Health & Fitness
The Tallahassee Senior Center Health Program offers seniors the resources to continue a lifestyle of positive aging through low or no-cost preventive health care and education. The Center's Health Program Coordinator, a registered nurse, facilitates a variety of preventive health screenings. The nurse is also available to assist seniors with accessing medical services available in the community. Volunteer nurses and aides provide additional helping hands and administrative support.
Health Happenings
Unless otherwise noted, Health Happenings presentations are from 11:00am - 12:00n in the Tallahassee Senior Center Dining Room.
Special Class! Self-Defense for Seniors
Kim Klein, FSU Exercise Science major and black belt in Karate, shares no-nonsense suggestions to protect yourself from bodily harm and avoid becoming a victim. Recommended for men and women. Call 891-4009 to RSVP.
- Monday, March 17, 10:00 - 11:00am
- Wednesday, April 2, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Peacefully Co-Exist with Mosquitoes - Wednesday, March 26
Judy Gross, Leon County Mosquito Control, talks about mosquito behavior, life-cycle, and ways to avoid being eaten alive.The Shingles Vaccine: Is it for Me? - Wednesday, April 16
Ann Waltz, RN, Leon County Health Department, answers questions about shingles and the new shingles vaccine.ÂSleep: Are You Getting Enough? - Wednesday, April 23
Lewis James, Respiratory Therapist and Director of Clinical Services, Desloge Home Oxygen, discusses the importance of and strategies for getting optimal sleep. Bring questions about your own sleep problems.The Art of Breathing - Monday, May 25
Yoga instructor, Bridget Kamke, offers a special demonstration of breathing consciously for optimal health. Learn the physical and mental benefits of deep breathing, and experience yogic breathing techniques to rejuvenate, refresh, and give you a deeper connection with yourself.Laughter for a Lifetime
Introducing a six-week class loosely based on Paul McGhee’s eight-step program for learning how to use humor to survive in a stressful world. Expect to share toys, get silly, hear bad jokes, laugh at yourself, and feel better about life. Call 891-4000 to register.
- Beginning Thursday, April 10, 10:30 – 11:30am
Health Screenings and Services
- Blood Pressure Screenings: Tuesday – Thursday, 10am – 12:00n by medical volunteers.
- Glucose Screenings: 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday each month, 10:30 – 11:30am by Capital Health Care, Heritage Health Care and NHC HomeCare.
- Vision Screenings: 2nd Tuesday each month, 9:30 – 11:30am by South East Eye Specialists.
- Hearing Screenings: Wednesday, April 9, 9:30 - 11:30am, by Hearing and Balance Associates
- Balance Screenings and Postural Assessments: Thursday, April 17, 9:30 – 11:30am by TOSPT. Physical Therapist offers screenings to assess balance and gait and offer strategies to decrease risk of falls.
- Seated Massage & Reiki:
- Tuesday, April 1, 10:00am - 12:00n, Seated Massage by Norma Reesor, LMT
- Tuesdays, April 1, 15 and 29, 10:30am - 12:00n, Reiki by Susie Howell, Reiki Master
- Every other Friday, March 28, April 11 & 25, and May 9, 10:00am - 12:00n, Jonathan Walker, LMT
- Bone Density Screenings: Tuesday, April 22, 10:00am - 12:00n. Offered by Radiology Associates. Simple test to determine if you are at risk for thinning of the bones (osteoporosis).
- Pulse Oximetry Screenings: Thursday, April 24, 10:00am - 12:00n. Offered by Desloge Home Oxygen. Quick, easy screening determines the condition of your respiratory system by measuring how much oxygen is in your blood.
Fitness
Feldenkrais at the Tallahassee Senior Center - New
Friday, beginning March 28, 11:00am – 12:00n (replaces Friday seated yoga).
Be part of the first Feldenkrais Method's class in North Florida! Beneficial for those experiencing chronic or acute pain of the back, neck, shoulder, hip, legs or knee, as well as for healthy individuals who wish to enhance their self-image. Taught by Craig Stubbs, LMT, Feldenkrais Practitioner-in-Training.
Brain-Body Balance
Low impact. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.
- Monday, 1:30 - 2:30pm at Tallahassee Senior Center
- Wednesday, 2:00 – 3:00pm at Heritage Oaks
Chair Yoga
Tuesday, 11:00am – 12:00n by Certified Yoga Instructors Bridget Kamke. A gentle yoga workout for increased mobility, bladder control, self-esteem, and mental focus.
Life Exercise
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 – 10:30am by instructor. Aerobics, light weights, and stretching.
Vitalife Group Exercise Class
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 – 5:00pm by Universal Health Care. Low impact, total body workout.
Tai Chi
Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 – 11:00am Beginner's class; 11:00am – 12:00n Continuing class.
Yoga
Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00pm, taught by certified yoga instructor Pamela Hunter. Vigorous practice for adults includes poses, relaxation, and mediation. Wear comfortable clothes and bring yoga mat (if you have one). Cost: $10 seniors; $12 others.
Podiatrist Screening & Footcare
Thursday, May 8, 1:30pm, Dr. Gary McCoy, podiatrist will cut toenails and assess foot problems in the Health Suite. Dr. McCoy accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and secondary insurance, which may cover costs for this service if you have diabetes, vascular disease, neuropathy, renal failure, MS, or take Coumadin. Otherwise, $25 flat fee applies. No appointment necessary.
Other Health Related News
Donations of Medical Equipment Appreciated
The Senior Center graciously accepts donations of new or used (but clean) medical equipment. We serve as a community resource for seniors that are in need of durable medical equipment, short or long term. We currently have plenty of bedside commodes (potty chairs) but are accepting shower chairs, walkers, bathtub grab bars, adult diapers, scooters, lift chairs, and canes.