Health & Wellness
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Your Health
Older adults in the San Gabriel Valley, and throughout the world, may face health issues for the first time, which is one of the reasons many relocated here from the East in the late 1800s. Wealthy families moved to the Pasadena area for the climate which was often touted as a cure, or at least a reprieve from tuberculosis.
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Cancer Support Community Grater San Gabriel Valley
Cancer Support Community offers free support to people impacted by cancer, including support groups and counseling, healthy lifestyle classes, educational workshops, social activities, and resources and referrals.
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Living Beauty Cancer Foundation
Living Beauty Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization who offers free wellness programming and resources to women living with cancer. Women living with cancer or cancer survivors are invited to register on their website as a “Living Beauty” to receive emailed newsletters with invitations to free programs.
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Glendora After Stroke Center
Glendora After Stroke Center is a nonprofit corporation that offers free sessions, support groups, education, activities, and resource connections for those who experienced a stroke and their caregivers every Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
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Ergonomics Explained
If you feel like your body doesn’t work quite well enough with some of the physical objects in your daily life, you might need to improve your ergonomics. Luckily, one of the newest Pasadena Villagers, Marvin Dainoff, is a Certified Professional Ergonomist. Learn some of the principles.
https://www.pasadenavillage.org/blog_posts/443-what-is-ergonomics%3F
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Plan Ahead – And Be Prepared
If you have a medical emergency and need to go to the hospital – are you ready? In a recent meeting of the Pasadena Village’s “Adapting When Life Gets Tough” group, the members discussed emergency responses to medical crises. They agreed that rarely do we plan for an ambulance ride to the hospital! After much discussion, the members of the group concluded that a solution to address the problem was to “Plan Ahead, and Be Prepared.”
https://www.pasadenavillage.org/blog_posts/404-plan-ahead—and-be-prepared
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Skin Cancer Prevention
Through a partnership with City of Hope, Certified Nurse Practitioner Chelsea Abad explained the different types of pre-cancerous skin changes that occur with aging and gave important resources on how to minimize the risk of developing skin cancer.
https://www.pasadenavillage.org/blog_posts/216-city-of-hope—cancer-prevention
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Ageless Sexuality: Reconnecting With Yourself and Others
Current research on the topic of sexuality and aging, discover some of their own hang-ups to having a fulfilling intimate life, and learn some applicable tools to enhance sexual and relational functioning.
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Older Brain Myths
What actionable steps can we take to keep our brains healthy as we age? Research suggests that lifestyle behaviors (e.g., exercise, sleep, diet) can have a significant impact on cognitive aging trajectories. In this talk, Dr. Duke Han will draw upon this research to offer evidence-based recommendations for maintaining brain health into older age.
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Urology 101
Discusses urinary tract, bladder, prostate, and other issues. Find out what issues should get you to seek immediate care and what can be done to prevent and treat urinary tract issues.
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Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Dr. Kidambi share methods to prevent colon cancer and define the role of diet in gut health. Plenty of time to have your questions answered following the presentation.
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Cannabis & CBD
Learn the science behind what makes CBD and medical marijuana (cannabis) so popular among those dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, sleep issues, and more. Pasadena Village’s Educational Programs Committee invites you to learn from Sue as she dispels some myths and shares the latest research surrounding this ancient plant.
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Medicare Interactive
The Medicare Rights Center offers Medicare Interactive as a free and independent online reference tool thoughtfully designed to help older adults and people with disabilities navigate the complex world of health insurance.
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Convalescent Aid Society
Convalescent Aid Society offers free equipment loan program (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, etc.)
626-793-1696
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Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Providing FREE education and support for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and their caregivers.
323-938-3379
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Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter provides free educational programs, support services and care consultations across the Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Tulare, Kings and Inyo counties while also supporting critical research towards a cure.
1-800-272-3900
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Pasadena Village and The National Dialogue on Villages and Healthy Aging Research
A series of six virtual summits were held to spur a national conversation on the future of healthy aging research within villages. Pasadena Villagers Ed Mervine and Dick Myers participated in the planning and in the California session to explore critical questions facing villages.
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Aging & Sleep
Poor sleep can contribute to cognitive decline as well as other conditions like heart disease and stroke. The National Council on Aging developed a guide that includes information on how to identify sleep disturbance triggers, maximize sleep quality, and strategies for better sleep. There also is a PDF checklist that you can use to track your sleep and discuss with your healthcare provider.
https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/sleep/aging-and-sleep/
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I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up!
All of us will fall at one time or another. Suzi Hoge shares the strategies to prevent falls that she learned from Judy Packard at a recent Village Connections presentation at Washington Park.
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Urinary Tract Infection – Watch Out!
Infections are never good. Suzi Hoge writes that UTI’s are often misdiagnosed as dementia because of the effects of the infection in older adults.
https://pasadena.helpfulvillage.com/blog_posts/743-urinary-tract-infection-%E2%80%93-watch-out!
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For Your Hearing Considerations
Dr. Philip Salomon, a diagnostic audiologist, shared about hearing, dealing with hearing loss, and its connection to dementia. Suzi Hoge reviewed this presentation and shared about various aspects of hearing loss, including its connection to dementia.
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Dementia – What you should know!
Dr. Nikita Maniar, MD, MBA presents on causes, symptoms, treatments, research, and prevention regarding Dementia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54pZ7BAf7ns