Seminars
Calculate Calories and Meal Planning
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Talbert Medical Center
Speaker: Kathleen Rigol, Dietician
Join Dietician, Kathleen Rigol as she discusses meal planning and how many calories your body really needs daily. Included will be tips to meal planning and tantalizing you with some tasty recipes!
The Pitfalls of Polypharmacy
Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Facilitator: County of Orange, Health Care Agency
Preventative Health Care for the Aging (PHCA)
Speaker: Bill Liu, Pharmacist
Are you taking many prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, minerals and supplements? If you are, you are practicing POLYPHARMACY. While this may be necessary, what are the benefits and the risks of Polypharmacy? Pharmacist Bill Liu will be here to discuss this topic and provide you an hour of informative discussion.
Preventative Medicine for Seniors
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Facilitator: St. Joseph Hospital
Speaker: Dr. Tahany Habashy
Dr. Habashy will discuss the latest on preventive medicine for the active older adult. She will be on hand to answer questions as well.
Bone Density Screening
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Talbert Medical Center
Join Talbert Medical Group as they perform a Free Bone Density Screening for our seniors in the Lounge. Medical experts will be on hand to answer questions and explain results.
FITNESS AWARENESS WEEK
Monday, March 1 through Friday, March 5, 2010
An activity or special lecture is scheduled each day this week. Each day you attend gives you a higher chance to win prizes on the last day. All participants will be given a Passport to Fitness, which will be stamped at the end of each activity. The more stamps you receive, the more chances you have to win!
Assess Your Physical Fitness Level
Monday, March 1, 11:00 a.m.
Sponsored by City of Tustin Parks and Recreation Department
Find out about your current level of fitness by participating in Functional Fitness Assessments. We will be conducting tests on your lower and upper body strength and flexibility. You will be able to take home your results and on Friday, we will interpret them. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
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Natural Cholesterol Cures & Peripheral Neuropathy
Tuesday, March 2, 11:00 a.m.
Facilitator: WellnessStop Chiropractor Health Center
Speaker: Dr. Michael Corey, D.C.
Dr. Michael Corey will present current research on cholesterol and how you can live a healthier life by living the “100 year lifestyle”. He will also discuss getting relief from Peripheral Neu¬ropathy and resolving symptoms of cold, burning, tingling or pain in the arms, hands, legs and feet.
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Health Benefits of Maintaining an Active Lifestyle for Seniors
Wednesday, March 3, 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Facilitator: St. Joseph Hospital
Speaker: TBD
Join experts from St. Joseph Hospital on how to maintain a heal¬thy lifestyle. Learn healthy choices including diet, exercise and social engagement.
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Chair Exercise is for Everyone! Also, Your Assessment Results Reviewed
Thursday, March 4, 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: City of Tustin Parks and Recreation Department
Speaker: Marilyn Esposito
Join Marilyn as she takes you through an introductory chair ex¬ercise. Included will be some basic moves, proper techniques and fun music too! Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. After the class, she will interpret the results from Monday’s Physical Assessments.
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Exercise and Physical Activity: Why Are They Important For Healthy Aging?
Friday, March 5, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
RAFFLE PRIZES!
Facilitator: UCI Medical Center
Speaker: Dr. Shahira Khoury, UC Irvine Physiatrist
No matter how old you are, studies show that regular exercise and physical activity are important for healthy aging. Both can help you stay inde¬pendent, improve your health, reduce your risk for falls and the injuries caused by those falls, and help prevent or reduce the chances of disease and disability. Join Dr. Khoury as she discusses why exercise and physical activity are important to healthy aging and how older adults can get the exercise they need to stay healthy. In her lecture, Dr. Khoury will discuss the kinds of exercises that can produce long-term health benefits, how people with specific physical limitations can get the exercise they need, and how older adults can avoid injury when exercising. Dr. Khoury is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She specializes in helping older adults who have had injury or illness to their muscles, bones, joints and nerves. Her office is located at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange.
FITNESS WEEK RAFFLE PRIZES ON FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH AT 11:30 A.M.!!!
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