Health and Wellness Classes - Winter/Spring 2010
Free Blood Pressure Screenings once a month.
"Why is Vitamin D Important"
January 17, 2010 at 9:40am
Led by Neil Binkley, M.D. Associate Professor Sections of Geriatrics & Endocrinology University of WI School of Medicine & Public Health
Vitamin D deficiency is extremely common due to our lifestyle of sun avoidance and near absence of this vitamin in food. Inadequate vitamin D status increases the risk for osteoporosis, falls and fractures. More recently vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increase risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and multiple other chronic conditions. A daily intake greater than the currently recommended 400 IU is needed to assure vitamin D adequacy.
"End of Life Questions"
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 9:40am
Led by Galen Hasler, M.D. Medical Director, HospiceCareinc., Specialist in Palliative care and Hospice Medicine after practicing Medical Oncology for 30 years
A member of Christ Presbyterian Church, Dr. Hasler will take this time to emphasize the importance of having a signed personal Power of Attorney for Health Care document and will also explore your questions regarding end of life choices such as; artificial nutrition or hydration, kidney dialysis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, using a respirator if you are unable to breathe on your own and pain control. There will be Power of Attorney for Health Care forms available to complete at home and to discuss with your private physician and family.
"Taking Care of Your Teeth From Birth to Infinity
The Effects of Medication & Diet"
March 14, 2010 at 9:40am
Led by Rosemary Jones, DDS, Covenant member
We will discuss how dental disease happens, how to prevent it, and how to adjust your diet and deal with the effects in your mouth of medications that many of us are taking. Specifically we will describe the process of caries and periodontal disease and how diet and medication impact both of these.
"Stepping On Falls Program" 7 Week Series
Thursday afternoons April 8 - May 2 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm,
Cost $35
Registration Deadline: March 1
Led by Ruth Meyer, Physical Therapist
A fun and interactive evidence-based 7 week falls prevention program focusing on how strength and balancing exercises, medication management, home safety, footwear, vision, and mobility are important in preventing falls. This program will include a 1 month follow-up phone call followed by a 3 month booster class session. Please register with Mary Ircink at 233-6297 x22.
For more information on Health & Wellness Programs or if you would be interested in presenting a topic, please contact Mary Ircink, Parish Nurse at 233-6297 x22.