Seniors

Aging Successfully

OASIS Programs–Winter 2004 Schedule

Balance, Risk of Falls and Mobility

January 6, 2004
1:00 pm -2:30 pm
Ruth Hedin, Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester
Phone: 585-787-2233

Program Details

As we age, we face increasing challenges to our motor and balance skills; as many as 250,000 adult Americans suffer hip fractures in falls each year due to an onset of balance and motor-related impairments as a result of aging. Taught by a physical therapist, this class will review things that can be done to reduce fall risk, such as adjusting medications, obtaining physical therapy, starting an exercise regimen, or receiving an assistive device to make walking safer.

Keep Your Skin Healthy

February 3, 2004
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Kathy Brown, R.N. & Beth Schempp, R.N., Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester
Phone: 585-787-2233

Program Details

Many people don't realize the important functions their skin performs. It enables you to sense temperature, touch and texture. It helps keep your body temperature normal and prevents dehydration of internal organs. It is also your body's first line of defense against environmental elements that could threaten your health. Specially trained nurses will teach you how to care for your skin, how to reduce risk factors, like the sun, that affect it and lastly, how to deal with any skin problems.

Healthy Eating for Diabetes

March 3, 2004
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Susan Boyer-Reid, R.N. & Mary Ann Glende, R.N.
Phone: 585-787-2233

Program Details

For those with diabetes or family members. Today's dietary guidelines for diabetics are not as strict as they used to be. However, they are a bit more complex. Topics to be covered include eating a variety of nutritious foods, reducing the amount of fat and salt to reasonable amounts, and balancing the amount of carbohydrates you eat with exercise.

Increase Your Fiber Intake and Improve Your Health

April 7, 2004
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Claudia DelVecchio, Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester
Phone: 585-787-2233

Program Details

The National Cancer Institute recommends that adults get 25-30 grams of fiber daily. If you have diabetes, you need 30-35 grams of fiber a day. Participants will learn the importance of getting enough fiber in their diets. Participants will be able to name three important benefits of fiber. Participants will learn some new high fiber recipes; they will see that high fiber tastes great.