AZOPT Team Like back pain, shoulder pain can be caused by many things — stress, exercise (or the lack thereof), working in the same position for a long period of time. But if you have chronic shoulder pain and stiffness, as well as limited movement in your shoulder joint especially over a longer period of…
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Generals, June 2017
Kare Bears’ Korner
Kare Bears needs you! Rayma Scalzo As the summer draws near and many of the snowbirds get ready to leave, Kare Bears finds the need for Unit Coordinators. Life does not stop during the summer at PebbleCreek and many of us find ourselves in need of a little help from a friend during the long…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Podiatry Care – What a treat to learn about feet!
Rayma Scalzo Dr. Marie Paul, DPM, will be speaking at our next Alzheimer’s/Dementia Discussion Group on Saturday, June 17 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. She is a mobile Podiatrist who operates through her office in Surprise. She visits patients in memory care communities, group homes and skilled nursing facilities. Dr. Paul is very compassionate and…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Tai Chi essentials
Tai Chi Essentials class led by Charles Gill. Classes meet Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 8:00 a.m. at the Tuscany Falls Fitness Studios.
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Zumba Ladies monthly lunch
Pat Jensen PebbleCreek offers Zumba classes six days a week. Since we get such great workouts, we decided we could afford to go out for lunch once a month. This month 29 members went to Mimi’s Cafe and enjoyed a delicious lunch. We also played a great get to know each other game that had…
Features, May 2017
2 Your Health: Common misconceptions about physical therapy
Brooke Smith, DPT There are many common misperceptions about what physical therapy entails. Let’s discuss a few common misperceptions and explain how physical therapy can help you get back to the activities you love, without pain! Myth: Physical therapy is the same as receiving a massage While physical therapy utilizes soft tissue mobilization similar to…
Generals, May 2017
Kare Bears’ Korner
Mini mental and hearing testing – Friday, May 5 Sue White Kare Bears is pleased to be offering confidential mini mental testing by Surprise Memory Care and Hearing Testing by Ascent Audiology. This event will be held on Friday, May 5 from 8:00 a.m. until noon in the Milan Room at Tuscany Falls. Many times…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Neurologist to speak at Alzheimer’s Dementia meeting
Rayma Scalzo We are so excited to have Dr. Edward Zamrini, Director of Neurology at the Cleo Roberts Research Clinic at Banner Sun Health Research Institute, as our April 15 speaker. His topic: Good News in Alzheimer’s Research. He will share information on the current treatment, prevention and risk factors. He is a wonderful and…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
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, April 2017
Fourth annual Aerial Yoga outing
Timberlee Tamraz Grove On February 21, eleven brave yogis ventured to the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale to take an Aerial yoga class. The class is fun and challenging. One must use their upper body strength to pull up on the silks and practice the aerial version of the asanas that we are comfortable with from…