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…
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Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Oncologist at Breast Cancer Discussion Group
Rayma Scalzo Have you been recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer? If so, we would love to have you participate in our Breast Cancer Discussion Group. We also invite all of you who have had breast cancer to come as your experience can be helpful to those just beginning the journey. Plus, you might learn some…
Generals, February 2017
Learn about compounding medications, supplements and probiotics February 15
Susan White Kare Bears would like to invite you to hear Key Lam, Pharm D, of Key Health Pharmacy and Compounding, at the Kare Bears monthly presentation on Wednesday, February 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. What is compounded medication? It is really going back to the old times when a pharmacist…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Yoga holiday party
The holidays were celebrated by the Hatha Yoga group at a party on December 2 at the home of Mary Simmons. Photo by Donna Gray
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Kare Bears Health and Wellness annual Health Fair Saturday, February 11, 2017
Susan White As part of Kare Bears Health and Wellness programs, we are happy to invite you to the annual Health Fair on Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. until noon in the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. The Health Fair will consist of approximately 55 professional doctors, dentists, chiropractors, orthopedic specialists and health service specialists.…
Features, January 2017
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
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…
Features, December 2016
2 Your Health: Arizona Orthopedic – goal setting for success
Trent Brooke PT, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Do you wonder where you will be in five years? Have you thought about your main objective in life? What is it you want to achieve by the end of every day? Successes in various aspects of our life are often driven by the goals we establish.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Water fitness class celebrates Halloween
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.…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
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…