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* The Auxiliary of The Atlas Senior Center / The Department of Family Support Services |
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PLEASE KNOW
Listen to
Richard Pegue
"Dr Dusty"
Saturdays
12
Midnight to Sundays 6 in the morning
WKKC 89.3 fm
or
Online at
thebestmusicof
yourlife.com |
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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 |
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NURSE (WEEKLY)
Marcia Murphy, MS, APN/CNP
Tuesdays, 8:30am - 12:30pm
(no nurse on March 31, 2009) |
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DIETITIAN (MONTHLY)
Kristin Gustashaw, MS, RD, LDN
Second Friday of each month: 8:30am - 11:30am
January 9
February 13
March 13
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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