RESOURCE GUIDE HEALTHY LIVING. Getting care away from home. 24/7 travel support anytime, anywhere

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1 HEALTHY LIVING RESOURCE GUIDE FEBRUARY MAY 2016 Getting care away from home When you travel, you re covered for emergency and urgent care anywhere in the world. Visit kp.org/travel for helpful resources like travel brochures to help you plan for your trip, and claim forms in case you need to file a claim for reimbursement after your trip. 24/7 travel support anytime, anywhere For easy guidance on the go, our travel team is available to help you: - Learn how to refill a prescription early or away from home. - Find care in a Kaiser Permanente region. - File a claim for reimbursement when you re back. Call (TTY: 711). For other important phone numbers, remember to bring your Kaiser Permanente ID card. Registration Information February through May 2016 classes and resources are listed by category. Register for an in-person, online, or community class that best fits your health goals. Registration Is Easy! - Register for an in-person class by calling the number listed, or sign up for a virtual class at kpwebinar.org. - TTY users may call 711 for assistance with any class listed in this resource guide. - Many of the classes in this schedule are open to nonmembers. - Some classes are available in Spanish. Look for the Español box. KP.ORG 13

2 Live Webinars Enjoy free, high-quality, and interactive learning from home. Recorded classes are also available 24/7 on many topics (look for the mouse icon throughout the magazine). Visit kpwebinar.org. Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet has been shown to help manage cardiovascular risk and inflammation that occurs with many conditions. --Tues.: Feb. 16, March 15, April 19, May 17; 11 a.m. noon Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease Learn from a registered dietitian about prediabetes, diabetes, associated risks due to high blood pressure, and more. --Tues.: Feb. 23, March 22, April 26, May 24; 4 5 p.m. Heart and Sole of Health Discuss cardiac symptoms, common medications, nutrition, stress management, and more. --Wed.: Feb. 10, March 9, April 13, May 11; 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Healing Hearts Learn how stress and emotions affect the healing process for people with heart conditions, and basic techniques to aid recovery. --Tues.: Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 3; 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Weight Loss: What Works? Focus on how to lose weight the healthy way and keep it off while maintaining a balanced diet. Taught by a registered dietitian. --Tues.: Feb. 9, March 8, April 12, May 10; noon 1 p.m. 14 KAISER PERMANENTE

3 THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT Realize Your Full Potential SilverSneakers Fitness Program Join the SilverSneakers Fitness Program and get more out of life! If you re a Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage (HMO) or PERA pre-65 member, you can enjoy: --Basic membership without charge at participating fitness centers, including Curves and 24 Hour Fitness. To choose a location, visit silversneakers.com. --Access to amenities including strength and cardio equipment, pools, saunas, and much more! --Specialized exercise classes designed to improve strength, flexibility and balance --Social events and activities --For more information, call Member Services toll-free (TTY for the deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired: 711), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Kaiser Permanente is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Kaiser Permanente depends on contract renewal. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the plan. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits and copayments may change on January 1 of each year. H0630_14030 accepted Active Living Recorded webinars are available at kpwebinar.org for the athlete in you! Check out the Sports Nutrition series that covers: Nutrition Endurance, Proper Hydration, Weight Loss, and Immune Systems Support. Better Balance Members only. Fee varies. Call for class schedules, locations, or to register. Learn the causes of falls and helpful tips on how to avoid them. Includes exercise education. Better Balance and Beyond SilverSneakers members only. No cost. Learn exercises that improve balance, strength, flexibility, and agility of lower body. Visit kphealthyme.com for class schedules and locations. Drop-ins welcome. Rock Creek --Every Tues.: 12:30 1:30 p.m. --Every Fri.: 11 a.m. noon Westminster --Every Mon. and Wed.: a.m. Physical Activity Resources Enjoy physical activity resource guides for you and your family that cover 19 regions in Colorado. Visit kphealthyme.com/physical-activity-resourcesand-tools to check out camps, hiking trails, local recreation centers, and more near you. Senior Yoga For members and nonmembers. Recommended for seniors new to yoga who wish to enhance their strength, flexibility, and balance. Offered by the Centers for Complementary Medicine. Visit kpccm.org or call for more information and schedules. KP.ORG 15

4 Family and Kids Resources Parenting a Child with ADHD $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Call to register. Understand how your child learns differently, medication options, educational rights, and more. Arapahoe --Sat.: Feb. 13; 9 11 a.m. Westminster --Sat: April 2; 9 11 a.m. Community Childbirth Classes Classes are available at the following locations: --Saint Joseph Hospital Women s Pavilion, Lutheran Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Sky Ridge Medical Center, Pediatric Nutrition Six-Month Program Call or to register. Meet with a registered dietitian to develop a customized program for your family. The six-month follow-up will be based on what works best (in-clinic, telephone, , or text). 16 KAISER PERMANENTE Our parenting recorded webinars offer suggestions for healthy eating and active living for the whole family. Teen Connections Members only. Call to register. For ages Reach your weight loss goals with this online group. In these one-hour sessions you ll learn healthy eating habits, goal setting, and how to stay on track. Connect with your group via downloadable apps and social media. Need extra support? Text or your registered dietitian. A smartphone or a tablet is required to participate. Healthy Eating Members only. Fees vary. Call or visit kphealthyme.com for more information. Healthy Eating Online Resources Get practical tips and timesaving ideas, view a video on healthy eating, and get other online resources at kphealthyme.com. Behavioral Health Members only. Fees vary. Call weekdays, 8 a.m. 5 p.m., to register. We offer services for emotional and behavioral concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, attention difficulties, and problems caused by substance use. Call to learn about therapy and other mental health services. Child, Adolescent, and Family Services A wide variety of services are available to members younger than 18. Individual, family, and group programs are designed to help you accomplish individual and family goals. Substance Abuse and Dependency If you or a family member is dealing with a drug or alcohol problem, we re here to help. Call and ask for your free onehour consultation. Nutrition Services for Your Family Call to register. Our dietitians can help you develop an action plan to improve nutrition and healthy eating habits for your entire family. Individual visits, telephone visits, workbooks, classes, and webinars available. Learn about eating the gluten-free way with our recorded webinars.

5 Managing Chronic Conditions Healthier Living CO: Managing Ongoing Health Conditions Take control of your health in this six-session interactive workshop, offered by the Consortium for Older Adult Wellness (COAW). Call or go to coaw.org to see the complete list of workshop locations and dates. Life Care Planning: First Steps nonmembers. Call or visit kp.org/advancedirectives for schedule and locations. Take action to make your wishes known. Life Care Planning begins with choosing someone to speak for you if you are unable to speak for yourself. Bring your chosen decisionmaker and learn how to complete an advance directive. Arapahoe --Thurs.: April 14; 2 3:30 p.m. Baseline --Tues.: March 8; 12:30 2 p.m. Learn about the advance directives available in Colorado: medical durable power of attorney, living will, CPR directive, and MOST (medical orders for scope of treatment). Englewood --Wed.: Feb. 10; 2 3:30 p.m. --Wed.: March 30; 10 11:30 a.m. --Wed.: April 13; 4 5:30 p.m. --Wed.: May 25; 2 3:30 p.m. Lakewood --Wed.: Feb. 24; 2 3:30 p.m. --Thurs.: April 7; 2 3:30 p.m. Longmont --Tues.: May 3; 5 6:30 p.m. Skyline --Tues.: Feb. 16, March 15, April 19, May 17; 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Westminster --Wed.: Feb. 17; 1 2:30 p.m. --Thurs.: March 17; 1 2:30 p.m. Living with Lung Disease Register for Pulmonary Rehab at Lutheran Medical Center, , or the Healing Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, These programs can help you breathe easier if you have emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Alzheimer s nonmembers. Call to register for any Alzheimer s class. Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters Early detection of Alzheimer s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies, and plan for the future. Feature video clips of people with Alzheimer s disease highlight the challenges they face every day. The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer s This program provides information on detection, possible causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment, and more. Caregiving Tips: Successful Communication Learn how to create positive communication with someone who has Alzheimer s or a related dementia by using effective techniques. Conversations About Dementia This workshop offers tips on how to have honest conversations about going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. Living with Alzheimer s for Caregivers: Middle-Stage This two-part series gives caregivers strategies to provide optimal care after a diagnosis of Alzheimer s disease or a related dementia. KP.ORG 17

6 Diabetes Members only. Fees vary. Call for details. Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease Call to register. Learn from a registered dietitian about prediabetes, diabetes, associated risks due to high blood pressure, and more. Diabetes: Learn to Take Charge Call to register. Join us for this two-part class to learn about daily self-care, controlling blood sugar, and making wise food choices. Visit kphealthyme.com for class schedules. Insulin Pump Therapy Bring a guest at no additional cost. Call to register. If you have recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, this introductory class is for you. Understanding Insulin Call to register. For a clear understanding of how insulin helps keep your diabetes under control, join us for this two-session class. Offered monthly, rotating to different clinics. Healthier Living CO: Managing Diabetes nonmembers. Take control of your health in this six-session interactive workshop, offered by the Consortium for Older Adult Wellness (COAW). Call or go to coaw.org to see the complete list of workshop locations and dates. Stress Management Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction $200 members and nonmembers. Improve your ability to manage symptoms associated with chronic illness, chronic pain, depression, and stress-related conditions using meditation. The Centers for Complementary Medicine offers six sessions and a Saturday retreat. Visit kpccm.org/mbsr or call for more information and schedules. View any of our Mind+Body recorded webinars to learn tips on relaxation, sleep, and more. 18 KAISER PERMANENTE

7 Support Groups Free support groups for Kaiser Permanente members and a guest, unless otherwise noted. American Cancer Society Call or visit cancer.org. Arthritis Visit the Arthritis Foundation at arthritis.org/colorado for support groups, lectures, and exercise classes. Breastfeeding Support Groups Support groups for breastfeeding members are offered by Perinatal Hospital and Home Care Services. Lactation consultants answer your questions and give support. Call Perinatal Hospital and Home Care Services at for more information. Groups meet 1 2 p.m. at Aurora Centrepoint, Lone Tree, Southwest, and Westminster Medical Offices. Cancer Survivorship 101 A drop-in discussion group after active treatment for cancer is completed. Discuss the challenges after your treatment: fear of recurrence, returning to a new normal, and regaining stamina. Call or Dennis Heffern: , dennis.heffern@kp.org. Franklin --Fourth Thursday of every month; 6 7:30 p.m.; Heyer Room, basement Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Support Group nonmembers. Call to register. For people with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Meetings rotate quarterly at Franklin and Rock Creek Medical Offices. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Support Group Call , option 4 to register. Franklin --First Tuesday of every other month (March and May); 6 8 p.m. Living with Hepatitis C Hep C Connection offers a helpline to answer your questions regarding hepatitis C (HCV). Call , option 3 or visit hepc-connection.org. Lung Disease Support Groups --Catch Your Breath, St. Joseph, EZ Breathers, Exempla Rehab Facility, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Wheat Ridge Exempla Lutheran Rehab Facility, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Good Samaritan, Project M.O.V.E., Lutheran Medical Center, Rocky Mountain Pulmonary Hypertension, Living with Lung Cancer Learn tools to help navigate the lung cancer experience, find ways to cope with uncertainty, and gain support from others. Guest speakers share their experiences on a monthly basis. Call Cecilia at Franklin --Third Monday of every month; 1 2 p.m.; Heyer Room, basement Low Vision and Blind Services Community Resource Event Call toll-free to register. Join Kaiser Permanente and A3 (Adapt, Adjust, Achieve) to learn about resources and services available to help people who are losing their vision or are experiencing blindness. Castle Rock --Tues.: May 24; 11 a.m. 1 p.m. MS Support Group Call or visit nationalmssociety.org. KP.ORG 19

8 Weight Loss Healthy Connections Members only. Fees vary. Call to register. Based on successful strategies, this 12-week in-person class is followed by four online sessions and six months of online support. Get education and learn accountability to lose weight and prevent diabetes. Classes are offered at multiple locations. Wellness Coaching Members only. No cost. Work with a wellness coach on managing your weight, nutrition, exercise, and stress. Call the Healthy Living Helpline at , weekdays, 8 a.m. 8 p.m. Weigh and Win nonmembers 18 and older. Register at weighandwin.com or at any kiosk (locations listed on website). Earn cash rewards for losing weight and keeping it off! Receive daily personalized coaching by or text messages, including meal and exercise plans. Heart Health Members only. Fees vary. Call for details. High Blood Pressure DVD No cost. Call This DVD will help you understand the long-term effects of uncontrolled high blood pressure and how to manage it. Español Healing Hearts Copayment required. Call for a monthly schedule or to register. Learn how stress and emotions affect the healing process for people with heart conditions and learn basic stress management techniques. Heart and Sole of Health Copayment required. Call for a monthly schedule or to register. Discuss symptom recognition, common medications, nutrition, stress management, and more. 20 KAISER PERMANENTE

9 Tobacco Colorado Tobacco QuitLine Members only. No cost. Call or visit kp.org/breathe. This five-session phone service connects you with a trained coach who will guide and support you through the quitting process. Programs also available for teens 15 and older, pregnant women, and tobacco chewers. Break Free from Tobacco nonmembers. Call to register. If you knew you would succeed, would you try to quit again? This 90-minute class will help you design a personalized quit plan based on your tobacco-use history, habits, and level of motivation. Tobacco chewers welcome! Medication Support Tobacco medication can significantly increase your chance of quitting for good. Call and ask about your tobacco medication benefit. Check out our recorded webinar series Tobacco Cessation to start your journey to kick-start living tobacco-free. KP.ORG 21