Classes
Sun Health Wellness Classes
Please see our list of classes below and check back regularly for newly added classes. Register online by using the “Class Registration” button next to the class or by calling (623) 471-9355.
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Memory Café
Memory Cafés provide a social and resource place for people living with memory loss and their care partners. Caregivers participate in an educational and/or support session while people with memory loss actively participate in a cognitive engagement program.
The Basics of Heart Health
Heart health involves understanding your risk, making healthy choices, and taking steps to reducing your chances of getting heart disease. Dr. Sanjay Shankar from Heart One Associates invites you to learn about the ways you can lessen your risk by taking care of your heart.
$ AARP Safe Driving Class
Designed especially for drivers age 65 and older, the AARP Smart Driver Course is intended to help drivers live more independently as they age and remain safe on today’s roads. Pre-registration is required. The fee is $20 for AARP Members and $25 for non-members, payable by check only. Please bring driver’s license and check made payable to AARP to the session.
DME 101: What You Need to Know
What is durable medical equipment? What do I need? Should I buy or rent? Chris Haas with Haas Medical Equipment will teach you everything you need to know about DME!
Vitamin M (Music) for Dementia: How Music Strikes a Chord
Music can be beneficial for people with dementia and their caregivers. Please join Amanda Marcum, MT-BC from Hospice of the Valley, as she discusses evidence-based findings on how music can positively impact persons living with dementia. Learn about “individualized music” and how to provide music for persons living with dementia.
Advanced Directives
Advance care planning is a facilitated process of planning for future health and personal care. Advance directives guide future decision-making at a time when a person is unable to make their wishes known to their healthcare team. Carla Sutter, MSW, of the Arizona Healthcare Directives Registry will help you design a plan that honors your end-of-life healthcare wishes.
Parkinson’s Foundation: Serving the Community
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research towards a cure. In honor of National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Robin Rhea, director of the Southwest Chapter will be talking about the organization, resources and support that is offered to the community.
Common Foot Issues in Older Adults
Our feet change as we get older, so you may be encountering new foot issues with each step. Dr. Dylan Kaumaya will be discussing three main foot issues as we age- skin and nail conditions, structural deformities and diabetes and foot health.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group-In-Person
Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator team invites you to join this Support Group that offers a welcoming and understanding community where you can find comfort, guidance, and a renewed sense of strength.
Take the First Step: Quit Smoking for a Healthier Life
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the U.S. Learn more about reducing your risk for serious health issues and improving your quality of life. This presentation is offered by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.
