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Winter/Spring 2014 Senior Brochure

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Resources Your Health In Sight Laughter is the Best Medicine Many of the diseases affecting your body also manifest themselves in the eyes. This seminar will discuss some common eye disease occurring among seniors such as diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and dry eye. Presented by Dr. Amit Kumar, Carolina Retina Institute. Research shows that laughter boosts the immune system, decreases stress hormones and protects the heart. Join us for lunch, laughter and learn how to laugh more often! Presented by Carolina House of Cary a Brookdale Senior Living Community. 72109 Thu Feb 20 9:30-10:30 a.m. Healthy Eating, Healthy Aging Nutritional strategies to improve health and promote longevity. Food sampling and recipe cards presented. Presented by Amy Moyer, Dietician, Galloway Ridge at Farrington. 72110 Fri Mar 7 9:30-10:30 a.m. Cary Total Life Center Cary Total Life Center (TLC), housed within Bond Park adjacent to the Cary Senior Center, is a unique Adult Day Care Service operation. Cary TLC is one of six Adult Day Care Programs run by Resources for Seniors, Inc. throughout Wake County. Cary TLC service offers needed care for ambulatory and semi-ambulatory, dependent adults – especially those with memory loss and physical disabilities. Cary TLC offers social, recreational, and stimulating activities in a safe and supportive environment. We try to promote a sense of self-worth and dignity through gentle, sensitive care and kindness. We offer assistance to avoid an early and/or inappropriate institutional placement of a loved one. We also provide education, motivation, and support for caregivers. A TLC day features a fun-filled schedule with meals, exercise, music, social experiences, discussions, arts & crafts and much more! Quality care is the aim of all our services; we desire to help your loved one stay as happy, healthy and alert as possible. 72111 Fri Apr 11 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. High Blood Pressure Discover what causes high blood pressure. Start today to change those risk factors that you can control. Presented by Susan Paxton, RN Comfort Keepers. 72112 Fri Apr 25 1-2 p.m. Sleep Issues In today's medical age, it is comforting to know that you have options for treating health issues. Learn how the Gonstead technique, a very gentle form of chiropractic, may help in addressing this often persistent condition. Presented by Legacy Chiropractic. 72113 Fri May 2 9:30-10:30 a.m. Falls Prevention Educational presentation on falls prevention which will include a fun, educational memory game, balance screenings, Physical Therapist for questions and some giveaways. The program is designed for anyone interested in learning about falls prevention and modifying their home environment to prevent falls. Presented by WakeMed Health & Hospitals. 74656 74657 Tue Thu Jan 21 Mar 27 11 a.m.-noon 9:30-10:30 a.m. Registration Dates: Dec 2  Cary Resident  –  EZ Reg Web, EZ Reg Mail-In, EZ Reg Phone Dec 16 Nonresident  –  Any EZ Reg Method FREE Notary Public Service is Please call (919) 460-9008 for more information or to arrange for a visit! 56 available at the Cary Senior Center! Please call (919) 469-4081 to make an appointment with Kristine Hinton, Customer Service Representative. No Automotive or Citizenship Notarizing. January–May 2014 Cary Senior Center

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