Don Jensen Confused and Overwhelmed? Medicare Seminar will be presented October 18 with Speaker Gary Anderson, Medicare Insurance Educator. Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans), and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can you know the…
Nan Nasser Save the date and plan to attend a special presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association entitled Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease. Family and friends are welcome to join us on Tuesday, December 6, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 14240 N. Oracle Road…
Liz Boyd Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next two lunches will be on Friday, September 16 at the home…
Susan Dawson-Cook Looking in mirrors is discouraged in yoga classes. In fact, most yoga studios have only walls and windows so there’s no temptation to look. By relying on body cues instead of reflections, students tend to perform appropriate movements for their bodies and avoid imitating others. Studying your reflection isn’t always constructive. One self-critical…
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress 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…
Falls and the fear of falling Sandy Morse One of the primary goals of Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is helping our members maintain their independence so that they can stay in their homes for as long as possible. When we visit prospective members, we sometimes see potential hazards in their homes that could put their…
Joe Pinella Staying fit and healthy can be a real challenge these days. When you have been athletic all your life, getting back into peak condition is even harder, especially if you have any kind of pain or injury. I teach four different levels of fitness classes, all based on a healing/martial art called Qigong.…
The future of orthopedic medicine may lie in minimally-invasive healing treatments rather than surgical interventions. The field of stem cells and regenerative medicine is young and rapidly evolving. The next Health Night Out speaker will explain stem cell therapy and clarify some common media misperceptions. Dr. Jonathan Tait, Rejuv Medical Southwest, specializes in the field…
Phyllis Ketring The mini-seminars at last year’s Health Fair were very well received. Oro Valley Hospital has graciously arranged for new presenters this year. The presentations will be on the outdoor patio near the clubhouse. This year’s topics are Sports Injuries and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). The doctors will stay for more discussion at the…
Phyllis Ketring The annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair is approaching on Saturday, October 15, 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the HOA 1 clubhouse. A new feature this year will be an Information Center. The center will be identified by the blue sign at the hostess station in front of the Vistas Dining Room. There you will…