Tag: health

Are you still fired up to walk?

Sue Schwartz This is Sue again, checking in to see how your walking is going. By now I hope you’ve had the chance to walk one or two times and can easily fit it into your daily walking routine. You do have a daily walk, don’t you? If you don’t, it’s okay. I understand, I…

Free health fair clinic Nov. 12

Where: Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 East Riggs Road When: Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m.-noon Have the following health items checked: Eyesight screening by Lions Vision Center Hearing tests by Zounds Hearing Aids Flu shots to be administered by S.L. Walgreens Drug* Dermatologist by Center for Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Mental health information…

2 Your Health: Advanced Laser and Eye Center

Dr. Kianoush Kian M.D. is pleased to announce our new and expanded hours in our Sun Lakes Office. We are excited to be able to offer services five days a week to our Advanced Laser and Eye Family, and welcoming new patients to our practice. New office hours: 8:30-5:30 Monday-Friday Please call for an appointment…

Caregiving at the holidays program at SLUMC

Finding joy and meaning while caring for an individual with dementia is difficult, especially during the holiday season. Learn tips and tools from DementiaWise and the Alzheimer’s Association at a free workshop on November 3 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Facilitator Mark Young, MPA, has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association for…

Low Vision Support Group

The Low Vision Support Group will meet again on Wednesday morning, October 12, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the first floor Card Room of the Renaissance retirement community. If you are dealing with partial or total blindness, we invite you to join us for information, support and friends who share your journey. For more information you…

2 Your Health: Understanding a breast cancer diagnosis

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering…

Fit and Fun Group

Susan Reynhout Fit and Fun is a positive health and wellness group learning to embrace a healthy lifestyle! We share what works and what doesn’t. Receive information about health issues we all face. We are taking charge of our own health, lives and attitudes together. It works because we are a great support for one…

Nov. 3 program addresses caregivers during the holidays

Finding joy and meaning while caring for an individual with dementia is difficult, especially during the holiday season. Learn tips and tools from DementiaWise and the Alzheimer’s Association at a free workshop on November 3 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. Facilitator Mark Young, MPA, has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association for…

Water Aerobics at Cottonwood

Karen Hall The weather here is slowly changing. Some of us Water Belles/Water Buoys do come to the pool around 6:00 a.m. just to get more exercise and the sun hasn’t totally come up yet! We still will be having our Monday through Friday class time from 7:00-8:00 a.m. For any additional information regarding our…