Exercise for Arthritis at Mulberry Gardens
Mulberry Gardens invites you to attend a six week course entitled, “Exercise for Arthritis”; a course focusing on safe and active movement for improving range of motion and strength for people with arthritis and other chronic conditions. The course runs for six weeks on Tuesdays beginning September 14th at 3:30pm and ending October 19th. Participants do not need to have arthritis to take part in this course. The cost is $20. Mulberry Gardens is located at 58 Mulberry Street in Plantsville. Please RSVP to instructor and exercise physiologist, Julie Bugaj at 860-276-1020, extension 1119.
FREE program on Men’s Prostate Health; free PSA screenings
WESTERLY, RI, - A free community education program on Men’s Prostate Health, including free PSA screenings, will be held Thursday, September 2, from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Westerly Hospital, in recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Leading Experts in Brain Injury to Provide Support, Advice and Practical Information at Caregiver Conference
Who: Sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, a private nonprofit association that provides support, prevention, education, and advocacy for individuals with brain injury and their families.
What: Caregiver Conference for family members and caregivers of brain injury survivors. Medical professionals are welcome.
When: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 8:30 am – 4 pm.
Where: The Century House, Acushnet, MA
Why: The Caregiver Conference is designed to give support, advice, and practical information to caregivers facing the many challenges of meeting the needs of those with brain injury.
General Sessions and Workshops include:
* Couples Coping with Brain Injury – David Bullis, Clinical Psychologist
* Behavior Management – Tom Hall, MA, CBIST
* Skills and Strategies for the Caregivers Journey – Janet Cromer, RN
* Sharing and Healing Through Poetry – Philip Hasouris
* What Caregivers Need to Know to Be Effective Caregivers (panel) – Elizabeth Lauzon, CTRS, Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital; Linda Zoe Podbros, PhD, Clinical Neuropsychologist; Jenny Stickney, RN, MA, LMHC, CCM, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape & Islands; Marilyn Spivack, Founder, BIAA
New Milford Hospital, 21 Elm Street
(All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.)
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: CARES Cancer Support Group 11 a.m. – noon. Cancer Rehabilitation Education Support (CARES) — for cancer patients and their families. Meets every Thursday. Robison Room A. For information, contact Social Work Department, 860-210-7442.
September 7: BEST (Breast Cancer Survivors Working Together) 7 – 8 p.m. A group for education and mutual support. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Facilitator: Denise Mariconda, RN, Breast Health Navigator. Robison Conference Room A. To sign up or for information, contact Denise Mariconda at 860-210-5047.
September 10: Quick Blood Sugar Screening 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Free, on-the-spot blood sugar (glucose) finger-prick test gives results in minutes to screen for diabetes. No appointment necessary; fasting for a minimum of 8 hours recommended before test. Information on diabetes provided. Offered the second Friday of the month by the Diabetes Education Department. Robison Room A. For information, contact Diabetes Education at 860-350-7264.
September 14, 28: Reiki 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is based on the principle that life force energy flows through us. Reiki practitioner is Mary Ellen Foster, RN. For all patients of New Milford Hospital and their families. Second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Interfaith Chapel. For information, contact External Affairs, 860-350-7731, option 1.
September 17: Healing Drum Circle 10 – 11 a.m. The drum circle will focus on healing through sound and rhythm. No experience necessary; drums and other percussion instruments will be provided. For all patients of New Milford Hospital and their families. Led by drummer Dave Wonsey. Third Friday of the month through November, then second Friday starting December. Interfaith Chapel. For information, contact External Affairs, 860-350-7731, option 1.
September 19: Non-Denominational Healing Service 6 – 7 p.m. A service focusing on spiritual healing provided by the Oratory of the Little Way. Interfaith Chapel. All are welcome. Meets third Sunday of the month.
September 20: Pre-Diabetes Awareness Class 10 – 11:30 a.m. With diabetes educator Dianne Cooke, RN, CDE. Nearly 41 million people have pre-diabetes (higher than normal blood sugar), and most don’t know it. However, pre-diabetes can be treated before it becomes Type II diabetes. This one-session class is for those who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Lifestyle changes that can prevent Type II diabetes from developing will be discussed. Provided quarterly by the Diabetes Education Department. Pre-registration required. 2nd Floor Conference Room. For more information or to register, contact Diabetes Education at 860-350-7264
September 20: “A Sharper Image” Radiology Open House 5 – 7:30 p.m. View the new MRI and CT Scanning technology – the most advanced imaging available anywhere! Radiology Department, Main Floor. No registration required. For more information, contact 860-350-7216.
September 23: Community Health Forum: “Living Better with Rheumatoid Arthritis” 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. Speaker: Rick Pope, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA. Robison Conference Rooms. Registration requested. For more information or to register, call 1-800-350-1595.
September 28: Community CPR Class (adult, child, infant, AED) 4 – 8 p.m. American Heart Association-certified nurse will teach one-session class leading to AHA certificate. Registration is required. New Milford Hospital Center for Clinical Excellence, 6 Treadwell Street, New Milford. Fee: $75.00. For more information or to register, contact the Center for Clinical Excellence at 860-210-5010.
September 29: Guido Tino Stroke Support Group 2 – 3 p.m. A support group for stroke survivors. Meets last Wednesday of the month. Ground-level entrance, blood pressures taken at each meeting. Facilitated by Maureen Salerno, LCSW. Robison Conference Rooms. For more information or to sign up, contact Maureen Salerno at 860-210-7442.
