Health Notes
Cape Coral
Blood pressure and blood sugar clinics
Tatalomo’s Nurses Registry will provide complimentary blood pressure and blood sugar clinics on the third Monday of each month, at Lake Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. The clinics are free. For more information call 574-0575.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers meeting
The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center and Gulf Coast Village On Tuesday, Sept. 29, will hold an Alzheimer’s disease program for family caregivers. Advanced Dementia: Preparing the Caregiver for the Final Stage will be held from 9 to 12:30 p.m. at Gulf Coast Village, 1333 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral. The program will begin with a presentation by Ruth Ann Skaggs, registered nurse and Beth Prather, elder law attorney.
The presentation will be followed by a free luncheon for caregivers. There will also be a drawing for door prizes during the lunch program.
The program and lunch are provided free for family caregivers. RSVP to 437-3007 by Sept. 28.
For more information, call 437-3007.
Juniper Village
The Olympic spirit carries on with the 3rd Annual Juniper Village at Cape Coral Senior Olympics. Groups are invited to come and compete together. Churches, civic organizations, volunteer groups or walking clubs. 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, Cape Coral. To register your team (three or more team members) call 542-3121 and ask for Eileyn Sobeck-Bador, The event starts at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Games such as “hoops”, balance games and an egg race will be just a few of the games played.
‘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 a Healthy Brain Memory Program classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 1, 6. 8, 13 and 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. This program is held at Lake Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. and is offered to members only for $15 per member.
Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register call 74-0575.
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.
Flu shots
The Visiting Nurses Association will be giving flu and pneumonia shots to people 65 and older or those with chronic health problems Friday, Oct. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lake Kennedy Senior Center.
Shots will not be given to people with eggs allergies, anyone who has had Guilian-Barre Syndrome, women who are pregnant or anyone who is ill or has a fever.
The cost is $30 for flu and $45 for pneumonia.
Bring Medicare card and VNA will bill Medicare
Medicare HMO or Advantage Plan: Individuals will pay and receipt will be given for reimbursement.
Call VNA at 337-4848 for more information.
H1N1 seminar
Coral Trace Health Care invites the community to an informational seminar titled “H1N1 – The Facts.” Rocerick (Rory) Nassif, D.O. will be speaking on this subject on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. and will answer any questions or concerns. Refreshments will be served. The event is free. Reservations are requested be calling 772-4600 by Oct. 9. Coral Trace Health Care is located at 216 Santa Barbara Blvd. just south of Hancock Bridge Parkway.
Fort Myers
Cancer Awareness Health Fair
LiveStrong Day, on Oct. 2, is a global initiative from the Lance Armstrong Foundation to raise awareness of cancer-related issues in our communities. Lee Memorial Health System is planning to mark the day with a Cancer Awareness Health Fair to be held at the Lee Center for Rehabilitation & Wellness Friday, Oct. 2, from 10 to 2 p.m. and will include free skin cancer screenings, breast self-exam education, smoking cessation information and tips, tours of the Wellness Center and one-week free passes and nutrition and weight management information.
Lee Center for Rehabilitation & Wellness is located at 2070 Carrell Road, Fort Myers.
Free diabetic screening
There will be a free diabetes screenings offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 2 and 3 at Kmart at 15271-33 McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers. For more information call Cholestcheck at (800) 713-3301. No appointment is necessary.
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. Miracle on Wheels is trying to increase public awareness about the assistance options that allow seniors and the disabled to remain independent in their own homes rather than undergo difficult surgery or other expensive treatment or resort to moving into a nursing home. 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, contact Miracle on Wheels at (800)400-4210.