Health Notes
Cape Coral
Juniper Village
The Olympic spirit carries on with the Third Annual Juniper Village at Cape Coral Senior Olympics.
Groups are invited to come and compete together. Call today and register your team or attend to show support. The event will take place at Juniper Village at Cape Coral, 4920 Viceroy Court.
To register your team of three or more team members, call 542-3121 and ask for Eileyn Sobeck-Bador.
The event starts at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 29. “Hoops,” balance games and an old-fashioned egg race will be just a few of the games played.
Florida Addictions Institute graduation
Keral Kronseder-Vogt, executive director of the Florida Addictions Institute, has announced that the following residents will graduate from the Florida Addictions Institute: Henry L. Coggins, Candice Lee, Lydia McCune, Ellen Moran, Catherine Morency, Brenda Reim, Margery Runyan, Tona Wert and Matthew Williams.
The graduation ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at HealthPark Medical Center, Room HP1B, Fort Myers. The program is free and open to the public.
Kronseder-Vogt has also announced that due to demand for classes from throughout the state, the institute will offer live, online classes beginning in January. The interactive classes will provide the training required to become a certified addictions counselor credentialed by the Florida Certification Board.
The adult learner model used by the institute allows completion of the program without disruption of employment, offering classes in the evenings and on weekends.
The Florida Addictions Institute is accepting students for its next school year. Information is available at 573-0311, www.fladdictionsinstitute.org or e-mail ExecutiveDirector@FLAddictionsInstitute.org.
‘Pack Your Bag’
The National Council on Aging and CVS Pharmacy are sponsoring a free “Pack Your Bag” medication consultation event Sept. 22 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Tony Rotino Senior Center. A local CVS pharmacist will conduct a 15-minute presentation, followed by one-on-one consultations to discuss the advantages and myths that exist surrounding the use of generic medications. The event is free at 5817 Driftwood Parkway. For information, call 574-0807.
‘Tribute to a Soldier’
The Paradise Tiki Hut plans to hold, “Tribute to a Soldier,” benefits every Wednesday through Nov. 4, with a presentation at ECO Park on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. Proceeds from specials during the events will benefit the local Tribute to a Soldier campaign. The Paradise Tiki Hut is located at 1502 Miramar St. For information, call 540-8454.
Cape Coral Kidney Thrift Store
The Cape Coral Kidney Thrift Store is located at 4836 Candia St. It is a little known treasure chest of donated items from the community. All of the proceeds go to the Kidney Foundation and also dialysis patients in the Cape. It offers clothing, household items, home decor and more. For information, call 945-1835. Donations are tax deductible.
Healthy Brain Memory Program
Older Adult Services of Lee Memorial Health System presents Healthy Brain Memory Program classes Oct. 1, 6, 8, 13 and 15 from 1-3 p.m. at Lake Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. It is offered to members only at a cost of $15. Pre-registration is required. For information and to register, call 574-0575.
‘Heart Health … The Beat Goes On!’
The Florida Wellness Alliance is holding a series of 12 wellness presentations, titled “Wellness Defined,” on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The August presentation of “Heart Health … The Beat Goes On!” has been rescheduled for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Florida Wellness Alliance Training Center, 12381 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort. Myers.
Heart Health will be presented by Dr. Alan Tannenbaum, of Primary Care Associates, and focuses on the basics of genetics and lifestyle choices that affect cardiovascular health and what is new in traditional and complementary medicine.
The public is invited and there is no cost to attend. However, seating is limited and reservations are requested.
For information or to reserve a seat, call 267-5899 or e-mail floridawellnessalliance@gmail.com.
North Fort Myers
Diabetic screenings
Free diabetes screenings will be offered from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday at Sweetbay Pharmacy, 5690 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers. For information, call (800) 713-3301. No appointment necessary.
Fort Myers
CHADD
CHADD of Lee County is a local chapter of the national organization. It provides information and support for adults, parents with AD/HD children, and educators and other interested professionals.
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Lee Memorial Hospital Auditorium, 2776 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers.
Meetings are free and open to the public. Guest speakers provide informational programs, time for questions and sharing.
School district in-service credits are available and CEUs are available through Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers. A concurrent adult AD/HD support group will be investigated.
For information, contact Lynne Lampila at 466-1167 or 940-2578, or Jean Gavin at 472-9758.
Seniors may qualify for power wheelchair
Medicare’s regulations now make it easier for seniors and others with debilitating conditions, such as arthritis, stroke, heart and breathing problems, or diabetes to obtain a power wheelchair at little or no cost.
These assistance options are available to anyone with problems getting around their home, or who are in danger of falling due to the medical condition.
To learn about qualifying for a power wheelchair at little or no cost, contact Miracle on Wheels at (800) 400-4210.