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Free workshops on cargiving, elder care |
Duet is offering a free, three-part workshop that will focus on three pillars of caregiving: emotional care, physical care and community resources. Brett Petersen, Duet’s director of caregiver services, said the workshop is being offered because there is a need for hands-on education for caregivers since resources are mainly offered online. Each class will focus on one topic for 90 minutes in a hands-on and interactive way. For example, when presenting information on physical care, a physical therapist will be available to offer resources. Also, a mobile home that showcases adaptive, caregiving equipment such as a shower chair, will be on the premises for viewing. Each class will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Church of the Beatitudes, Youth Center, 555 W. Glendale Ave., on the following dates: Feb. 29, Emotional Care; March 14, Community Resources; and March 28, Physical Care. To sign up for this free workshop, call 602-274-5022 or email Petersen@duetaz.org. To learn more about Duet and its free services for seniors, visit www.duetaz.org.
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Educational, fun events at center |
The Sunnyslope Senior Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave., offers a monthly calendar of events to entertain, educate and enliven. This month’s events include: Balance Screening, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8. Nate from Active RX will meet with seniors individually to assess their current physical balance. First come, first serve. Happy Heart’s Dance, 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, with entertainment by Peggy & The Blue Notes. There will be refreshments, prize drawings and a complimentary photo. Trip to the Musical Instrument Museum, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21. Cost is $13, due at sign up. Register at the front desk by Feb. 9. Tai Chi Demonstration, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22. Jerry Johnston will provide a free demonstration to show all Tai Chi has to offer. Lunch at the Phoenix College Culinary Café, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. Sign up by Feb. 7. For more information on these and other programs, call the center at 602-256-4387.
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Anti-aging fitness program offers classes |
Beatitudes Campus will host Ageless Grace classes 4:30-5 p.m. Feb. 10-12. Classes are taught by Denise Medved, who is the founder and creator of the Ageless Grace program. Classes are $10 or by donation and members of the public of all ages and abilities are welcome. Ageless Grace is an easy Anti-Aging Fitness Program practiced in a chair, which creates and re-opens neural pathways of the brain. It is based on the science of neuroplasticity. It is recommended the program be practiced 10 minutes a day, every day for the rest of your life, for the best cumulative benefit. In addition to the 30-minute classes, a Personal Practice Seminar will be taught on 1-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 for people interested in learning the full Ageless Grace system to do it at home. For more information, to view a video clip, or to register for the Personal Practice Seminar, visit www.agelessgrace.com. To sign up for the 30-minute classes at Beatitudes Campus, contact local Ageless Grace Educator Kathryn Bennett, at kathryn.j.bennett@gmail.com or 602-334-8371.
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