H E A L T H S E R V I C E S

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1 Blood Pressure Drop In Cathy Drouin, RN, BSN, Sr Ctr Nurse Wed, MAY 02, :00 a.m. 12:00 Wed, MAY 09, :00 a.m. 12:00 Wed, MAY 16, :00 a.m. 12:00 Wed, MAY 23, :00 a.m. 12:00 Wed, MAY 30, :00 a.m. 12:00 H E A L T H S E R V I C E S If you have any questions, please contact the Health Department at or go online at rg/health *Foot Care Appointment Only Friday, May 4 th & May 18 th The cost of foot care is now $29 due to substantial increases in insurance and supply costs as well as maintaining a professional nursing staff. As always, if anyone has a problem with the increase we will adjust accordingly. This is a valuable service we offer, so give the Health Department a call at and make that important appointment today! This service is not billed to Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. THIS CLINIC IS NOT FOR DIABETICS. If you have diabetes, diabetic neuropathy and loss of protection in your foot, MEDICARE PART B covers One (1) diabetic foot exam every SIX (6) months by a Podiatrist.

2 Nutrition Educational Program The Manchester Health Department is offering a two (2) hour nutrition class for four (4) weeks starting on Monday, May 7 th, at West Hill Congregate located at 10 Ada Lane from 2:30-4:30pm. Krissy Anderson a Community Nutrition Educator will do a one hour cooking class followed by a cooking demonstration which will include member participation and eating what is cooked. Topics to be covered include label reading, fibers and sugars, shopping on a budget, fast foods and saturated and unsaturated fats and much more. Maximum class size is 10 and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call the Manchester Health Department at (860) to REGISTER. Safer Options: Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management On Thursday, May 17 th from 6:30-8:00pm, Doctors from Collaborative Natural Health Partners in Manchester, CT a group of Naturopathic and Osteopathic primary care doctors and acupuncturists are presenting Safer Options: Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management at the Community Y located at 78 North Main Street. Topics to be discussed but not limited to are: Psychological methods like biofeedback and hypnosis therapy, along with mainstream treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Benefits of physical therapy assisting those struggling with pain, helping them to strengthen their bodies and actively manage their symptoms, an introduction to aroma therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic treatment and herbs. Please call the Manchester Health Department at (860) to REGISTER. Adult Vision Screening On Wednesday, May 23 rd from 9:00am - 1:00pm a Certified Adult Screener from Healthy Eye Alliance will perform vision screenings at the Manchester Senior Center. Visual Acuity Testing will measure ability to see objects at a distance and close up and visual field testing will measure peripheral or side vision for possible loss due to glaucoma. This testing will also benefit individuals wearing glasses to access whether the prescription is accurate. Exit interviews will discuss the test results and possible referral to an eye care professional. Please call the Manchester Health Department at (860) to Schedule an Appointment.

2018 SENIOR CENTER FINANCIAL WELLNESS SERIES Please join us for the following programs provided by our community partners to learn ways to save Money, Manage Money and possibly increase the amount of

Kitty will briefly describe programs, answer questions and have contact information for specific government agencies that are most often involved with Seniors.

3 2018 SENIOR CENTER FINANCIAL WELLNESS SERIES Please join us for the following programs provided by our community partners to learn ways to save Money, Manage Money and possibly increase the amount of money you have to spend! Understanding Government Benefit Programs Thursday, May 10 1 p.m. Senior Center Cafeteria Kitty Dudley, MSW Senior Center Social Worker will identify and explain government benefit programs available to older adults. Kitty will briefly describe programs, answer questions and have contact information for specific government agencies that are most often involved with Seniors. Topics such as Medicare, Medicare Part D, Social Security, The Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders will be among the programs featured. Dessert and Coffee will be served. Please sign up at the Front Office. Understanding and Planning for You and Your Family Thursday, May 24 1 p.m. Senior Center Cafeteria. Join Thomas J. Tierney for an informative session on pre-needs planning. Tom will explain the various pre-planning options as well as the many choices available when making these important family decisions. Tom will be available to answer questions about this important financial topic. Dessert and Coffee will be served. Please sign up at the Front Office. Operation: Stop Scams, Tuesday, June 12 1 p.m. Senior Center Cafeteria - Join the AARP Fraud Watch Network, The US Postal Inspection Service, State Senator Steve Cassano and other experts for a session packed with information about how you can protect yourself from the never-ending parade of scams designed to take your money! This presentation will cover the latest scams (scammers are always coming up with something new!) and how to protect your personal information. State Senator Cassano will also speak about the latest at the Legislature about issues that affect seniors. Dessert and Coffee will be served. Please sign up at the Front Office.

H E A L T H S E R V I C E S Mass Training CPR The Manchester Health Department, Fire-Rescue-EMS, Manchester CPR Program, Ambulance Services of Manchester and HeartSafe/AED committee are committed to

Therefore, during the upcoming CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1 7, a reduced cost American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR for adult and child & proper use of AED is being offered on Thursday, June

You must REGISTER at RecOnLine.townofmanchester.org or in person or by phone at the Community Y (860) 647-3164.

4 H E A L T H S E R V I C E S Mass Training CPR The Manchester Health Department, Fire-Rescue-EMS, Manchester CPR Program, Ambulance Services of Manchester and HeartSafe/AED committee are committed to raising awareness of the value of CPR & AED use in Manchester. Therefore, during the upcoming CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1 7, a reduced cost American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR for adult and child & proper use of AED is being offered on Thursday, June 7 th from 6:00-9:00pm at Mahoney Recreation Center located at 110 Cedar Street. Space is limited so call now. The cost is $15.00 for Manchester residents and $25.00 for non-residents. You must REGISTER at RecOnLine.townofmanchester.org or in person or by phone at the Community Y (860) Learn to Control Your Destiny and Live Your Best Life Please join Patty Albright, RN and Allison McDonald, RN from Vernon Visiting Nurse and Health Service (ECHN) as they present Learn to Control Your Destiny and Live Your Best Life for a lively conversation about how to advocate for yourself and how to ensure your medical care choices are honored. This program is being held at the Manchester Senior Center on June 7 th from 11:00am-12:00noon. Come and learn about how to talk to family and doctors about your choices for how you want to live. Discussion will include ways to empower you and help you understand how to deal with chronic medical issues and live your very best life. Medical interventions and goals of care: cure, stabilization of functioning and preparing for a peaceful and dignified death will also be discussed. We are all human and we all have one precious life to live. The focus will be on living, and need to prepare for what is to come. Please call the Manchester Health Department at (860) to REGISTER. Concerned About Hearing Loss? Hearing Loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older and elderly adults. The Manchester Health Department is sponsoring FREE hearing screenings at the Manchester Senior Center on Wednesday, June 6 th from 9:00am-12:00noon. Ralph Campagna of John Caswell of Discount Hearing will be performing the screening. Please call the Manchester Health Department to Schedule an Appointment at (860)

5 SOCIAL WORK SERVICES Quote of the Month: Treasure each moment of happiness. Its value and uniqueness will never appear again. - Life's Little Instruction Book When Do I see the Social Worker? This question is asked often. Anyone can make an appointment to see the Social Worker at any time. Here are some common reasons people meet with the Social Worker: 1. Medicare-whether you re turning 65 and are new to Medicare or if you re on Medicare and need to take a look at your Advantage or Drug plans. 2. Health Insurance Under 65- the Social Worker can assist you with Access Health and explain the process. 3. Housing-maybe your home s become too much for you to care for, or you re interested in seeing what s available in the community. 4. Legal Questions- Although the Social Worker s not an Attorney, they can guide you to legal resources for any issues you may be having including debt related, healthcare advocacy, Power of Attorney, etc. 5. Probate Court -maybe a loved one recently passed away or you need information on Conservatorship. The Social Worker can assist you in these areas. 6. Social Security-maybe you need to apply for disability or are having issues with Social Security and need to explore your options. 7. Dept of Social Services Programs-perhaps you or someone you know is in need of additional services. The Social Worker can guide you through the programs the Dept of Social Services has available and can assist you in applying. 8. Transportation-do you no longer drive or are considering no longer driving? The Social Worker can guide you concerning alternate methods of transportation. These are just some of the topics you can contact the Social Worker about. If you have any questions you re not sure how to answer, feel free to set up a time to meet with the Social Worker!

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Welcome to Cedars-Sinai PATIENT AND FAMILY GUIDE WHEN YOU NEED HELP DURING YOUR STAY SERVICES These services can be called directly from the phone in your room: Hospitality call 3-4444 Patient Relations