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.…
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Features, July 2016
2 Your Health: Ask the therapist: heat or ice?
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
Easy Ways to Keep Your Pet Happy and Healthy
(Family Features) For many people, pets are a part of the family. From checking out dog kennel prices, for example, buying grooming equipment to supplying food and water, a lot goes into looking after a pet. Owning a pet is a rewarding experience, but also an important responsibility. Fortunately, there are preventative measures that can…
Generals, June 2016
UBS Blood Drive – June 14th
Sue White As part of Kare Bears Health and Wellness effort, we are pleased to be offering a Blood Drive open to all residents on Tuesday, June 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Palm Room at Eagle’s Nest. The sign-up sheet is at the Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse across from the Pro Shop.…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Get to your core with Pilates
Ruth Clark You’ve heard the term Pilates but maybe you are not sure what it is. Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early twentieth century by Joseph Pilates and is practiced today world-wide by millions. The main focus of Pilates is strength, balance and breathing with a focus on the core body…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Activities for Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients
Rayma Scalzo If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, you are invited to attend our Caregiver Discussion Group on Saturday, June 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This month we are happy that Jerilyn Poulin, a trained Activity Director specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia, will speak about different activities you can do with…
June 2016
And the WellBeats goes on…
Melissa Kallett Don’t let the summer temps become your excuse not to exercise because the WellBeats virtual exercise classes are held indoors at the Tuscany Falls Fitness Studios. If you can use an ATM machine, you can use the WellBeats kiosk and take any of a number of fitness class options—from Zumba to Yoga to…
Features, June 2016
Stop back pain now
Tyler Guymon, DPT Back pain is a major problem for many people. It can come in different ways – as a small, nagging injury, or worse, a debilitating condition. Regardless of its severity, back pain is a nuisance that affects our lives and our daily function. Everyone will deal with their pain differently, but the…
Features, June 2016
2 Your Health: New local business fights atrophy of aging
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, May 2016
Pain management for those having Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Rayma Scalzo Key Lam, Pharm D, and owner of Key Health Pharmacy, will be presenting at the May 21 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Discussion Group meeting. He will speak about pain management. When a person with dementia is in pain, it may not be immediately obvious as they are limited in their ability to express where the…