Tag: health

Breast Cancer Discussion Group notice

Rayma Scalzo We are pleased to have Dr. Rich Shildt, Oncologist, attend our April 27 meeting at the Tuscany Falls Clubhouse. This is a great opportunity to ask questions if you have been recently diagnosed, are currently undergoing treatment or are a long time breast cancer survivor. One of the challenges our group faces is…

2 Your Health: The importance of sleep

Trent Brooke Do you feel tired or fatigued throughout the day? Are you often irritable? Do you have trouble focusing? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you may not be getting enough sleep. In today’s fast paced society, often times we put getting the proper amount of sleep on the…

Kare Bears’ Korner

Left to right: Look (Laurie Overson), Listen (Bill Priebe) and Notify (Judy Ayers)

If you don’t inform… we can’t perform On February 22 Rayma Scalzo, Founder and first vice president of Kare Bears, held a training session for Coordinators and Office Staff volunteers. There were over 100 volunteers in attendance. Kare Bears is constantly changing and it is important for all of us to know what is going…

2 Your Health: AZOPT Physical Therapy

JD Fields, DPT As physical therapists we utilize an individualized mixture of manual therapy and exercise to treat and get you moving better. Throughout the day I am often asked why I may perform a certain technique or why the patient has to complete specific exercises. While the long answer is complex and different for…

Zumba ladies hold Valentine luncheon

Diane Passafiume Valentine’s Day was celebrated by the Sweethearts of Zumba at their monthly luncheon. Macaroni Grill provided the setting as well as a special menu for the occasion. The manager was very easy to work with and let us add several menu items that were not on the special menu. Everyone complimented the staff…

Thank you, Health Fair vendors

Hilary Coltman, Health and Wellness Chair for Kare Bears, coordinated the annual Health Fair held on Saturday, February 4!

The Kare Bears Board of Directors wishes to thank all of the following vendors for participating in our annual Health Fair on Saturday, February 4. Alzheimer’s Association, Ascent Audiology, Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Arizona Pro CPR, Banner Estrella Medical Center, Beatrice Keller Clinic, Benevilla, Cy Bassett, Déjà Vu Med Spa, Face First Facial and Body…

Kare Bears’ Korner

Left to right: Arlis Legler, the chair for distribution of the PebbleCreek Source Books, is pictured with volunteers Sherry Atwater and Laura Measles as they distribute Source Books to delivery volunteers.

Thank you, Source Book™ volunteers Sue White Kare Bears wishes to thank our PebbleCreek community volunteers for their assistance in the delivery of the 2017 Source Books. On a Sunday afternoon in January, veteran volunteers Rose Ann Cleland and Pam and Ted Wallace, put their team to work. In less than 30 minutes two stations were…

Zumba holiday luncheon

Diane Passafiume The weather outside wasn’t frightful, in fact it was quite delightful, and since there was no snow, it was off to Verrado we go. We always have a great turnout for our luncheons and this was no exception. We had a chance to reminisce about holidays past, share stories about children, grandchildren and…

2 Your Health: Keys to being active and staying active

Ryann Roberts, DPT Owner and Physical Therapist; Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AZOPT) Ahh, retirement the time to finally enjoy your hobbies! Golf, pickleball, tennis, arts and crafts PebbleCreek has them all. Some are active, some not. Regardless, you need to stay active to continue enjoying your retirement. People believe that after 60, elderly people become…

Speaker on patients’ rights at Feb. 18 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group

Rayma Scalzo We are pleased to have Darci Nakagawa, a nurse with Vital Wellness, speak at our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group meeting on Saturday, February 18. Darci has her Master’s in Education and has worked in hospice and home care. Her presentation will include an in-depth description of home health care services and benefits as…