79th Street Seniors

HEALTH TALK (Schedule Below) WELLNESS PROGRAM
A Wellness Program Pharmacist is available at Atlas Center one half-day each month. In addition to informative presentations and question and answer sessions on medications and health-related issues, the pharmacist is available by appointment for private, one-on-one consultations to address your concerns. Make an appointment for a "brown-bag" medication review (bring all of your medications in to thepharmacist for review in a brown paper bag), get help with timing your medications or bring in your lab results for discussion. PHARMACIST Erica Danos, PharmD, CGP First Thursday: 10:15am to 11:15am January 8 January 22 February 5 March 5, 2009

NURSE (WEEKLY) Marcia Murphy, MS, APN/CNP Tuesdays, 8:30am - 12:30pm (no nurse on March 31, 2009)

DIETITIAN (MONTHLY) Kristin Gustashaw, MS, RD, LDN Second Friday of each month: 8:30am - 11:30am January 9 February 13 March 13

HEALTH TALKS
JANUARY 2009 Nurse Talks Tuesday, January 20, 2009 10:00am - 11:00am Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes: Sugar is NOT so Sweet for the Body! Pre-diabetes and diabetes are common conditions as people age. Learn about who is likely to get diabetes, how you know you have diabetes, and how to reduce your risk. Common management for diabetes and the problems that result from this disease will be reviewed.

Dietitian Talks Friday, January 9, 2009 10:00am - 11:00am What You Need to Know About Eating and Diabetes! Controlling your blood glucose level is the best way to prevent or delay complications of diabetes. Meal planning and eating correctly are key to managing blood glucose. Come learn the basics of carbohydrate counting and meal planning.

Pharmacist Talks Thursday, January 8 & Thursday, January 22, 2009 10:15am - 11:15am Diabetes: How Can Sugars Affect You? Diabetes is currently becoming one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the U.S. Due to the epidemic of abesity, the disgnosis of children and young adults with Type 2 Diabetes is more commonplace. Controlling blood sugar through various medications is necessary to minimize complications from disbetes. Come and learn about the growing list of disbetes medications and how to incorporate a balance of medications to decrease the chances of diabetic complications.

FEBRUARY 2009 Nurse Talks Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:00am - 11:00am Tummy Talk! "Is your tummy bothering you again?" Could it be GERD? IBS?? or something else? Most of us, if not all, have experienced tummy trouble. Let's explore these symptoms and know when to see a doctor. Gastrointestinal problems can impact our quality of life. These include gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndroem, Chron's disease, colon cancer, and constipation.

Dietitian Talks Friday, February 13, 2009 10:00am - 11:00am Healthy Digestion. Bloated feeling, cramps, hearburn, gas, constipation, loost stool? Practicing good eating habits will help minimize these symptoms of gastrointestinal troubles. Come to this session to learn about maximizing beneficial eating strategies.

Pharmacist Talks Thursday, February 5, 2009 10:15am - 11:15am Keep On Moving! Tips to Prevent and Treat Constipation. "Regularity" is a common concern in seniors. Changes in diet, exercise and medications can all affect our intestinal tract. At this session, we will highlight common prescription medications that can contribute to constipation as well as review the safe use of laxatives (both prescription and over-the-counter) to treat temporary and chronic constipation.

MARCH 2009 Nurse Talks Tuesday, March 17, 2009 10:00am - 11:00am Managing the Health of Your Upper Extremities. There are a variety of problems of the shoulders, arms and hands, including neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and Raynaud's syndrome. These arise from different causes; thus, treatment modalities and management strategies vary. Let us join hands and arm ourselves with knowledge about these conditions affecting our upper extremities.

Dietitian Talks Friday, March 13, 2009 10:00am - 11:00am The ABC's of Weight Loss. Constantly fighting the battle of the bulge? Hit the weight loss plateau? Learn some fundamental strategies to keep your weight where you want it.

Pharmacist Talks Thursday, March 5, 2009 10:15am - 11:15am Understanding Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Asthma and Chronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are diseases of the lung airways. Common symptoms are wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Many older adults are affected by these lung conditions, which are a major cause of illness and death throughout the world. There is no cure for these conditions, but there are things that you can do to control or prevent the symptoms. This session will present an overview of asthma and COPD and discuss the common medications used to control them.