HICKORY, NC – April 22, 2016 – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) announces it will host a
free lunch and learn for seniors on May 4th from 11am – 1pm at the
Health First Center in Hickory. Guest speakers include: Lynn Winkler,
Registered Dietician with PACE@Home Program of All-inclusive Care for
the Elderly; April Berg, CVMC Fitness Plus Member Relations Specialist
and SilverSneakers Senior Advisor; Megan Lawton, Regional Manager of the
Alzheimer’s Association for the Foothills Region; and Jill Hamrick
CVMC Director of Volunteer Services.
Participants will enjoy lunch and fun brain games while learning about
senior-related topics including nutrition, exercise and how to maintain
independence while contributing to the community. The event will be topped
of with a sweet treat for dessert provided by PACE. The CVMC Health First
Center is located at 1501 Tate Blvd. SE, next to Catawba Valley Imaging
Center. This free event, limited to 20 participants, requires pre-registration
by calling 828.485.2696.
CVMC offers a variety of resources for older adults year-round to help
foster independence, encourage new found passions and provide ways to
make a positive impact within the community including:
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Philips Lifeline GoSafe – a mobile medical alert service that that provides peace of mind
to seniors and their loved ones when they are at home or on the go.
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Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program for Aging Adults – SilverSneakers provides a full access fitness membership to individuals
who qualify through their Medicare Advantage Plan or Supplement. SilverSneakers
is a program designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve
their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. See our class descriptions
to find out the specific classes offered at our facility. FREE to those
who qualify.
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CVMC Volunteering – consider joining the hundreds of CVMC volunteers who share their
time and talents with staff and patients serving in a host of special
roles including answering questions and providing directions at information
desks; volunteering in the Pet Therapy program or playing music for patients
and visitors.