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Health Screenings and Wellness Programs |
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These programs are offered at no charge on behalf of employers, Area Agencies on Aging, assisted living facilities, and organizations serving special needs groups. Participants can “Converse with a Nurse” and discuss their healthcare needs at regularly scheduled blood pressure and blood glucose screenings. Also offered are upbeat wellness programs on topics of interest to residents, such as preventing infections, controlling diabetes, aging and memory loss. In addition, we offer flu shot programs, medication reviews, and safety screenings. These services are provided in the areas where we have existing locations. |
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A Matter of Balance: Falls are the most common form of nonfatal injuries in the senior population, resulting in hip and other fractures and head injuries. More than 33% of adults over 65 have fallen in the last year, but these falls are preventable. This program, a nationally-acclaimed 8-week educational program, teaches important tips that can reduce the risk of falls and fear of falling and also increase activity levels among older adults. Participants indicate significant improvements in fall management, level of exercise, and social limitations with regard to concern about falling. Our staff members are certified Matter of Balance trainers. The program was developed by The Roybal Center for the Enhancement of Late-Life Function at Boston University with a grant from the National Insitute on Aging.
Controlling your Diabetes: Learn the difference between Type I and Type II diabetes; learn to take charge of your diabetes and prevent many of the potentially serious complications.
Senior Moment or Something Else?: We have all had moments of forgetfulness. Learn when to take these symptoms seriously and see the doctor, what the causes of cognitive changes might be and what current research is discovering. |
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