Tag: health

2 Your Health – February 2015

The discovery of penicillin was an early example of ground breaking medical advancements, changing the course of modern medicine.

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…

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…

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…

My story: From Riding a Harley Davidson to a Catrick

Mary Fuchs riding her Catrike!

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…

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…

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…

Medicare open enrollment ends December 7, 2014

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…

December 3 – health seminar

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…