May is Older Americans Month. “Older adults are a growing and increasingly
vital part of our community,” said Carol Robinson, CVMC Lifeline
Coordinator. “Older Americans Month is a great opportunity to celebrate
our parents, grandparents and all of those special older individuals who
have impacted our own lives.” This year’s theme, “Blaze
a Trail,” emphasizes the ways older adults are reinventing themselves
through new work and new passions, engaging their communities, and blazing
a trail of positive impact on the lives of people of
all ages.
On May 4th, Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) will host a lunch-and-learn for
seniors from 11am – 1pm at the Health First Center located on 1501
Tate Blvd. SE next to the Catawba Valley Imaging Center. Enjoy a free
lunch while you test your knowledge with fun brain games and discuss topics
such as nutrition, exercise and how you can continue to stay active in
our community. Guest speakers include: Lynn Winkler, a registered Dietician
with PACE; April Berg,
CVMC’s 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’s Director of
Volunteer Services. Topped of with a sweet treat for dessert provided by PACE. This event
is limited to 20 people so pre-registration is required, call 828.485.2696
to reserve your spot.
CVMC offers a variety of resources for older adults year-round that help
foster independence, encourage new found passions and provide ways to
make a positive impact on someone’s life. Such as:
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.
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.
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.