Tag: health

2 Your Health: Arizona Orthopedic

Celeste Delap, DPT Parkinson’s disease is an incurable, progressive disorder of the nervous system that gradually affects movement. In our west valley many people know someone who is affected by Parkinson’s disease. Yet I am often surprised by how many people are not familiar with the LSVT BIG and LOUD program, specifically how this program…

Fun with Zumba

Diane Passafiume “Girls just want to have fun.” Yes, Zumba class is not only fun, but it’s a great workout. You get to dance to some Latin inspired music while working on your cardio, burning calories and toning your body. Pictured are several of the ladies getting ready for class. Why the coin skirts? Are…

Water fitness class celebrates Halloween

The Water Fitness class celebrated Halloween by dressing in waterproof masks and hats.

Sue White The 10:00 a.m. Water Fitness class, led by Sue White, celebrated Halloween by dressing in waterproof masks and hats. A fun day was planned with challenging games of bicycle built for two rides, seated chair challenges and many other games along with some Halloween music. This class uses water weights and aqua bars.…

Handling Grief Before Loss – Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Group

Rayma Scalzo Our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group will have a special presentation on Handling Grief Before Loss at the November 19 meeting. The meeting time is 9:30 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Michelle Toft, MSW, Ed.M., the Director of Memory Care for Cypress HomeCare Solutions. Families and care partners of people with dementia experience loss…

Alcohol and the older person

Alcohol can have a greater effect on our bodies as we get older. About a third of older people develop alcohol problems, for the first time, in later life. As people get older their bodies change. Alcohol is broken down more slowly, and they become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol. Therefore, if people…