Stepping On: Building Confidence, Reducing Falls

New 7-week class starts Monday, May 4

Join this 7-week workshop where you’ll learn exercises and strategies to help prevent you from falling. Stepping On is a program that has been researched and proven to reduce falls in older people. It consists of a workshop that meets for two hours a week for seven weeks. Workshops are led by a health professional and a peer leader - some who, just like you, is concerned about falls. In addition, local guest experts provide information on exercise, vision, safety, and medications.

Topics include:
*simple and fun balance and strength training
*The role vision plays in keeping your balance
*How medications can contribute to falls
*Ways to keep from falling when out in your community
*What to look for in safe footwear
*How to eliminate fall hazards from your home

Is this workshop for you?
Stepping On is designed specifically for anyone who: is 65 or older; has had a fall; experienced loss of balance or “near falls” in the past year; is fearful of falling; lives at home; does not have dementia.

The fee for this 7-week program is just $20 and includes ankle weights, course materials, and a healthy snack at each class.

Call 615-371-0090, ext. 8510 to register or sign up online.

Understanding Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids

Spend your lunch hour with us as

the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center presents

this free hearing loss seminar.

Thursday, April 2 at Noon.

Vanderbilt audiologists Alicia Barker and Haley Butler will discuss new and innovative solutions for hearing loss, including the latest technologies in hearing aids. Their presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

 

So bring your lunch; bottles water and cookies are provided. The seminar is free, but you must register by calling (615) 936-5016 or by registering online at VanderbiltHealth.com/events.

Normal Aging and the Brain

 

Thursday, January 8

6-7:30pm

Free seminar

 

Yikes! I've Lost My Keys Again:

What is Normal Aging?

As we age, our mental abilities change. A certain amount of forgetfulness and slowed thinking is to be expected, but how do you know what is normal? Neurologists Dr. Pamela D. Drury, Ph.D., BCN and Dr. Jessy Barclay, Ph.D. will explain how they determine if your lapses are just normal "senior moments", or may be something more serious. They will also discuss steps you can take now to improve cognitive functioning and lower risk factors for cognitive problems down the road.

  Click here to register for this seminar or call 615-371-0090 ext 8510.

 

Presenters’ Bio: Dr. Drury is the Founder and Director of Neurobehavioral Associates of Nashville. Her goal is to help clients achieve their highest potential by focusing on brain health. She trained at both Vanderbilt and Duke Universities, is a Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist, and is Board Certified in Neurofeedback.  Dr. Jessy Barclay, Ph.D. is the Founder and Director of Psychology Associates, PLLC. She is a licensed neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist who offers neuropsychological evaluation services to children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Dr. Barclay completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Connecticut.

 



Does Getting Old Mean Getting Sick?

Not necessarily! Attend a free health seminar at the library next Tuesday evening, and gain an understanding of: 1) the underlying cause of most age-related diseases in America today, 2) how the Standard American Diet, lifestyle choices and environmental factors play a part, and 3) ways individuals can decrease their risks for cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and other age-related diseases. Space is limited... please register today!

 

Date: Tuesday, September 17

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Place: Fall Room

Registration: Online - Click Here

Communicating With Your Loved One: Finding Ways to Connect Despite Alzheimer's

Learn communication tips that can be used when verbal communication is not effective in many stages of Alzheimer’s or Dementia. These non-verbal techniques will help caregivers convey the message they are trying to share with their loved ones.

Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration: Online - Click Here!

A Better Nest: Making Your Home Work for You!

As we progress through life, we experience changing sets of needs that relate to how we live in our homes. Learn what it means to set-up your home to successfully Age-in-Place. This seminar will explore the single biggest challenge that opposes our efforts to Age-in-Place and debunk the most commonly held myths surrounding this topic. Receive a reference guide to take home that offers tips for ways to make your home work you and your family. For your convenience, we are offering this workshop on two days, and at different times.

Date: Monday, August 20
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Registration: Online - Click this link

Date: Thursday, August 23
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Registration: Online - Click this link