23 million Americans with diabetes? Join us each month for a support group where members will share challenges, success stories and helpful information.
- Heart Attacks – What You Need to Know (register online)
Wednesday, April 18, noon – 1 p.m.
Presented by: Himanshu Shukla, M.D.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
What is a heart attack? What causes them? How can you decrease your risk? Dr. Shukla will answer these questions and more - including the newest screenings and guidelines to maintain a healthy heart.
Lunch Provided
- Spring Fling Ice Cream Social (register online)
Friday, April 20, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Classrooms 3 & 4, Second Floor
Ice cream with all the toppings – what a wonderful way to welcome the spring season. Enjoy some bingo and bring a friend (55+). RSVPs requested - call 1-877-924-WELL (9355).
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