Health calendar for Aug. 1 through 7, 2024
Upcoming
Free Liver Scans, Mon., Aug. 5, and Wed., Aug. 21, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. ClinCloud is offering free Fibroscans the first Monday (unless it’s a holiday) and third Wednesday of each month at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Call 321-751-6771 to schedule your half hour appointment.
Dietician Series: Fighting Cancer With Your Fork, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. 35% of all cancer deaths in the United States are related to diet. Learn what you can do to reduce your risk. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Senior Health Friday with Nurse Lisa, Live Longer at Home, Fri., Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Presented by Lisa Conway, RN, CCM with Senior Partner Care Services. Refreshments sponsored by Senior Partner Care Services. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Ask The Doctor Lunch & Learn Series, Understanding Frozen Shoulder, Tue., Aug. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera.Presented by Derek Mittleider, M.D. with Vascular & Embolization Specialists. Complimentary lunch will be provided by Vascular & Embolization Specialists for all registered attendees. Seating is limited, RSVP required, call 321-751-6771.
Coffee & Conversation: Chat With a Memory Health Expert, Wed., Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Join us for an open Q & A with Deidra Shubert, a memory and brain health specialist, from Flourish Research - Merritt Island. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Shoulder Pain, Aquatic Health And Rehab, Thurs., Aug. 15 at noon at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. This presentation led by Dr. Terry Shepherd will discuss frozen shoulder, rotator cuff, sprain/strain, and fractures. Call 321-253-6324 to RSVP.
Enhancing Safety & Independence, Wed., Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Join Joseph Downs with the Brevard County Sherriff’s Office to learn about Project Lifesaver, the program designed to protect and locate individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone to wandering. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Quit YOUR Way, Free Tools to Quit Program, Friday Aug. 23 from noon at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Programs cover all forms of tobacco. FREE: Nicotine replacement patches, gum or lozenges *if medically appropriate and 18 years of age or older. Participant workbook & materials. Presented by Tobacco Free Florida, MUST register by calling 407-716-6392.
Pain Management Series: Neuropathy, Fri., Aug. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Is chronic foot pain affecting your ability to do everyday tasks? Presentation by Dr. Lee Neubert with Physician Partners of America. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Living Well after Loss Series: Caring For Yourself, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. This presentation will discuss cooking and shopping for one and getting help when you’re sick or injured. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Ask The Hearing Specialist, Thurs., Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Join Charity Cole with America’s Best Hearing for an open Q&A about hearing loss and purchasing hearing aids. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Support Groups
Loss, Grief & Bereavement Support Group, Thurs., Aug. 8 and 22 at 10 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. While the feelings and emotions associated with grief and loss are unique and individual to each person, one often can find comfort from the experiences of others. Limited seating must RSVP to 321-751-6771. Facilitated by VITAS Healthcare.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group, Wed., Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. The group encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimal care for the person with dementia. RSVP call 321-751-6771.
Ongoing
Parkinson’s Support Group. Every Wednesday morning, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. We are are a group of people who have Parkinson's Disease that come together to talk about our experiences and learn from each other how to navigate this disease. Once a month we have speakers do a presentation about different topics and resources for Parkinson's in our community. We are located at Advance Fitness, 2176 Sarno Rd. Suite 102 Melbourne FL 32935. RSVP 321-693-9246.
Support group for caregivers of Parkinson’s patients. Will take place the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at Advance Fitness, 2176 Sarno Rd. Suite 102 Melbourne, FL 32935. RSVP Janice Moia at 321-693-9246.
Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Classes at Advance Fitness Melbourne. Rock Steady Boxing M-W-F 10:15 a.m.,12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tai Chi with Brad every Thursday at 11 am. $5.00 per person. Please call Janice Moia at 321-693-9246.
Exercise classes in Melbourne. Wickham Park Senior Center, 2784 Leisure Way, Melbourne, offers several senior exercise classes including: Jazzercise LO — Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30–9:30 a.m., QiGong-Tai Chi — Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m., Bones & Balance — Monday 10-11 a.m., Ballroom Dancing — Monday 6:30-8:30 pm, Chair Yoga — Tuesday 3:00-4:00 pm, Line Dancing — Tuesday, 4:15-5:30 pm, Strength & Flexibility — Thursday, 9:30-10:30 am. Call 321-255-4494 or visit www.bcwpsc.org for more information.
Senior exercise classes in Rockledge. Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S. Florida Ave., Rockledge, offers senior exercise classes Monday through Friday. Members $1, non-members $2 per class except Bone Builders class which is donation only. The public is welcome. Call 321 631-7549 for more information.
Line dancing class. An excellent was to stay physically and mentally fit while also enjoying the social benefits. Beginner level. Larry Wright, Instructor (321-323-4928), Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., $5 a class, Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Fl 32940.
Zumba Gold. Perfect for active adults looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Come ready to dance every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Freedom 7 Senior Community Center, inside the Cocoa Beach Country Club, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Everyone is welcome. Visit freedom7seniors.org or 321-783-9505 for more information. Drop in, no preregistration required.
Free Yoga Class With Beth Cooper. Every Wed. and Fri. at 8:30 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Classes begin Wednesday Aug. 14. Please bring your own towel and yoga mat. Call 321-751-6771.
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This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Health calendar for Aug. 1 through 7, 2024