Brain Fitness: Growth Throughout Life, with Cameron Svendsen & Sun Health CHWb
The idea that our brains inevitably deteriorate as we age isn’t necessarily true. However, we must commit to a regimen of preventative activities throughout our older years to sustain healthy cognitive functioning. Cameron Svendsen, MSW, LCSW, offers tips to maximize our brain power and keep our minds sharp for a lifetime. For more information contact […]
Culinary Tips–Using Sugar Substitutes with Margaret Brown, RD
Join Registered Dietitian Margaret Brown of Sun Health’s Center for Health & Wellbeing in this full length, informative class about cooking sugar substitutes. In this presentation, Margaret discusses the latest research about different types and brands of sugar substitutes, and how to use them to the fullest advantage in your best recipes. For more information […]
Diabetes Self-Management with Sun Health’s Center for Health & Wellbeing
Bonnie Boyce-Wilson has a family history of diabetes. When her doctor informed her that her A1Cs were higher than he’d like to see them, he told her that she needed to watch her diet and exercise more. On her own, Ms. Wilson was not having the success that she would have liked to see in […]
Fall Prevention with Rhonda Zonoozi by Sun Health
As we get older, our risk for falling increases and falls can be devastating to our health. Find out more about the personal risk factors and how to protect yourself and reduce your fall risk in your home and surroundings with Rhonda Zonoozi of the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing.For More Information, Please […]
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day 2015 by Sun Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BIRyapnuk4 Falls among seniors can be attributed to a many factors, including health problems and living environment,” says Rhonda Zonoozi, exercise physiologist and certified health and wellness coach atthe Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing. Medical issues such as arthritis, heart disease, muscle weakness, dementia, vision changes and certain medications can increase the chance […]
Living Well With Chronic Illness–Sun Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ohn8dCxhI Ronald Guziak, President and CEO of Sun Health, discusses Sun Health’s Chronic Disease Management Programs. Sun Health strives to meet the needs of families and individuals in the community facing chronic illness. The programs are designed to keep individuals in their homes and reduce the need for institutionalization and hospitalization. For more information, visit […]
Strength Training with Rhonda Zonoozi of Sun Health’s Center for Health & Wellbeing
Join Rhonda Zonoozi of the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing as she brings to light key components of strength training basics for seniors. The class focuses on balancing medical needs and considerations with strength training and building lean muscle mass. Add strength to your routine with Sun Health’s Center for Health & Wellbeing! […]
“Weigh” To Go by Tracy Garrett & Sun Health’s Center for Health & Wellbeing
“Weigh” to Go! is a 15-session weight management program that combines nutrition and physical activity in a supportive group setting. Led by our registered dietitian and exercise physiologist/health coach, “Weigh” to Go! includes 12 weekly 90-minute sessions followed by three monthly follow-up sessions. For more information, and to sign up for classes, please contact us!http://www.sunhealthwellbeing.org/623.832.WELL […]
Nutrition & Inflammation–Tracy Garrett & Sun Health’s Center for Health & Wellbeing
Inflammation is a hot topic in health circles. There is evidence suggesting it may be a factor in a host of ills ranging from neurological disorders, to allergies, to intestinal problems to heart disease. Of course, not all inflammation is fire and brimstone. Acute inflammation protects and heals the body after an injury or infection. […]
Diabetes Self Management byTracy Garrett & Sun Health’s Center for Health & Wellbeing
Sun Health’s DSME program, accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, helps individuals with diabetes learn how to manage their disease through healthy eating, regular physical activity, medication management, problem-solving, coping skills, self-monitoring of blood glucose levels and preventing or managing diabetes-related complications. The program is taught by a certified diabetes educator who also […]
