P.O. Box 42195 Tucson, AZ 85775 NON PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUCSON, AZ PERMIT NO. 145 Life After Stroke & Brain Injury SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m. TMC Senior Services 1400 N. Wilmot 8 9 a.m. Check-in, light breakfast, and visit exhibitors 9 9:45 a.m. Your Brain after Injury: On the Path to Recovery David Teeple, MD, TMC Stroke Center/Center for Neurosciences 10 10:45 a.m. Managing Depression Sarah Burger, PhD, Center for Neurosciences 11 11:30 a.m. Community Resources On Your Path to Recovery Leslie Ritter, PhD, Director, Stroke Resource Center 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. The Healing Power of Laughter Gulshan Sethi, MD, Pima Heart, Director of TMC Cardiothoracic Surgery E V E N T 2017 C A L E N D A R April May June TMC SENIOR SERVICES Health & Wellness Lectures & Workshops Advance Directives Advising Cyber-Seniors Memory Training Program Medicare Counseling Support Groups for Chronic Health Issues Seniors Home Visit Program Virtual Dementia Experience TMC HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE TMC GEROPSYCHIATRIC CENTER REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TMC for Seniors is a place for mature adults to learn about important health and wellness issues, socialize, and access community resources.
Join us for healthy food, presentations on brain health and games that will help you keep your brain strong and healthy. Presentations in Classroom. Food and games in Wellness Center. Registration Required. Please arrive 15 minutes before presentation start time to ensure seating. MONDAY, APRIL 17 Golden Years, Golden Brain: Memory for Life The golden years don t have to mean the beginning of a slow decline of our memory. There are many things that can help. Join Jill Jones as she shares some of the tips and techniques you can use to keep your memory strong. The Normal Aging Brain vs. Dementia Have you wondered if a senior moment could signal the beginning of cognitive or memory issues? Don t worry needlessly; these could be just normal age-related issues. Join Heather Pederson, PhD neuropsychologist with the Center for Neurosciences as she explains the normal memory issues we all face as we age, versus the telltale signs of dementia. TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Mild Cognitive Impairment Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early sign of dementia, but some people with MCI never get worse, and a few even get better. Join Morgen Hartford, MSW, Regional Director, Alzheimer s Southern Arizona, as he shares more information about this less-emphasized cognitive condition. The Brain-Exercise Connection Did you know that regular physical activity benefits the brain? Studies show that people who are physically active are less likely to experience a decline in their mental function and have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Join Gene Alexander, PhD Director, University of Arizona Department of Psychology Brain Imaging, Behavior and Aging Laboratory as he shares the latest research on this. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Brain Plasticity: The Key to Learning and Recovery Research has shown that the brain continues to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life allowing the brain to adjust for an injury and change with new situations. Existing areas of the brain can take over functions for damaged areas. Nadia Fike, MD, PhD neurologist and researcher with Center for Neurosciences explains how this happens and what it means for aging brains. Surgical Intervention for Movement Disorders Not all movement disorders are life threatening, but they may impair the ability to function independently. Surgical interventions are used when medications and rehab strategies no longer manage symptoms. Join Thomas Norton, MD neurosurgeon with the Center for Neurosciences as he shares information on how this is done and how effective it can be. THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Traumatic Brain Injury There are many ways to suffer a traumatic brain injury with the risk of brain damage increasing each time we hit our head in a fall, with whiplash, etc. It can affect memory, organizational skills, emotions, behavior and more. Join Sarah Burger, PhD neuropsychologist with the Center for Neurosciences to learn some of the non-physical issues to look for after a TBI and what can be done to help. Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy Do you want to enjoy lifelong brain health? Research has shown that there are some specific things that will help keep your brain healthy. Adam Reynolds, MD neurologist with the Center for Neurosciences will explains what these are and how they can help. Registration is REQUIRED But Easy to Do! Choose one of the 3 Options Below 1) ONLINE at: www.tmcaz.com/seniors Click on Search and register for classes ONLINE at the bottom left side of the page. Highlight Seniors Health and Wellness in the Category Menu and click Search. You ll see a list of all the classes offered through Senior Services - click on the box in the Add column of the class(es) you would like to attend. Then go to the bottom of the page and click on the Add to My Event List. 2) EMAIL at: seniorservices@tmcaz.com with your name, phone number, and the list of the classes you want to attend. 3) PHONE at: 324-4345, leave a message with your name, contact info, and the classes you want to attend. *PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide refunds on class fees. Be sure to CANCEL IF YOU RE UNABLE TO ATTEND A CLASS. We often have waiting lists and this will enable someone else to attend. Location and Hours TMC Senior Services El Dorado Health Campus 1400 N. Wilmot Rd. (520) 324-1960 Class Registration: (520) 324-4345 Email: seniorservices@tmcaz.com www.tmcaz.com/seniors Office Hours: Mon-Thur: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed 12-1 for lunch) Fri: By appointment PIMA WILMOT RD. FAIRMOUNT PARKING www.facebook.com/tmcforseniors SPEEDWAY MAIN PARKING PARKING Main Entrance SUPPORT GROUPS Group Meets monthly on the first and third Thursday, This group is open to all. APDA Parkinson Support Group Meets monthly on the third Tuesday, Those with Parkinson meet in Wellness Center and care partners meet in the JVP Room. Call 326-5400 for more information. Diabetes Education & Support Meets 4-5:00 p.m. Join TMC Diabetes educators every other month for education and support. May 11 and July 13 Stroke Support Group Meets on the third Monday, Stroke survivors meet in Wellness Center and care partners meet in JVP room. Meets April Aug. Alzheimer s Association Younger Onset Caregiver Support Meets on the second Wednesday, 5-6 p.m. For care partners of those younger than 65 with Alzheimer s or another dementia. Tucson Ostomy Support Group Meets on the fourth Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (except for July and Dec). All members and their guests are welcome to attend. Call 206-0268 for more information. Activity Locations at El Dorado Campus Classroom... Wellness Center... Cafeteria... Conference Room... JVP Room...
DISPOSE-A-MED TAKE BACK EVENT TMC Senior Services 1400 N. Wilmot at El Dorado Health Campus Tucson Police Department will be at Senior Services on MONDAY, APRIL 24 10 a.m. 12 p.m. to provide FREE, SAFE, SECURE MEDICATION DISPOSAL. DROP OFF: Any expired/unneeded/unused prescription or over-the-counter meds like vitamins in tablet, capsule form, etc. NO: liquids, crèmes, inhalation/aerosol, sharps While you re here, join us at 9 a.m. for a Medication Safety presentation, and bring your current med bottles from for one-to-one pharmacist consultations. You ll be amazed at what you ll learn. Str ke PREVENTION S A T U R D A Y KNOW THE SIGNS, KNOW YOUR RISK FACTORS FREE tests include: Height/weight/body mass; blood pressure/oxygen saturation; blood sugar/cholesterol; ECT; carotid artery ultrasound. Consults available: physicians, diabetes educators, pharmacists Brought to you by: Saturday, April 15, 2017 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. (last intake 11:30 a.m.) For best results, 8 hour fasting is recommended FREE! No appointment walk-ins only Tucson Medical Center Marshall Conference Center 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712 Expanded parking available For more information call 324-1960 Please allow 45 minutes for screening SURVIVE WELL LIVING WITH CANCER SYMPOSIUM Find out more about the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and shared issues facing cancer patients, their families and caregivers. This free symposium is for those who are in active treatment, are recovering or have been cured. APRIL 22 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. WESTIN LA PALOMA 3800 E. SUNRISE DRIVE 520-324-4876 TMCAZ.COM/SURVIVEWELL17 TMC for Seniors HOME VISITING PROGRAM Do you know an older adult who is homebound and socially isolated who might enjoy a weekly visit or phone call from one of our volunteers? Are you an older adult who is interested in providing this service as a TMC Senior Services volunteer? If you answered yes to either of these questions please contact Anne at 324-3746 or anne.morrison@tmcaz.com to find out how we can help someone you know or how you can help someone else. ADVANCE DIRECTIVES ADVISING PROGRAM Completing health care advance directives in case you are unable to speak for yourself in a critical health situation may be one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Don t think of these directives as something to be done at the end of life. These should be in place while you are healthy and the younger you complete them the better. TMC for Seniors is offering a new program with volunteers and staff trained to guide you through this process. Please don t put it off any longer. We want YOUR healthcare to always be in YOUR control. Call 324-1960 to make an appointment with one of our AD advisors today.
Str ke PREVENTION S A T U R D A Y APRIL 15 7 a.m.-12 p.m. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 24 Know Your Medications Presentation 10 a.m.-12 p.m. DISPOSE-A-MED EVENT Pharmacist Consults 3 Parkinson Education: Understanding Your PD Meds Wellness Wednesdays: Preparing Meals for One or Two 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Memory Training at JCC (four weeks) $ Journey for Control: Diabetes Workshop (four weeks) 5 6 Group 10 1:30-3:30 p.m. 11 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 12 13 Understanding Alzheimer s Tai Chi with JCC 9:30-10:30 a.m. 25 Brain Gym/Group 1 (six weeks) 11-12 p.m. Brain Gym/Group 2 (six weeks) 1:30-3:30 p.m. Behavioral Issues APRIL 2017 4 5-6 p.m. Alzheimer s Assn. Younger Onset Caregiver Support 5:30-6:30 p.m. Advanced Treatment for Hip & Knee Pain 17 18 19 20 (see Brain Week page for detailed information) Brain Fitness $ QiGong with JCC 26 2-4 p.m. 27 I Love Books Group: Brooklyn by Colin Toibin 7 14 21 28 COURSE/EVENT DESCRIPTIONS See below for summer offerings Courses are free of charge except where noted and registration is required. Register online at www.tmcaz.com/seniors, by email at seniorservices@tmcaz.com or phone at 324-4345. Advances in Treatment for Hip and Knee Pain Join Ali Dalal, MD with Tucson Orthopaedic Institute for an interactive discussion highlighting current advancements in joint replacements available. From non-surgical treatment options to the latest Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology, you ll see that faster recovery and reduced pain are more accessible than ever before! April 12 Alzheimer s Film & Discussion Series Join Norma Patrick for bi-monthly films and discussion on Alzheimer s disease and the challenges and impact on care partners and family. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. See calendar for film titles. April 11 and 25 May 9 and 23 June 13 and 27 American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Education Cynthia Holmes, PhD, health psychologist/parkinson coach coordinates this program. For more information visit www.cynthiaholmes.org. April 4, Understanding your PD Meds May 2 Non-motor symptoms of PD June 6, Question and Answer Session Balance Workshop Preventing falls becomes essential as we age. Just one fall can mean the end of independence, and making sure you stay balanced can make all the difference. Join Marilyn Woods at this four-week workshop for tips and practice to help you reduce the risk of falling. Workshop is $30/person (non-refundable or transferable). Register and pay at www.tmcaz.com or 324-1960. Limited to 10 people to allow more individualized attention, meets June 7, 14, 21, 28 Best Face Forward Join Sarah Schram, MD with Pima Dermotology as she shares both medical and cosmetic information on the proper way to care for our skin, especially as we age, advances in treatments to defy age and keep skin healthy throughout life. May 11 Brain Gym Join Patricia Rendón, MEd, Licensed Instructor/Consultant for this six-week movementbased workshop currently being practiced in 87 countries, Brain Gym uses a specific set of movements to support improvement in the areas of concentration/focus, memory, physical coordination, organizational skills and more. It is particularly of benefit to those with a neurological condition like Stroke, Parkinson s, TBI, etc. You must be able to attend all six sessions in the workshop. Register by calling Christina at 324-1960. Two separate sessions are offered each Tuesday for six weeks on April 25 May 30 and June 6 July 11. Brain Gym/Group 1: 9:30 a.m. - Open to everyone/limited to 20 attendees. Brain Gym/Group 2: 11 a.m. - Open to those with a neurological condition/limited to 15 attendees. Care partners to assist with exercise are welcome.
Life After Stroke & Brain Injury MAY 20, 2017 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 8 15 Stroke Support Group Parkinson Education: Non-Motor Symptoms of PD 1:30-3:30 p.m. Alzheimer s Films: Daily Life APDA Parkinson Support Groups 16 22 1:30-3:30 p.m. 23 Family Caregiving 29 30 MAY 2017 W O M E N S H E A L T H M O N T H 2 9 Having Trouble Sleeping? Journey for Control: Diabetes Workshop (four weeks) Memory Training (four weeks) $ May 10, 5-6:00 p.m. Alzheimer s Assn. Younger Onset Caregiver Support Wellness Wednesdays: The Importance of Staying Active Tai Chi with JCC Brain Fitness $ 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Virtual Dementia Experience Qigong with JCC 3 10 Chair Yoga with JCC Practical Advice from an Elder Law Specialist Alzheimer s Caregivers Support 10-11 a.m. Best Face Forward 4-5 p.m. Diabetes Education & Support: Healthy Cooking Demonstration 17 18 Group 24 31 2-4 p.m. Dogs: The Power of Puppy Love Body Sculpt with JCC Strong Bones to Prevent Falls 2-4 p.m. I Love Books Group: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 4 11 25 5 12 19 26 Brain Fitness Would you like to learn how to exercise your brain? Mary Vuke, MA, will help you increase your neural connections as she shows you brain exercises that will help. Each session is different. $5/session (non-refundable or transferrable) Register & pay at www.tmcaz.com or 324-1960. April 26 and May 24 Diabetes Education & Support Join our TMC Diabetes educators every other month for education and support. May 11, Healthy Cooking Demonstration July 13, Traveling with Diabetes Dogs: The Power of Puppy Love Man (or woman s) best friend can make a great difference in our lives especially as we age. They can be trained as service dogs to keep us independent; therapy dogs to provide socialization and help us give back to the community, and finally trained as well-behaved pets to keep us company. The best of all worlds is providing training to a wonderful rescue dog. We hope you ll join representatives from Handi-Dogs, Pet Partners and TMC Pet Therapy as they explain their programs, and some of their service/therapy teams show us what they can do. May 18 Exercise Classes Fitness from The Tucson J Held at TMC Senior Services Try out some exercises that may be new to you. On Wednesdays and Thursdays The Tucson J staff will be offering samples of exercise classes they teach at the Tucson Jewish Community Center Body Sculpting, Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, QiGong and Chair Yoga. Registration is required and space is limited. See calendar for specific dates. Having Trouble Sleeping? Have you tried common tips for getting a good night s sleep without success? Are you relying on sleeping medications? It may be time to look further for a diagnosis and treatment. TMC Sleep Center can help patients get to the root of their sleeping problems using advanced equipment and a staff of registered sleep technologists. Join TMC Neurodiagnostics Manager David Sholes as he shares information about the importance of sleep, normal sleep patterns for older adults and how TMC Sleep Center may be able to help. May 3 I Love Books Group Join Virginia Wise for a lively and fun monthly book club featuring central themes of wisdom and aging. See calendar pages for book titles. April 27, May 25, June 22 Journey for Control: Diabetes Workshop Join TMC diabetes educators for a four-week educational group session that will give you the information and tools you need to stay in control. April 5, May 3, June 7, Aug 9 Medication Safety Medications can be a lifeline to good health or a disaster waiting to happen especially for older adults. The results can be devastating when doses are skipped or too much medication is taken. April 24 Know Your Medications Presentation Join TMC head clinical pharmacist Eric Bergstrom, PharmD, as he shares some of the most common mistakes made when taking medications. Does 3 times per day mean exactly every 8 hours? Does once a day mean any time during the day? and more. DISPOSE-A-MED EVENT 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Drop off your unused medications at the front of our building. Pharmacist Consults Bring your questions and meds or a list for individual consultations.
JUNE 2017 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 19 Stroke Support Group 11-12 p.m. Brain Gym/Group 2 (six weeks) Parkinson Education 1 5 9:30-10:30 a.m. Brain Gym/Group 1 (six weeks) 6 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Memory Training (four weeks) $ 7 Chair Yoga with JCC 8 Journey for Control: Diabetes Workshop (four weeks) 12 1:30-3:30 p.m. 13 20 Questions/100 Answers/ 6 Perspectives Part 1 APDA Parkinson Support Groups 20 1:30-2:45 p.m. Balance Workshop (four weeks) $ 5-6 p.m. Alzheimer s Assn. Younger Onset Caregiver Support 14 15 21 2-4 p.m. I Love Books Group: 22 Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart 26 1:30-3:30 p.m. 27 28 29 30 20 Questions/100 Answers/ 6 Perspectives Part 2 2 9 16 23 Memory Training Workshops Do you find yourself misplacing things or forgetting why you walked into a room? If so, this workshop may be just right for you. In four weeks you ll learn strategies & techniques that address the most common memory complaints. These workshops are only for those with normal age-related memory issues. They are NOT for those who have other cognitive issues such as dementia. The fee is $50 (non-refundable or transferable) and registration is required. For more information or to register call 324-1960. Workshop dates: April 5-26, May 3-24, June 7-28 Practical Advice from an Elder Law Specialist Being aware of what may come could make all the difference when you have to make one of these critical decisions. Join Kenney Hegland, JD, professor emeritus at the University of Arizona School of Law, as he shares advice on the important issues from health to family issues and most everything in between. May 4 Strong Bones to Prevent Falls Making sure you have strong bones is an excellent way to help reduce your chance of falling. Join Michael Urquhart, Cardiac Rehab exercise physiologist as he shows you how to increase your bone strength and what a difference it can make in fall risk. May 25 Virtual Dementia Experience Have you wondered what it feels like to have the confusion & disorientation of dementia? In this session loved ones, care partners, and care providers will be able to experience for themselves a little of what it might be like to have dementia. In order to re-create this state of confusion we will limit your physical senses to make it difficult for you to do simple tasks. This experience enables attendees to identify with and better understand the behaviors and needs of those with dementia. This session does not test for dementia, nor is it for anyone who has been told or suspects that they have dementia. May 31 Sometimes it s hard to make new friends. Join us for coffee, to share your thoughts, meet kindred spirits and connect with other seniors. Your new best friend may be waiting to meet you there! Please arrive on time as we are unable to accept admittance after 10:45 a.m. Our social group meets monthly on the second Wednesday, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9 Wellness Wednesdays Our metabolism changes as we age and knowing how to adapt to this with food choices/ amounts and activity can help you stay healthy as these changes occur. Enjoy a morning with our wellness experts, Mary Atkinson and Laurie Ledford as they help you make the best decisions for your health. April 5, Preparing Meals for One or Two May 17, The Importance of Staying Active Women s Health Month Classes May 4, Chair Yoga May 11, Zumba Gold May 11, Best Face Forward May 17, The Importance of Staying Active May 17, Tai Chi May 25, Strong Bones to Prevent Falls May 25, Body Sculpting