The Schofield Adult Wellness Center, located at the Schofield Residence Nursing Facility at 3333 Elmwood Avenue in the Town of Tonawanda, announces that registration is open for following programs scheduled for October. Call 995-3851 for reservations for one or more of the following programs:
“Vitamins & Minerals: Which Ones Should a Healthy Person Take?” takes place on Wednesday, October 5 at 2:00 p.m. If you have questions about which vitamins and minerals you should be taking, Sanford Levy, MD, has answers. In this presentation, he will define vitamins, minerals and supplements, and discuss how to choose the right ones for your particular needs. He will discuss multivitamins, individual vitamins and minerals, dietary supplements and supplement quality.
Schofield’s Annual “Brown Bag Medication Evaluation Clinic” is set for Thursday, October 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Do you have questions about: When you should take your medications? If your medications are affected by the foods you eat? What medications shouldn’t be taken together? For answers to these and other questions, schedule a free half-hour personal pharmacy consultation at the Schofield Residence Medication Evaluation Clinic.
On Wednesday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m., Dr. Li from the Dent Neurological Institute will discuss“Parkinson’s Disease.” This presentation will focus on diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s and the latest research.
“Know Your Risks: Cardiovascular Screening” is set for Wednesday, October 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At this event, Buffalo Ultrasound will conduct preventative diagnostic ultrasound screenings to assess participants’ risk for: stroke (carotid artery), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Peripheral Arterial Disease. Each non-invasive screening takes about 10 minutes and all three can be completed in about 1/2 hour. Participants have a choice of having one, two or all three screenings done. Information on cardiovascular disease risks, prevention and treatment will also be available. Screenings are $45 each, or $99 for all 3. Reservations are required.
The topic on Wednesday, October 26 is “Putting Your Best Foot Forward – The Importance of Proper Footwear.” Come learn about why choosing the right shoe can make a difference. Craig Gonzales, Schofield’s Rehab Supervisor, and a trained pedorthist with Hook’s Shoes, will discuss some of the common problems caused by improper footwear, and tell us how to choose the right shoe.
“Know the 10 Signs – Early Detection Matters” takes place on November 2 at 1:00 p.m. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Call 995-3851 or visit Schofield’s website at www.schofieldcare.org to register, or to learn more about any of these programs.
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