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Memory training class boosts recall for seniors |
Are you 60 or older? Do you have trouble remembering names, dates and other information—but are otherwise in good mental and physical health? If you answered “yes,” then this weekly Memory Training class is for you. By devoting just two hours per week for five weeks, you will have fun and improve your memory through presentations, group discussions, memory strategies and skill building. This program is .based on research by Gary Small MD., author of “The Memory Bible.” The program takes place 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 13-Oct. 11, at the City of Phoenix Personnel Building, Basement, 135 N. 2nd Ave. Cost is $25 per person. Registration and prepayment required. Call Veronica Ellis at 602-839-6850 or e-mail veronica.ellis@bannerhealth.com.
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Free expo on fall prevention |
The Arizona Fall Prevention Coalition, in partnership with Banner Good Samaritan Trauma Services, presents a free health expo for National Fall Prevention Day, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22. The event will take place in the Sandstone North Conference room at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1111 E. McDowell Road. Take a mini balance exam, ask doctor questions about your personal health and fall risks, review your list of medications, learn inexpensive ways to make your home safer and participate in fun exercises that help prevent falls. Free valet parking will be offered. Information, resources and giveaways will be available throughout the event. For more information, contact Paula Segebarth at Paula.Segebarth@ bannerhealth.com.
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Educational, fun events at center |
The Sunnyslope Senior Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave., offers a monthly calendar of events to entertain, educate and enliven. This month’s events include: Dispelling the Myths of Hospice, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. The Legend of Sam “Tumbleweed” Barton, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. ASU Professor J.B. Smith presents this tale of a cowboy’s journey home. Shopping trip to the Chris-Town Walmart, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14. Cost is $2.50 for Reserve a Ride. Blood pressure checks, 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. Tai Chi for Health, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. For more information on these and other programs, call the center at 602-256-4387.
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