Seniors
Free Workshops
Always Better!
FREE Workshops to help you stay healthy and well.
To register: Call the University of Rochester, Office of Special Programs at (585) 275-2344
Always Better
2006 Fall Schedule
Oct 3 – Dec 13
Speaker Information |
Course Title & Description |
Course Dates & Times |
William Hall, MD
Professor of Medicine |
Successful Aging: Making the Most of Your Health and Wellness in Retirement Join us while we develop the tools of “Successful Aging.” Learn how to improve the next third of your life. This program, presented by the interdisciplinary staff of the Center for Lifetime Wellness, will explore the knowledge and tools to maintain and improve your health and sense of wellness during retirement. Interactive topics will include a review of key preventative strategies for health, tips on getting the most out of your visit to the doctor, sensible approaches to diet, physical activity, stress and sexuality. Every participant will develop a personal health plan for successful aging. |
Two part series: Tuesday, October 3, 10 Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Location: The Highlands at Pittsford, Hahnemann Club 100 Hahnemann Trail, Pittsford (free parking) |
Jeffrey Peters, MD, FACS Seymour I. Schwarz Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery
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Heartburn- A Painful Epidemic That You Can Beat Are you one of the twenty percent of Americans who suffer from heartburn on a regular basis? Find out who gets heartburn, along with information about heartburn symptoms, causes, complication, and treatment options for older adults. You may be surprised to find out how many options you have. |
Friday, Parking: Free in Strong Memorial Hospital garage (stickers given to attendees on arrival to class) |
Webster H. Pilcher, MD, PhD Paul K. Maurer, MD John Markman, MD Rochester Neurosurgery Partners Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants Jason Schwalb, MD
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You Don’t Have to Live with a Pain in the Neck (and Back): Options for Living a Full and Active Life Week 1: Diagnosis and Imaging of Common Causes of Back Pain – Week 3: Surgical Treatment Options – Week 4: Life after Surgery: What to Expect – Rochester Neurosurgery Partners Nurse Practitioners and Nursing Staff Week 5: Preventive Medicine: How to Protect Your Spine – Jason Schwalb, MD The best approach, of course, is not to have back pain. Spend time with Dr. Schwalb and a physical therapist to learn simple common-sense ways to avoid common back problems. The back you save may be your own! |
5-part Series: Location: Strong Memorial Hospital: Whipple Auditorium, Parking: Free in “MRB” lot – that’s the UR School of Medicine and Dentistry lot, off Elmwood, near intersection of Kendrick.
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William J. Hall, MD
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Successful Aging: Making the Most of Your Health and Wellness in Retirement Join us while we develop the tools of “Successful Aging.” Learn how to improve the next third of your life. This program, presented by the interdisciplinary staff of the Center for Lifetime Wellness, will explore the knowledge and tools to maintain and improve your health and sense of wellness during retirement. Interactive topics will include a review of key preventive strategies for health, tips on getting the most out of your visit to the doctor, sensible approaches to diet, physical activity, stress and sexuality. Every participant will develop a personal heath plan for successful aging |
2 part series: Location: Highlands at Pittsford, in the Parking: Free in front of Hahnemann Club |
Steve Scofield, MD Primary Care Physician – Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Culver Medical Group
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Behind the White Coat: A Doctor’s Prescription for Good Health Have you ever wondered why your doctor recommends yearly visits for a physical and why there always has to be some poking, prodding, and ordering or test? This course will cover the rationale behind annual visits and examinations after the age of 60, what topics should be discussed during a visit, and what types of tests you should be hearing about. We will discuss the recommendations of several expert organizations on the most important screening tests and on the value of various immunizations. Participants will be encouraged to actively participate in the discussion and ask questions. |
Wednesday, Location: Strong Memorial Hospital: Whipple Auditorium, Parking: Free in “MRB” lot – that’s the UR School of Medicine and Dentistry lot, off Elmwood, near intersection of Kendrick. |
Bess Veyberman Herbert, MD Mariesa Howe, MD |
High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer Do you have high blood pressure or know someone who does? Does high blood pressure run in your family? Would you like to learn how to prevent or treat it? We invite you to attend this interactive discussion on high blood pressure and familiarize yourself with the risk factors, complications, and methods of both medical and non-medical treatment. Guidelines for prevention, including recommendations concerning diet and exercise, will be reviewed. A blood pressure screening will be offered at the end of the session for any interested participants. |
Tuesday, Location: Strong Memorial Hospital: ACF-A,B, Room, Parking: Free in Strong Memorial Hospital garage (stickers given to attendees on arrival to class) |
Rick Botelho, MD Rochester Center to Improve Communication in Health Care, Building Relationships, Eliminating Disparities
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Motivating Healthy Habits: Leaving a Family Legacy No family tree is free of unhealthy habits, whether it’s sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, obesity, smoking or alcohol/drug abuse. So what about you? Do you think you should change your unhealthy habits but find it emotionally difficult to do so, despite your best intentions? Learn how to change your emotional resistance into effective motivation and develop healthy habits that last. After completing the class, you can share what you learned with your family, and inspire them to make healthy lifestyle changes as well. You will receive the book Motivate Healthy Habits so you can discover how to sustain healthy habits after the workshop. NOTE: $15 fee for workbook titled, Motivate Healthy Habits. |
Tuesday Location: Strong Memorial Hospital: ACF-A,B, Room,
Parking: Free in Strong Memorial Hospital garage (stickers given to attendees on arrival to class)
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Shakeel Shareef, MD
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Glaucoma: Looking for Answers You will learn what everyone should know about one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, explained in an easy to understand way. Dr. Shareef will answer questions including: Who is at risk for glaucoma? Some answers these questions may surprise you. If you’ve ever been concerned about glaucoma, this is a must-attend session. |
Wednesday, Location: Strong Memorial Hospital: Whipple Auditorium,
Parking: Free in “MRB” lot – that’s the UR School of Medicine and Dentistry lot, off Elmwood, near intersection of Kendrick. |
K. Rao Poduri, M.D. Department of Orthopedics and Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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How to Improve the Quality of Life After a Stroke This four–part course will focus on the causes and possible effects of stroke. You will also learn what happens to individuals after a stroke and what can be done medically and through rehabilitation. With the help of rehabilitation specialists, a person can improve his/her ability to recover function and improve their quality of life after a stroke. The course will describe various types of rehabilitation and detail the rehabilitation team's role. The audience will be instructed on risk factors for stroke and prevention of recurrent strokes with life style modification. The attendees will be given information on support groups, care giver issues, and community integration. |
4-part series: Location: Strong Memorial Hospital: Whipple Auditorium, Parking: Free in “MRB” lot – that’s the UR School of Medicine and Dentistry lot, off Elmwood, near intersection of Kendrick. |
David A. Eddins, Ph.D., CCC-A Department of Otolaryngology
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Understanding Your Options for Better Hearing Thanks to recent advances in technology, people suffering from hearing loss are increasingly able to improve their hearing ability. You will learn about the newest options available to those with hearing loss, including information on cutting-edge hearing aids and cochlear implants. Patient, clinician and manufacturer perspectives will also be shared, as well as a glimpse into what the future holds for these devices. |
Tuesday Location: Strong Memorial Hospital: Whipple Auditorium, Parking: Free in “MRB” lot – that’s the UR School of Medicine and Dentistry lot, off Elmwood, near intersection of Kendrick. |
Thomas V. Caprio, MD
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Aging and Functional Independence- Issue for Caregivers Gain a geriatrician’s perspective on the evolving care needs of older adults resulting from changes in physical and mental functioning. The discussion will focus on the basic elements of a geriatric functional assessment and how these findings influence recommendations for treatment, assistance at home, and transitions from current living situations into assisted living facilities and nursing homes. |
Tuesday, Location: Strong Memorial Hospital: ACF-A,B, Room, Parking: Free in Strong Memorial Hospital garage (stickers given to attendees on arrival to class) |