Linda Shannon-Hills Our January SBR Wellness Roundup talk will be on Tuesday, January 10, at 4:00 p.m. presented by Sally Krommes from Pima Council on Aging. She will give an educational presentation with tools for organizing medications, safeguarding medications and safely disposing of medications. Join us for this important topic on Tuesday, January 10, at…
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December 2016
Beautiful Day for a Health Fair
Phyllis Ketring The Health Fair was a great success thanks to the dedication, willingness and skill of the SaddleBrooke One staff. They planned, coordinated and worked tirelessly to help this large event go smoothly. Over 100 SaddleBrooke volunteers gave freely of their time assisting exhibitors and fairgoers alike. Thank you to everyone who made this…
December 2016
December Wellness Roundup presentation
Linda Shannon-Hills Acupuncture: An Integrative Treatment for Chronic Pain from Soft Tissue and Sport Injury will be presented by Steve Liu, L.Ac., BSEE from HanLing Acupuncture Healing Center on Monday, December 12, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in La Mesa Room at La Hacienda Clubhouse. One of the most common chronic pain disorders is caused by soft…
December 2016
How do I slow my aging brain?
Dr. Mark Magdanz Delaying the effects of aging has become one very researched topic as the Boomer Generation hits retirement. The process of aging is inevitable, but we may delay the rapidity and severity of life’s changes. Some things that if done delay brain function decline as one ages are well established: 1) Stay socially…
November 2016
Healing Movement System… Restoring Vitality After Injury or Inactivity
Marlene Diskin “Do you have physical challenges? Do you want to be more active? Do you just want to feel better?” With these questions, Joe Pinella opened his talk to guests at the SBR Women’s Club Luncheon on Monday, October 10. Living at SBR we’re so lucky to have easy access to a variety of…
November 2016
Alzheimer’s Association presentation
Nan Nasser Plan to attend a special presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association entitled “Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease.” Family and friends are welcome to join us on Tuesday, December 6, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 14240 N. Oracle Road in Catalina. The phone number…
October 2016
Confused and overwhelmed? Medicare Seminar – October 18
Don Jensen Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans), and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can you know the best one for you? The objective of this seminar is to make Medicare options crystal clear so…
October 2016
October Wellness Roundup documentary “Being Mortal”
Linda Shannon-Hills Casa de la Luz Hospice is partnering with SaddleBrooke Ranch Wellness Roundup group to show a PBS Frontline documentary called Being Mortal on Tuesday, October 11, at 4:00 p.m. in La Mesa Room. This film is based on the bestselling book of the same name by Dr. Atul Gawande. Following the film we’ll have…
September 2016
Wellness Round Up: Who’s looking over your shoulder
People of all ages develop problems with their shoulders, but these problems become even more common with time. By retirement age more than half of the people have partial tearing of their rotator cuff or worse. And the number of shoulder replacements performed in the United States is expected to triple in the next 10-15…
September 2016
Oro Valley doctors give mini-seminars at Health Fair
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The mini-seminars at last year’s Health Fair were very well received. Oro Valley Hospital has graciously arranged for new presenters this year. The presentations will be on the outdoor patio near the Clubhouse. This year’s topics are Sports Injuries and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). The doctors will stay for more discussion…