Health & Wellness
What
Is Enhance Wellness?
Enhance Wellness, a program of Senior Services, is
a proven wellness program especially designed for
older adults who want healthier lives. You, the participant,
develop a plan with Enhance Wellness professionals
to work on areas of your life that are important to
you.
Program eligibility and access: Enhance Wellness is
open to older adults with the ability to participate
and come to the Senior Center. Please see Scott or
call him (206)
268-6761.
1st
Four Thursdays of the month by appointment.
Foot care nurse Echo is here to provide her excellent
care. Please bring a towel with you to your appointment
and sign up at the upstairs reception desk. $20 for
members, $25 for non-members.
NEW:
There will be a $5.00 charge for cancelling less than
two days before your appointment.
3rd
& 4th Wed., 11AM - 1:00 PM
She is here to help you with your blood pressure checks,
insulin testing, wellness and questions. Come see
her this week! Drop-ins
only.
Friday
from 9AM-12 NOON
Need a doc? Come to our free clinic!
These residents and their supervising doctor will
take time and listen. Natural health care's basic
approach is to help the body heal itself. Naturopathic
medicine emphasizes prevention of disease, encouragement
of the body's inherent healing abilities, treatment
of the whole person and personal responsibility for
one's own health. To find out more or to schedule
an appointment, please call the Center at 297-0403.
Friday does take drop-ins as time allows. This is
a wonderful opportunity to find out more about naturopathic
medicine.
Thursdays
9:30-10:45 AM
Rejuvenate your spirits with yoga! Practice positions
to build strength and flexibility while deepening
relaxation. All abilities are welcome to join the
classes which are offered. Please bring an extra towel
for padding. If you have any questions about this
class, please contact the Center.
TAI
CHI CLASS
Mondays 1:30-2:30, $10.00 per class
Drawing
& Watercolor Classes
10:30am to 12:00pm
Our wonderful art class will continue as a free
art group until October 5th when our fantastic art
teacher returns. All levels welcome—basic techniques
to advanced practicum. Please bring materials, some
materials provided.
THURSDAYS
1:30-3PM
Join the fun and try line dancing. Charlotte is a
terrific instructor and this group really has fun.
Spend the afternoon learning to line dance. Beginners
are welcome to participate.
Thurs
11:00 - 11:50
Laugh your way to good physical and mental health.
Everyone needs a good laugh. Laughter Yoga is a mind-body
wellness practice that provides a great workout. This
class combines yoga breathing with playful laughter
exercises. It is relaxing & fun! When beginning
any new exercise program it is a good idea to consult
your doctor. The instructor is a Certified Laughter
Yoga Trainer.
Mon.,
Wed. & Fri. 8:45AM, 10:45 AM or 3:30PM
Classes include strength training, balance, aerobics
and stretching.
1st and
3rd Thursdays
Are you caring for someone with dementia, Alzheimer’s
or other memory impairment issues? Come talk about
with our social worker and others in the same situation.
All are welcome.
Our social worker, Scott Theisen, is here to help
you, your family, your friends and our community.
If you need someone to help or just to listen, contact
Scott on his voice mail (206)
268-6761.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 12:30
PM.
Are you taking care of a family member with health
care problems? Join us to discuss issues, share solutions
and get the support that is necessary when one is
a caregiver.
In six, 1 1/2 hour workshops you will learn skills
to improve your health, manage fatigue, relax and
manage stress and deal with the emotional challenges
of on going or chronic health conditions.
We meet the 4th
Thursday of the month at 12:30PM.
Come and share the ups and downs of living alone.
What can be done to make it better? What solutions
have you found?
This program is a comprehensive approach to improving
the oral health of seniors. The program includes oral
health care and consumer education classes, with oral
health screening and preventative dental hygiene services.
Sign up at reception. Must attend class/screening
for services. For anyone over 60 years of age. Affordably
priced & discounts available.
Oral health
screening and preventative dental hygiene services
available. Pick up application forms at the front
desk, for seniors 60 years plus. Free oral cancer
screenings and low cost dental cleanings. (Friday’s)
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