Healthscope 2012
Health Education and Screening
Through the Healthscope program, health care professionals offer programs emphasizing wellness and disease prevention at senior centers throughout the county. Topics include vision screening, diabetes self-management, stress management, hearing screenings, weight management, cancer education and much more. Blood pressure screenings are held on a regular basis at most senior centers.
Take Charge Of Your Health, Living Well
This program is being offered free of charge by the Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA) in partnership through a partnership with the Maryland Department of Aging, National Council of Aging and sanofi aventis U.S. The workshops are for people 18 years and older with chronic conditions or diabetes. The program is modeled after the Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) and Diabetes Self Management Program (DSMP) from Stanford University.
Leaders Needed for Take Charge of Your Health Living Well Program
Would you like to provide valuable information to individuals living with a chronic disease? Could you lead a class if given a prepared script? Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? If the answers to these questions are yes, you might want to become a “lay leader” in the Baltimore County Department of Aging’s program “Take Charge of Your Health, Living Well” workshops. This program, also known as the Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP), was developed by Stanford University and is designed to be led by laymen, not professionals. “Take Charge of Your Health, Living Well” is an interactive program requiring the participants to work together and talk things out in a group.
The only requirement to be a lay leader is either to have a chronic condition or live with someone who does. The Baltimore County Department of Aging will offer a free four day lay leader training in March 2012. For more information on dates and location regarding this program, please contact MAP at 410-887-2594.
Better Choices, Better Health Workshop
A free Better Choices, Better Health Workshop can help you get the support you need and find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue, and stress. You'll discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment options, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, or anxiety, a Better Choices, Better Health Workshop can help you get back in charge of your life.
The no cost Better Choices, Better Health Workshop is held entirely online and enables you to participate from any computer with an Internet connection. You'll join up to 25 others in an interactive workshop and participate in easy-to-follow online sessions, which are posted each week for six weeks. You'll log on at your convenience 2-3 times per week for a total of about 2 hours per week.
You'll learn from trained volunteer leaders, many with health conditions themselves. You'll set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health-and your life. Sign up today!
Living Better: Understanding Your Health
“Living Better: Understanding Your Health” is a health fair that will feature primary and specialty care physicians who will conduct informational sessions, FREE health screenings, and will answer questions regarding health maintenance and prevention.
National Healthcare Decision Day 2012
In association with this national educational event, Baltimore County Department of Aging will host three seminars on advance directives.
Shingles Information Sessions / Shingles Vaccination Clinics
Baltimore County Department of Aging, in partnership with Halethorpe Pharmacy and Independent Drug, is offering shingles information sessions and shingles vaccination clinics.
Vision Screening
Come for a FREE Vision Screening given by Maryland Society for Sight. Appointments Required. Please call your local senior center in advance for an appointment time.
Kidneys Evaluate Yours (KEY) Screening
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland in partnership with Baltimore County Department of Aging is offering free health screenings for the early detection and intervention of kidney problems thorough a KEY screening. A free screening designed to identify early markers for high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease will be held at two BCDA senior centers in 2012.
Transitioning To Medicare
Turning 65 years of age or disabled? Are you ready to enroll in Medicare? Baltimore County Senior Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will set you on the right course. This free and beneficial program is available at the following locations: Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Essex Library and Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Catonsville Library. Both program are from 6 - 8 p.m. and registration for these can be done by calling 410-887-2059 or by e-mail to medicareinformation@baltimorecountymd.gov
Health Treasures in Healthcare
Join St. Joseph's Medical Center staff on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10 a.m., at Bykota Senior Center, 611 Central Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 as presenters speak on alternative health care options for seniors: genetic counseling/testing for specific cancers and clinical trials.
Resiliency
Join Susan parks of the Mental Health Association of Maryland for a discussion on the benefits of being resilient.
Stress Relief and Relaxation
Join St. Joseph's Medical Center as they discuss the effects of stress and identify better ways to cope.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Join Frances Bond, PhD to learn how many grandparents are coping with this increasing trend.
Ask the Physical Therapist
Discover methods to improve your well-being from a physical therapist from Physiotherapy Associates at one or more of the educational presentations on fall risk, arthritis, back pain and posture.
Joint and Back Health
Learn how to live pain free! Enjoy a free screening provided by White Marsh Healthcare and Physical Medicine. This is a 10-minute evaluation and nerve testing with computer technology.
I am Too Old to be Poisoned, Right?
Join Angel Givens, R.Ph., MBA, CS PI from the Maryland Poison Center as she shows you that poison control isn’t just for kids!
Hoarding: Trash or Treasure
Learn about the Baltimore County Hoarding Task Force, which has developed a program for qualified individuals in the County who are ready to take those first steps to reorganize their lives.
Taking Care of Your Feet
Join We Treat Feet for one of the following free events: gait scan / screening, educational talks on sports / athletic type injuries,wound care and aching heels.
Revised January 26 , 2012
