Diane Passafiume The first Zumba Girls Luncheon was held in September in our own Eagle’s Nest Restaurant. We had quite a good turnout despite the fact that many of the ladies are still traveling or not yet back from their summer residences. The lunch choices were many and varied and the addition of a salad…
Tag: health
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Exploring your Options for Care
Rayma Scalzo Our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group will have a special presentation on October 15 at 9:30 a.m. We will be having a panel presentation and discussion on Exploring your Options for Care. Presley Reader owns and operates ComForCare Home Care, which provides in-home caregiving services and is the host of Aging in Arizona, a…
Generals, October 2016
Kare Bears’ Korner
CPR/AED class October 21 Susan White Have you always wanted to learn CPR but never took the time? Well, here’s your opportunity to learn a lifesaving technique. The class will be held on Friday, October 21 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom, Room 1. The CPR/AED defibrillator and resuscitation class is…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Moisture management for Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients
Rayma Scalzo If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, you are invited to attend our discussion group on Saturday, September 17, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This month we are pleased to have Jolene Capparelle from Comfort Plus address the following issues: The common causes of incontinence What effect diet has on incontinence…
Features, September 2016
2 Your Health: Keeping your fluid levels up
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the PebbleCreek Post 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 changing…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Support during your journey with Breast Cancer
Rayma Scalzo Have you been recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer? If so, you may be frightened about your future and whether you will be okay. It can be overwhelming and often isolating. It is for these reasons that you might want to contact the Breast Cancer Group right here at PebbleCreek. Although we don’t meet…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Benefits of Physical Therapy for Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients
Rayma Scalzo If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, you are invited to attend our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group on Saturday, August 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. We are going to have a special presentation on the benefits of physical therapy for those having Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Our guest speaker will be…
Features, August 2016
2 Your Health: Should physical therapy hurt?
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the PebbleCreek Post 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 changing…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Brain healthy food for Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients
Rayma Scalzo If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, you are invited to attend our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group on Saturday, July 16 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kim Vitellaro-Rendler, BCHN, will be discussing brain healthy choices, supplements, foods that are easy to make into finger foods and tips on stimulating an appetite.…