Listen up! Don’t take your ears for granted. Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S. and it can affect the quality of your life and relationships. One out of three people age 65-74 has some level of hearing loss and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty…
Tag: Health
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Hearing Vibes
The hidden disability: hearing loss – how you can help Maria Menconi Hearing loss is very frustrating. Even if you have identified and sought help for your loss, many friends and family forget that you have a loss that is sometimes challenging. This article though will focus on family members and friends who may…
Sports, May 2019
How to reduce health risks by understanding AFib
(Family Features) Oftentimes, seeking to improve your health starts at your core – your heart. One common condition to be aware of is atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Currently impacting up to 6.1 million Americans, AFib is…
Generals, May 2019
Free seminar in May on senior Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact and overviews appropriate supports. This 8-hour course uses roleplaying and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect people to the…
Generals, April 2019
SBR Wellness Roundup welcomes the new Chief Administrative Officer of Oro Valley Hospital
Linda Shannon-Hills Moving to a new state and location, finding new doctors and a hospital can be challenging for us all. Learn more about your local hospital in Oro Valley. SBR Wellness Roundup welcomes Erinn Oller, Chief Administrator for Oro Valley Hospital on Tuesday, April 9 at 4:00 p.m. Erinn will provide an overview of…
November 2018
Save the date for “Dynamic Health” presentation
Linda Shannon-Hills Chiropractic is a health care profession dedicated to the non-surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system. On Tuesday, November 13 at 4:00 p.m., Dr. Watson will discuss his approach of how chiropractic care can aid to “Dynamic Health.” The focus on spinal adjustment is what makes doctors of chiropractic…
November 2018
Seminar on Medicare and health insurance on November 10
Linda Shannon-Hills The health insurance landscape can be tricky to navigate, for both under age 65 health insurance needs and for Medicare beneficiaries. On Saturday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m., Coleen M. Elkins Health Insurance & Medicare Specialist will be at SaddleBrooke Ranch in LaMesa and Montana Rooms to discuss options you may want to…
September 2019
Medicare and Me: Mail order drugs
Leah Kari, Certified Medical Representative Do you like the convenience of receiving your prescription drugs through the mail order feature of your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan? Do you dislike having to call the mail order pharmacy to request your refills? Are you wondering why the plan doesn’t just send your prescriptions every…
September 2019
SaddleBrooke Heath Fair nears
The SaddleBrooke Health Fair is Saturday, October 13, 9:00 a.m.–noon, at the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. Parking will be at MountainView with luxury coaches shuttling between MountainView and SaddleBrooke One. Shuttles run until 1:30 p.m. allowing time for lunch at the Road Runner. Parking for golf carts and cars with handicap stickers is at SaddleBrooke…
September 2019
Mark your calendar for American Red Cross Blood Drive – Sept. 22
Linda Shannon-Hills SaddleBrooke Ranch will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, September 22 from 7:00 a.m. until noon at La Hacienda Clubhouse in La Mesa and Montana Rooms. To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or go online to www.redcrossblood.org. Right now, the American Red Cross has a significant blood shortage…