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Health Maintenance Talk
Many older adults have on-going or chronic health conditions that require continual maintenance. Hear from retired family physician, Marvin Murdaugh, MD, on "A Man's Health and Maintenance" on Friday, September 12, 2 p.m. Free for members and $2 for nonmembers.
Laughter, the Best Medicine!
Join this fun class that’s all about finding the humor in life. Led by center member James Hollingsworth. Thursdays, September 18 and October 16, 10-11 a.m. Free for members and $2 for nonmembers.
Health Educations
Physical Therapy students from MUSC continue their health education presentations on Thursdays this fall. The presentations include:
September 4, 12 p.m.
"Nutrition 101"
September 11, 2 p.m.
"Your Passport to Good Health:
Traveling Tips for Seniors"
September 18, 2 p.m.
"Stroke: A Physical Therapist's Perspective"
September 25, 2 p.m.
"Improve Your Golf Game with Tips from Physical Therapists"
October 2, 12 p.m.
"What Your Need to Know about Arthritis"
Free Massages
Certified massage therapist and volunteer, Kathy Taylor, gives free 15-minute chair massages on Mondays, September 15 and 29, and October 13 and 27, 4-5 p.m. Appointment required. Members may only register for one massage per month. Free for members only.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Exercise is one of the best ways to reduce pain and stiffness. This course covers gentle exercises, stretching, strengthening, endurance exercises, relaxation techniques, and much more. Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 9-October 30, 1-2 p.m. $5 for members and $16 for nonmembers.
Lunch with Dr. Lutz
Enjoy participating in straightforward and open conversations on various health topics with Myron Lutz, MD. The topic on Thursday, September 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m. is Diabetes and the topic on Thursday, October 30, 12:30-1:30 p.m. is Metabolic Syndrome. We invite participants to bring their own brown bag lunch to the event. Free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
EnhanceWellness
EnhanceWellness is a comprehensive health promotion program assisting people in making changes in their lives—from losing weight to improving social lives to adjusting to retirement. Get started today! Simply stop by the front desk and ask for your EnhanceWellness welcome packet. Free for members and $55 for nonmembers.
Let's Do Health!
Bunions are one of the most common foot problems and can worsen over time. Learn about the causes, progression and how they can be treated at “The Battle of the Bunion” presented by Blake Ohlson, MD, on Tuesday, September 9, 10 a.m. Offered in partnership with Roper St. Francis Advantage. Free for Advantage Gold and Lowcountry Senior Center members. $5 for nonmembers.
Working Your Mental Muscle
Interim Homestyle Services presents this education program on Monday, September 8, 10-11 a.m. Free for members and $2 for nonmembers. Light refreshments provided.
Breathe Easier
Presented by Interim Homestyle Services Monday, October 6, 10-11 a.m. Get the facts about lung disorder and disease. Free for members and $2 for nonmembers. Light refreshments provided.
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