Tag: health

Health Night Out – June 27 at 7:00pm

Dr. Kenneth Belkoff, DO

Don Jensen On Monday, June 27, the Health Night Out team will welcome Dr. Kenneth Belkoff, Urologist, and the President of Arizona Institute of Urology, to SaddleBrooke. The title of his presentation tonight is Urinary Incontinence: Staying Dry in the Desert and Other Urological Pearls. Incontinence affects 13 million Americans with 85% being women. With…

Health Fair needs volunteers

Immunizations are always a busy activity at the Health Fair.

Phyllis Ketring Planning is well underway for this year’s Health Fair. The invitation to screeners has been sent out. If you have a doctor, clinic or medical specialty that you would like to have included in the Health Fair, now is the time to recommend them. There is always a waiting list, but it is…

Try Tai Chi

Carol Emerson Tai Chi is a classical Chinese exercise of up to 108 rhythmical movements that benefit the heart, tone the muscles, improve balance and coordination, loosen the joints and bring the mind and body into harmony. It is one of the most recommended exercise methods for people as we age since it is not…

Breathe your way to a healthier heart

Susan Dawson-Cook Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has concluded that someone in the U.S. has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Talk about a frightening statistic. Many people turn to medication and exercise to reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke.…

Water aerobics classes

Water aerobics or aqua aerobics is a great combination of fun and exercise. The exercise involves various body movements in a rhythmic style, and certain kinds of dance steps, too. A standard session of water aerobics lasts for about 40 to 50 minutes. This workout program gradually increases from basic steps to high intensity exercises.…

2016 Health Fair

Volunteer Coordinator Sally Sample

Phyllis Ketring The nineteenth annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday morning, October 15. The fair features 75 providers and screeners, over 1000 fairgoers and over 100 volunteers. It truly represents SaddleBrooke in action. Nineteen years ago, Dolores Robu, Chairperson of SaddleBrooke Health and Wellness, visited a Health Fair in Sun City and instantly…

2 Your Health: Lower back and leg pain

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…

2016 Health Fair announced

Phyllis Ketring The 2016 Health Fair will take place October 15, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at SaddleBrooke One. Volunteer Coordinator is Sally Sample. Contact Sally Sample at [email protected] to add your name to the list of willing volunteers who are essential to the fair’s success. You will be contacted later this year with…

Stroke/Neuro Support Group to meet May 20

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 lunch will be on Friday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the Preserve…