Still Hopes » Wellness http://www.stillhopes.org/blog Living an Abundant Life Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:59:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Still Hopes Wellness Programs featured as WLTX Spotlight Story http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/still-hopes-wellness-programs-featured-as-wltx-spotlight-story/ http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/still-hopes-wellness-programs-featured-as-wltx-spotlight-story/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:27:07 +0000 stillhopes1 http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/?p=1231 Still Hopes Wellness Programs featured as WLTX Spotlight Story is a post from: Still Hopes

]]> Check out the Spotlight Story below that aired on Columbia’s WLTX.  See the interview with Still Hopes Director of Wellness, Denise Heimlich.  Denise and Derry London discuss the benefits of “Changing the Way We Age” wellness programs available at Still Hopes.  Open to both Still Hopes residents and the community at large, the state-of-the Center for Wellness at Still Hopes provides safe and effective exercise programs designed specifically for adults age 55 and older.

Visit www.StillHopes.org/Wellness for more details.

 

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]]> http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/still-hopes-wellness-programs-featured-as-wltx-spotlight-story/feed/ 0 Still Hopes Presents Brunch and Learn http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/still-hopes-presents-brunch-and-learn/ http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/still-hopes-presents-brunch-and-learn/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:31:50 +0000 stillhopes1 http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/?p=1198 Still Hopes Presents Brunch and Learn is a post from: Still Hopes

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Join us for made-to-order omelets, mimosas, informational speakers and good company. As a service to our community, Still Hopes presents Brunch & Learn, a series of programs designed to help answer questions about retirement options, wellness, and the sale of a home.

Come enjoy homemade brunch – with a lively presentation on the side.  We invite you to attend one or more of these programs on dates that fit your busy schedule. 

Housing Values and Your Future
Morris Lyles, Broker in Charge, ERA Wilder Realty, Inc.
Nov. 17 & 29  /   Jan. 10 & 19  /  Feb. 2 & 16 

The Seven Elements of Wellness
Denise Heimlich, Director of Wellness, Still Hopes
Nov. 29  /  Dec. 8 & 20  / Feb. 2  

Smart Planning, Good Moves
Katherine J. Anderson, owner Katherine Anderson Design-Interiors
Nov. 17  /  Dec. 8 & 20  /  Jan. 10 & 19  /  Feb. 16 

RSVP to Meredith George at 803-739-5040 or mgeorge@stillhopes.org

 

 

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]]> http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/still-hopes-presents-brunch-and-learn/feed/ 0 How to Stay Cool in Summer Heat and Symptoms of Hyperthermia http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/how-to-stay-cool-in-summer-heat-and-symptoms-of-hyperthermia/ http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/how-to-stay-cool-in-summer-heat-and-symptoms-of-hyperthermia/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:11:03 +0000 stillhopes1 http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/?p=1140 How to Stay Cool in Summer Heat and Symptoms of Hyperthermia is a post from: Still Hopes

]]> One of the normal effects of growing older is the body’s lessened ability to cool itself in hot summer temperatures. The best defense against the heat of summer is to drink plenty of fluids. Symptoms of hyperthermia or heatstroke include
• Lack of energy
• Lack of appetite
• Dizziness
• Muscle cramps
• Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
• Excessive weakness
• Breathing problems
• Dry skin with no perspiration
• Chest pain

To help someone who may be experiencing heatstroke
• Loosen clothing
• Elevate the head above the body
• Drink cool water or eat ice chips
• Bathe the head and body in cool water
• Seek medical assistance

To learn more about heatroke or how Solutions for Living at Home can help you stay cool this summer, call 803.223-6172.

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]]> http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/how-to-stay-cool-in-summer-heat-and-symptoms-of-hyperthermia/feed/ 0 Life Expectancy Calculator http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/life-expectancy-calculator/ http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/life-expectancy-calculator/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:23:45 +0000 stillhopes1 http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/?p=1130 Life Expectancy Calculator is a post from: Still Hopes

]]> The Living to 100 Life Expectancy Calculator uses the most current and carefully researched medical and scientific data in order to estimate how old you will live to be. Most people score in their late eighties… how about you?

The calculator asks you 40 quick questions related to your health and family history, and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Go to livingto100.com and check it out.

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]]> http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/life-expectancy-calculator/feed/ 0 Still Hopes Presents WE CAN Prevent, Treat, and Beat Colon Cancer http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/still-hopes-presents-we-can-prevent-treat-and-beat-colon-cancer/ http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/still-hopes-presents-we-can-prevent-treat-and-beat-colon-cancer/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:09:02 +0000 stillhopes1 http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/?p=1125 Still Hopes Presents WE CAN Prevent, Treat, and Beat Colon Cancer is a post from: Still Hopes

]]> On July 20 Solutions for Living at Home will partner with USC’s Cancer Research Center to present “WE CAN! Prevent, Treat, and Beat Colon Cancer” for staff, residents, and the West Columbia/Cayce community.  The program is supported by a grant from The Duke Endowment, and is free and open to the public — no products or services will be sold.  Topics include colon cancer awareness, and information and resources on getting screened for colon cancer.

The event will be held in the Garden Room at Still Hopes from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.  No registration is required.

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]]> http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/still-hopes-presents-we-can-prevent-treat-and-beat-colon-cancer/feed/ 0 Brain Fitness – Peak Performance to air on PBS http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/brain-fitness-%e2%80%93-peak-performance-to-air-on-pbs/ http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/brain-fitness-%e2%80%93-peak-performance-to-air-on-pbs/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:48:28 +0000 stillhopes1 http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/?p=1020 Brain Fitness – Peak Performance to air on PBS is a post from: Still Hopes

]]> One of the many wellness opportunities available to both Still Hopes residents and those from the surrounding community is participation in our brain fitness classes featuring the “Posit Science” program.

Starting this week, PBS Television will be airing the special, “Brain Fitness – Peak Performance” featuring the creator of the Posit Science Program, Dr. Michael Merzenich. The special focuses on the neurological basis of expertise and highlights three types of experts—master musicians, pro baseball players, and simultaneous translators—and shows how their brains have specialized to their amazing skills. Check your local PBS listing for air times in your area.

For more information on brain fitness training at Still Hopes, contact Denise Heimlich at 803-739-5044, or dheimlich@stillhopes.org.

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]]> http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/brain-fitness-%e2%80%93-peak-performance-to-air-on-pbs/feed/ 0 Eat Right for Your Brain! http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/eat-right-for-your-brain/ http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/eat-right-for-your-brain/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:16:42 +0000 admin http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/?p=767 Eat Right for Your Brain! is a post from: Still Hopes

]]> The same company that pioneered the Still Hopes Brain Fitness program has recently announced their brain fitness cookbook and weekly recipe program!

According to PositScienc® chairman, Jeff Zimman:  “We want to help people get their brains in the best shape possible. While brain training is a major piece of the puzzle, there are other things you can do for better brain health. Eating the right foods is one of them!”

In the PositScience e-newsletter, he goes on to say:  “ThinkFood is a cookbook we’re putting together that features brain-healthy recipes. We know the science but, since we’re not chefs ourselves, we asked for help from the food blogging community in creating the recipes.  People who sign up for the ThinkFood ”Recipe of the Week” program will get a healthy and tasty recipe in their email each week, along with access to information on the science, the blogger, and more – all free. You can sign up at ThinkFoodCookBook.  Invite your friends, too! The full cookbook will be available for purchase in July, but you can get a free recipe each week by signing up.”

(source: PositScience® Brain Fitness News – June e-issue) 

To learn more about the Brain Fitness Program at Still Hopes visit our website.

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]]> http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/eat-right-for-your-brain/feed/ 0 Nia Dance Comes to Still Hopes http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/nia-dance-comes-to-still-hopes/ http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/nia-dance-comes-to-still-hopes/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:53:45 +0000 stillhopes1 http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/?p=227 Nia Dance Comes to Still Hopes is a post from: Still Hopes

]]> Join the Gentle Tuesday Evening Dance Class at the Shearouse Wellness Center.  Regain youthful vitality, form and function in an exhilarating hour of music and movement.  

Still Hopes is proud to present Nancy Whitlock, a certified Nia Blue Belt.  Nia combines nine movement forms to build stability, balance, endurance and flexibility.  The Nia class is adaptable for all ages and levels of fitness.   Our Tuesday evening class is designed for the young-at-heart (55+).

Tuesdays – 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.   $12 per class paid by the month.

For more details and registration information, e-mail Nancy at niacolumbia@gmail.com or call 803-779-2977.

Visit the Still Hopes website to see all of the wellness and fitness programs that are open to the community.  www.stillhopes.org/wellness

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]]> http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/nia-dance-comes-to-still-hopes/feed/ 0 Still Hopes Brain Fitness Program on WISTV http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/still-hopes-brain-fitness-program-on-wistv/ http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/still-hopes-brain-fitness-program-on-wistv/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:29:11 +0000 admin http://www.stillhopes.org/blog/?p=222 Still Hopes Brain Fitness Program on WISTV is a post from: Still Hopes

]]> Columbia TV station WIS News 10 presented the Still Hopes Brain Fitness program on their health segment this week.  Click here for the full story and video.

You really can Think Faster, Focus Better,  Remember More and  Drive Safer.  The PositScience® Brain Fitness Training Program is available through the Still Hopes Center for Wellness.

Contact the Still Hopes Director of Wellness at 803-739-5034.  Or visit our website for more information about all of the Wellness and Fitness Classes offered at Still Hopes.

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]]> Think Faster.  Focus Better.  Remember More.  Drive Safer.

At Still Hopes we now offer the PositScience® Brain Fitness Training Program.

Yes, you can Train Your Brain!  You can also help maintain your driving independence with DriveSharp™. This program will help improve visual processing, sharpen visual precision and improve visual working memory.

Contact the Still Hopes Director of Wellness at 803-739-5034.  Or visit our website for more information about the DriveSharp™ course and all of the Wellness and Fitness Classes offered at Still Hopes.

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