Make Fitness Your Friend for Life!
Join the Center for Health & Fitness for National Center Health & Fitness Week, the nation’s largest health event encouraging all older adults to take action toward maintaining and improving their health. Enjoy FREE classes, educational lectures and assessments. VIEW FLYER
TUESDAY | MAY 28
Bone Sonometry/Density Screenings
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Assessment Room
Hosted by Pacific Health and Wellness - Screening Services
Hypertension
10 - 11 a.m.
ClubHouse | Hybrid
Discover the keys to managing hypertension with Dr. Deeya Kumar from Providence Medical Associates in this insightful lecture. Learn about effective strategies for controlling blood pressure and safeguarding your heart health. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and take proactive steps toward a healthier lifestyle.
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Silver Room
Join AIM Sports Medicine for an essential lecture on slips, trips, and falls, hosted by Amy Mourad, PT. Gain invaluable insights into preventing these common accidents, enhancing balance and coordination, and promoting overall safety. Register now and step confidently toward a safer future!
WEDNESDAY | MAY 29
Sleep
9 - 10 a.m.
Clubhouse | Hybrid
Struggling with insomnia or sleep apnea? Join us as we discuss the benefits of sleep and ways to improve sleep health. We're excited to have Dr. Joseph Chou from Providence Medical Associates lead the conversation.
Shoulder and Elbow Pain w/Pickleball
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Silver Room
Join AIM Sports Medicine for an insightful lecture with Andrew Bergman, PT, DPT, as we delve into effective strategies for managing back pain and shoulder pain, tailored specifically for pickleball enthusiasts. Discover practical tips and exercises to alleviate discomfort, improve mobility, and enhance performance on the court. Don't miss this opportunity to take your pickleball game to the next level while prioritizing your physical well-being. Register now and unlock the secrets to a pain-free game!
THURSDAY | MAY 30
DermaScan (DermaView) Screenings
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Assessment Room
Hosted by Pacific Health and Wellness - Screening Services
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Understanding the Fundamentals
10 - 10:55 a.m.
Clubhouse | Hybrid
Come hear BCHD’s Care Manager and Social Worker, Sherry Lindemann, present on the basics of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. You will learn about: the different types of dementia, ways to improve and protect your cognitive functioning, how to get a diagnosis, and resources that BCHD and other local organizations can provide. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the presentation so be sure to come with questions.
Virtual Reality Experience
1-2 p.m.
Silver Room
Embark on a journey of artistic expression and relaxation with a virtual reality painting session hosted by CHF's Timilie Losq. This session offers a unique opportunity to unleash your creativity in a virtual realm. Join us and discover the joy.
FRIDAY | MAY 31
Mental Health in Older Age: The importance of Social Connection
10 - 11 a.m.
Clubhouse | Hybrid
Join BCHD’s Director of Community Services, Emily Brosius LCSW, for an interactive workshop highlighting mental health in older age. We will focus on the ways in which purpose and social connection can promote happiness and protect against depression and cognitive decline. There will be opportunities to practice helpful strategies and set goals for the future together. We look forward to seeing you there!
Medication Management Clinic
10 - 11 a.m.
Clubhouse | Hybrid
If you’re someone with chronic diseases, you may take several medications and try to follow a complex schedule for when to take them. It’s not an easy thing to manage alone, and we’re here to help. PLCM pharmacists' will assist you in evaluating whether your medications are safe, effective and whether your schedule makes sense. Discussion led by Gloria Huh, PharmD, APh, BCACP, BCPS.
Mobility For Better Movement
11 - 11:55am
Jade Room
Join Jon Michaels CHF Personal Trainer for a class designed to enhance your body's flexibility, balance, and overall mobility for smoother, pain-free movement in daily life. Discover straightforward exercises that can significantly improve how you move. Feel the difference in your spine, hips, and shoulders!
Managing Back Pain
12 - 1 p.m.
Clubhouse | Hybrid
Meet Ziya "Z" Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS, CSCS, a Lifestyle Medicine Physical Therapist and Wellness Consultant. Discover how to effectively manage your back care through lifestyle modifications. By adopting new habits and sustaining positive behaviors, you can potentially reverse and prevent lifestyle-related chronic diseases.
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