Educational Programs

Core Lectures

A series of core lectures are given by staff weekly. There is no charge for attending these sessions and no registration is needed. Participants who are awaiting medical clearance to attend exercise sessions are encouraged to attend these lectures whenever possible. Family and support members are also welcome to attend.

Common Topics

Program Introduction; Sense of Community
How the Heart Works - Basics on Anatomy & Physiology
Heart Disease
Heart Rhythm Basics - The Electrocardiogram Including Conduction Defects, Pacemaker, and Devices
Risk Factors for Heart Diseases
Blood Pressure - Normal & High
Food as Medicine - Heart Healthy Eating
Exercising Test
Exercising Training
Psychological Stress; Management Techniques
Dealing With Emergencies
Common Cardiac Medications

These sessions are held at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday/Thursday,and Friday mornings. They usually last 45- 60 minutes. Schedule of talks is created and distributed at the beginning of every month.

How Not to Die w/ Dr.Michael Greger

Dr.Greger discusses his observations about human health and proven ways to extend a person's lifetime. Here is the link to the video we watched before Dr.Greger joined us for the Q&A.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF5UmQ8YXDk

09.28.2023

The Importance of Audiology w/ Mallory Sellens

Mallory discuses the field of audiology and its' importance to hearing health.

09.14.2023

Who Gets Heart Failure? w/ Sharon Myers

Presentation by Sharon Myers about risk factors and lifestyle choices that impact one's chances of getting heart failure.

09.07.2023

Camino de Santiago -w/Ken Cross

Presentation by Ken Cross about his journey to travel along the Camino de Santiago, a 480-mile pilgrimage spanning the course of over a month. 08.15.23

Senior Impact Project w/Kathleen Shilvin

Presentation by Senior Program Manager from the Society for the Blind Kathleen Shilvin. Client Doug money joins by sharing his story about getting by despite losing vision . 06.27.23 Unedited.