WORKSHOPS
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Basics Of Medicare
We will provide answers to frequently asked questions about Medicare and offer information helpful to understanding how Medicare works.
Presented by: Tanya Williams, Cigna
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Advance Directive Planning:
What You Need To Know
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Workshop presented By:
Cheryl Mart, MSN, RN-BC, Faith Community Nurse Program Manager, Texas Health Resources and Mary Teague, M.Div., BSN, RN, Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Supervisor, Texas Health Resources |
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How to Prevent Kidney Stones
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Join Parth Shah, MD, a urologist at USMD, to learn about what you can do to help prevent kidney stones from forming, especially during the hot summer months.
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This session will demonstrate how posture has a significant influence on basic physical functions such as breathing, digestion, and bowel movement and how poor postural alignment can cause musculoskeletal pain, increase risk for falls, and lead to possible fractures in the spine. We will discuss how to improve postural habits, employ protective body mechanics and implement postural corrective exercises. |
Workshop presented by Kathlene Camp, PT, DPT, Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. |
10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
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Getting Active
The workshop will offer a plan to create an active lifestyle to help Medicare beneficiaries feel younger, healthier and happier. |
Discuss what being active looks like.
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Workshop presented by Taralynn Hickman, Cigna |
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Workshop presented by:
Cheryl Mart, MSN, RN-BC, Faith Community Nurse Program Manager, Texas Health Resources and Mary Teague, M.Div., BSN, RN, Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Supervisor, Texas Health Resources |
Overactive Bladder: What it Means and How a Urologist Can Help
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Join Parth Shah, MD, a urologist at USMD, to learn about overactive bladder, its causes and treatment options that can help you take back your life. |
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Presented by Dr. Parth Shah, MD, USMD Urologist |
10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Thoughts on Exercise as We Age
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Currently, the closest thing we have to the Fountain of Youth is proper exercise, sleep and nutrition. This session will explore the current physical activity guidelines regarding strength, endurance, balance and flexibility.
Workshop Presented by Mike Richardson, PT, DPT, DHSc |
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Basics Of Medicare
The workshop will provide answers to frequently asked questions about Medicare and offer information helpful to understanding how Medicare works.
Presented by: Tanya Williams, Cigna
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Chair Yoga |
Improve your flexibility and balance without leaving your chair! Chair yoga is an excellent option for those who have various physical limitations, or those who do not prefer other types of yoga classes.
Modify Yoga PosesIncrease FlexibilityAssist with Balance
Presented by Jeka Sisco, Texas Health Resources, Blue Zones Project / North Texas Healthy Communities |
Aging Well
Join Dr. Tamika Perry, DO, a primary care doctor at WellMed to learn about steps you can take to promote aging well.
Workshop presented by Dr. Tamika Perry, DO, primary care doctor at WellMed
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11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WORKSHOP ROOM
Workshop presented by: Lori L. Varnell, J.D., C.P.A. Chief, Elder Financial Fraud, Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office
SESSION 4 WORKSHOPS
12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.
WORKSHOP ROOM
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GETTING ACTIVE |
The workshop will offer a plan to create an active lifestyle to help Medicare beneficiaries feel younger, healthier and happier.
Discuss what being active looks like.
Workshop presented by Taralynn Hickman, Cigna |
12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.
WORKSHOP ROOM
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Keep Food Safe Learn the basics of how to cook a plant-based meal. Short cooking demo to talk about the nutrition of a plant-based diet and how to cook a healthy dish!
Presented by Jeka Sisco, Texas Health Resources, Blue Zones Project / North Texas Healthy Communities |
12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.
WORKSHOP ROOM
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What Can Be Done To Help Prevent Cancer?
Join Gerald Edelman, MD, PhD, a medical oncologist at USMD, to talk about what you can do to help reduce your chances of getting cancer.
Discuss prevalence of cancer
Workshop presented by Gerald Edelman, MD, PhD |
12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.
WORKSHOP ROOM
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Staying Independent - Preventing Falls |
Many older adults move into assisted living is because of falling. This workshop will explore common reasons people fall and provide solutions to revent falling in order for older adults to stay living in their homes safely.
Workshop presented by Kenneth L Miller |
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