Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again present “Understanding the Journey of Dementia” by Dr. Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, Psych NP, FAAN. Dr Gallagher is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. She serves as the Director of the Dementia Program at Hospice of the Valley and has been featured as…
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Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Hearing seminar planned
Regina Milgroom Sherri will share her experiences of growing up deaf, learning American sign language, using hearing aids and getting a cochlear implant. She will talk about the impact her hearing loss has had on her ability to lead a state agency and how the ACDHH works for consumers. Bring your questions and concerns for…
Features, February 2015
2 Your Health – February 2015
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…
Generals, February 2015
CPR class on February 28 at SLUMC
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will hold their annual CPR class on Saturday, February 28 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in Lindsay Hall. The fee is $20. Please register by calling 480-895-8766. Space is limited.
Generals, February 2015
Medicare, Medicaid and related health benefit info
Neil I. Tamber Come and get personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers provided by volunteer counselors especially trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information about original Medicare, Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO’s, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Health Education seminar: Healing with essential oils
When: February 18 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Where: Navajo Room on the third floor of SunBird Golf Resort The SunBird Golf Resort is located at 6250 S. SunBird Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85249, located off Riggs Road between Cooper and McQueen; turn in on Championship Dr. Presenter: Shelley Zaverella Health Education Seminars are held in the SunBird…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Presentation on Cochlear Implants at next HLAA meeting
Regina Milgroom With today’s advancements in technology, an increasing number of people with significant hearing loss are enjoying restored hearing with cochlear implants. Sarah Hargest will discuss what cochlear implants are, who may benefit from using a CI and aural rehabilitation that everyone can do to help meet expectations for living with hearing aids or…
February 2015
My story: From Riding a Harley Davidson to a Catrick
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…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
Hearing loss program planned
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…
Generals, January 2015
Health education seminar
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…