Mary Fuchs Ataxia is not who I am, it is what I have. I was diagnosed with Hereditary Friedreich’s Ataxia (FRDA) in August 1998. But that is not where my story begins. My life before Ataxia: I was born in a small Michigan German farming community in 1949, was the third of four children, had…
We are pleased to welcome the SLFD and SL Posse to learn what these courageous people who serve the community do for us. Bring your questions about strategies we as people with hearing loss can use to be safe in our homes. If you have concerns about hearing smoke alarms or making a 911 call…
When: January 21 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Where: Navajo Room – third floor of SunBird Golf Resort The SunBird Golf Resort is at 6250 S. SunBird. Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85249, located off Riggs Road between Cooper and McQueen; turn in on Championship Dr. Health Education Seminars are held in the SunBird Golf Resort on the third Wednesday of…
Before December 7, 2014 find out what your options are if you wish to change your health insurance plan or drug plan for 2015. If your drugs have changed, or if your provider has changed their formularies, our dedicated volunteer counselors specially trained by the Area Agency on Aging’s Benefits Assistance Program are available to…
The purpose of the seminars is to give the community information on old and new ways of staying energetic and healthy. We are not trying to sell you anything or sign you up for anything. A donation of $5 will be appreciated. These are held in the Navajo Room on the third floor of the…
Susan Reynhout Would you like to feel better, healthier? Would you like to become a healthier person? Want to lose weight? Need some support in that process? We have the group for you. Come and join us! Fit and Fun is an informal, positive group for those who are ready to make lifestyle changes. We…
Paullene Caraher will continue to sponsor these Health Seminars in November. They will be held on the first Wednesday of the month in the afternoon from 1:00-2:30 or 3:00 p.m. The evening second Friday of the month seminar from 7:00-8:30 or 9:00 p.m. will be discontinued. The purpose of the seminars is to give the…
Michele Michaels, Hard of Hearing Specialist, ACDHH At some point in our lives we are going to end up in the hospital or a skilled nursing facility. People with hearing loss will, without question, encounter communication challenges while there. Michele will recount her own experiences in this realm and share the various types of services…
A celebration of Life will be held at the home of Sandra Iosue, 8922 East Minnesota Ave., Sun Lakes, AZ. The date is Thursday, November 6 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The purpose of the luncheon is to celebrate the lives of Post, Auxiliary and community members who have survived cancer, men and women. Iosue is…
Are you confused? Dedicated volunteer counselors, specially trained by the Arizona Area Agency ‘s Benefits Assistance Program, are available to help you understand the changes coming. Medicare Open Enrollment, October 15 through December 7, is the time for changing, enrolling/disenrolling in Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Health Plans for 2015. Despite the introduction of medicare,…