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HealthWise
Programs for adults 50+ including classes and one-on-one training on a variety
of health and wellness topics.
These programs are open to HealthWise members. To join HealthWise, Martha
Jefferson's FREE health and wellness program for adults 50+, simply go to
our on-line enrollment form or call
us at 982-7009 or 1-888-652-6663. It will only take a minute to join.
It's FREE, and the benefits will begin immediately - including being able
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Support
Group for Individuals With Memory Loss & Their Caregivers
• Free
Prostate Screening
• Osteoarthritis:
What's New
• Is
It Depression?
• First Fridays & Diabetes
• Health
Awareness Day
• One-on-One Sessions
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Support
Group for Individuals With Memory Loss & Their Caregivers
September 13-October 18, every Wednesday, 1-2:30 p.m. A program for individuals
who are memory impaired and their caregivers. Two groups meet simultaneously
- one for the persons with memory loss and one for the caregivers. Participants
must be aware of their diagnosis and be able to communicate their concerns.
Family caregivers must attend the caregiver group. Cosponsored by the
Alzheimer's Association and JABA.
FREE.
Pre-registration required. To register, call the Alzheimer's Assoc. at
(804) 973-6122. The HealthWise House 509 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville.
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Free Prostate Screening
Saturday, September 23, 7:30-10:45 a.m. The American Cancer Society recommends
healthy men age 50 and over consider screening for prostate cancer every
two years. For African-American men or men with a family history of the
disease, screenings should be considered at age 45. This free screening
includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal
exam (DRE) by a Martha Jefferson Urologist.
FREE.
No appointments; screenings are on a first-arrival basis. Martha Jefferson
Hospital, 459 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville.
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Osteoarthritis:
What's New
Thursday, September 28, 1-2:30 p.m. Various forms of arthritis affect
more than 55 percent of the elderly population. Join Vincent Giuliano,
M.D., a board-certified Rheumatologist, and Cindy Stabenow, an Occupational
Therapist from Martha Jefferson, for an in-depth discussion of arthritis.
Topics include diagnosis, prognosis, classification, and common treatments.
Joint protection and lifestyle modification techniques will be shared
with plenty of time for your questions. A representative from the Arthritis
Foundation will be present.
FREE. Registration preferred. Martha Jefferson Health Services, 3263 Proffit
Road, Charlottesville.
REGISTER
for classes.
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Is
It Depression?
Thursday, October 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feeling sad for a few days can be normal;
but when sadness persists and is accompanied by other symptoms such as
changes in sleep and appetite, it could signal depression. About 1 in
5 adults will experience depression. There are effective treatments for
depression. Join us for a free informational event on depression. You
will have the opportunity to take a simple test to determine if you are
at risk. Referrals will be provided for those in need.
FREE.
Screenings are by appointment; a limited number of walk-ins can be accommodated.
The HealthWise House, 509 Locust Avenue, Charlottesville.
REGISTER
for classes.
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First
Fridays & Diabetes
Friday, October 6, 9-10:30 a.m. Diabetes is a serious disease that can
lead to blindness, heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and amputations.
Many people have no symptoms - they discover they have diabetes when they
seek treatment for one of its complications. New guidelines recommend
everyone age 45 and older should consider being tested every three years.
Our Certified Diabetes Educator will join us this First Fridays to provide
information and free blood sugar screenings for diabetes.
FREE.
Registration preferred but not required. The HealthWise House, 509 Locust
Avenue, Charlottesville.
REGISTER
for classes.
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Health
Awareness Day
Tuesday, October 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us for the 14th annual Health
Awareness Day, which includes nearly 20 health screenings for adults age
50 and over including: brest exams, colon cancer home screening kits,
prostate exams, skin cancer screenings, osteoporosis screenings, blood
sugar screenings, vision and glaucoma testing, and more. Fasting is not
required for the blood tests. Co-sponsored with the Senior Senter, Inc.
FREE.
No registration required. First Baptist Church, 735 Park Street, Charlottesville.
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One-on-One
Sessions
For Members
In addition to monthly programs, HealthWise members can take advantage of
private sessions on a variety of topics, including:
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Medication Check Ups
• Fitness Screening
• Health Insurance Counseling
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Medication
Check Ups
Our clinical pharmacist will meet with you to review all of the prescription
and over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies you're taking to ensure
that you are getting the most benefit possible and that the combinations
are safe.
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Fitness
Screening
Find the fitness routine that's right for you. Our physical therapist
will meet with you to identify your exercise abilities, fitness goals
and interests. Then she'll help you understand which exercise options
are the best for you.
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Health
Insurance Counseling
A volunteer insurance counselor who is certified through the Virginia
Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program, will help you sort through
and understand your long-term care, medigap and medical insurance options.
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