Dateline October - December 2019 | Page 9

For Your Health and Wellness Maintaining Healthy Joints Learn to manage osteoarthritis of the thumb and knee. Practice strategies that will help reduce pain/symptoms and improve function of these joints in your daily life, options for appropriate exercises, bracing options, ergonomics, adaptive devices, and non- pharmacological symptom management. OSI Physical Therapy Date: Tue, Sep 24 Time: 6:30–8:00 pm Cost: $29 Class #: AEW7 Location: OSI Physical Therapy 1700 Tower Dr W Stillwater, MN 55082 The Healthy Brain: Maintaining Mental Fitness— Can Your Brain Span Match Your Lifespan Learn four strategies you can use now for mental fitness and to help ensure a healthier brain. Even for those experiencing some memory loss, continuing to work on having a healthy brain is essential. Carolyn Klaver Date: Wed, Oct 16 Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm Cost: FREE! Please pre-register Class #: AEW2 Location: Gladstone, 105 Hear for the Health of It Discover the consequences of untreated hearing loss in older adults. Learn how to get an accurate diagnosis of hearing loss, explore no- and low-cost apps and devices, discover helpful communication strategies, and MUCH more! Discussion will include information on the Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) program, which provides telephone equipment at no cost to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, speech disabled, or have a physical disability and need adaptive equipment in order to use the phone. A demonstration of various devices is included. Don’t ignore hearing loss! Mary Bauer and Beth Brostrom Date: Wed, Oct 30 Time: 1:00–3:00 pm Cost: FREE! Please pre-register Class #: AEW5 Location: Gladstone, 105 Core and More: Active and Upright Learn how to improve and maintain core strength and balance as you age, how to set up a safer home environment and strengthen postural muscles for improved balance and fall reduction. OSI Physical Therapy Date: Tue, Nov 5 Time: 6:30–8:00 pm Cost: $29 Class #: AEW6 Location: OSI Physical Therapy 1700 Tower Dr W Stillwater, MN 55082 Veterans Aid and Benefits and Flag Ceremony Calling all veterans and families of veterans! Following the presentation of clolrs by the North St. Paul VFW Post 1350 Color Guard, settle in with coffee and rolls to discuss the services and benefits available to you. Learn about accessing your benefits as well as the role of veteran advocates. Ramsey county Veterans Services Date: Fri, Nov 15 Time: 9:30 am–12:00 pm Cost: FREE! Please preregister Class #: AEW16 Location: Gladstone, gym Pathways Foot Care Clinic A foot health assessment and treatment provided by Elizabeth Connolly, RN, BSN, PHN, BA. The initial visit is $35 and visits thereafter are $30. Pathways Foot Care Clinic is at Gladstone on the second Wednesday of the month. By appointment only, call the office at 651-748-7250 to schedule. TOPS Weight Loss Support Looking to shed some unwanted pounds? Consider TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). There are two different meeting options to choose from: Mon 1:00–2:00 pm Thu 9:30–11:00 am District 622 Community Education • Gladstone 55+ Center • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250 9