Health Notes
LMHS offering Memory Spas
Spas typically cater to fitness, weight loss, and beauty but starting this month Lee Memorial Health System will offer a new twist on wellness called the Memory Spa. It’s part of their Healthy Brain Initiative program to keep the brain active and healthy in older adults.
The Healthy Brain Initiative has helped over 1,000 Southwest Florida residents forget about having too many “senior moments.”
Sue Maxwell, MSW, Director of Older Adult Services for LMHS, said the Memory Spa is based on a successful pilot program offered last year.
The program debuted at the LMHS Wellness Center in Cape Coral in November. LMHS’ Fort Myers Wellness Center plans to add a course in December. The cost to complete those programs privately exceeds $2,500, but the three-month Memory Spa course is only $90 for Wellness Center members and $150 for non-members. Class sizes range from 10 to 20. Most participants are in their 70s.
For more information about the Healthy Brain Initiative call 772-6765.
Lake Kennedy Senior Center
Free blood pressure and glucose clinic by Bright Star Healthcare will be conducting free monthly health screenings on the third Wednesday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. Appointments are not necessary but registration is required. For more information and to register call 574-0575.
Wreaths Across America
For the first time in Southwest Florida an organization is sponsoring Wreaths Across America. The objective is to place a wreath on every American veteran’s grave. Our near term goal is year is to place a wreath on 1,000 veteran graves. The cost to sponsor a wreath is $15.00. For more info please visit the Wreaths Across America Web site.
We are planning to place sponsored wreaths on veteran graves at Fort Myers Memorial Guards on Saturday, Dec. 12. and at veteran memorial monuments at selected locations in Cape Coral and Fort Myers.
Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking is simply the art of walking using fitness poles, sometimes referred to as “ski walking.” With a pair of walking poles in your hands a basic stroll becomes a surprisingly easy full-body workout.
Lee County Parks & Recreation offers a variety of Nordic Walking classes in North Fort Myers Community Park, located behind the North Fort Myers Library at l 2021 North Tamiami Trail.
Family Nordic Walking Adventure is Nov. 21, Dec. 12, Jan. 16 and Feb. 20 from 10 to noon. The cost is $5 per person.
Nordic Walking Stress Buster is Dec. 7, 9, 14, and 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $35 per person.
Nordic Walking Wake up ia Jan. 5, 7, 12, and 14 from 7 to 8 a.m. The cost is $35 per person.
For more information contact Libby Olive at Lalive@leegov.com or 652-6002.
Doctor’s Choice home health care agencies
Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc. has been recognized as one of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the U.S. by a 2009 review conducted by OCS HomeCare Elite and DecisionHealth. The annual review recognizes the top 25 percent of agencies whose performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement, and financial performance are the best. Doctor’s Choice received special recognition for being in the top 500 from across the country’s approximately 10,000 Medicare-certified home health agencies.
Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc. is a certified Medicare and Joint Commission accredited home health agency serving Lee and Charlotte counties that are among the counties served by Doctor’s Choice.
For more information call 925-5900, toll free at (866) 925-8030 or visit: www.doctorschoicefl.com.
CHADD
CHADD of Lee County is a local chapter of the national organization. We provide 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 to 9 p.m. at Lee Memorial Hospital Auditorium at 2776 Cleveland Ave. in Fort Myers. Meetings are free and open to the public.
The next meeting is Dec. 1 for AD/HD teen and adults. For more information contact Lynne Lampila at 466-1167 or 940-2578 or Jean Gavin at 472-9758.
FGCU School of Nursing
Florida Gulf Coast University School of Nursing announces that it recently received approval from the Florida Board of Nursing for achieving an 89 percent first time pass rate through the third quarter of 2009 on the National CpumcilLicensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
The Florida Board of Nursing lifted the probationary status it placed on the FGCU School Nursing in April 2007.
For more information call Rodgers 590-7512.
SW Florida COPD advocate team support groups
Fall Schedule: Nov 10, Better Breather Club at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, Conf. Rm.
Top Ten Tips for Talking with my Doctor: Nov. 12 in the Better Breather Club, Share Club North, Card Room.
Top Ten Tips for Talking with my Doctor: Nov. 16 in the Better Breather Club, Wellness Center of Cape Coral, Conf. Rm. Registration is required.
To preregister call 656-7760 or e-mail paula.short@leememorial.org.
Blood pressure tests
The Cape Coral Hospital Auxiliary conducts blood pressure tests from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday in the main lobby. For information, call 574-0206.
Blood pressure and blood sugar clinics
Tatalomo’s Nurses Registry will provide free blood pressure and blood sugar clinics on the third Monday of each month at the Lake Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. For information, call 574-0575.