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News Release

February 21, 2006

Contact: Carolyn Pennington, 860-679-4864
e-mail: cpennington@uchc.edu

Celebrate Aging Programs: March 2006

FARMINGTON, CONN. – Celebrate Aging, a free membership program for men and women age 40 and older, is designed to address the many issues of aging in a positive way and is offering these educational programs in March.

Food & Medication Interactions: Foods can affect the way our bodies process the medications we take on a daily basis. Karen Bleser, M.D., UConn Center on Aging and Division of Geriatric Medicine, will focus on foods that can lessen or increase the impact of a drug and examples of known interactions between popular herbs and foods, and prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, March 1, from 1 to 2 p.m. at The Gables at Farmington, 20 Devonwood Drive, Farmington. The seminar is open to public.

Allergy Update: Are itchy, watery eyes or a runny nose preventing you from enjoying your day? Patrick Coll, M.D., director of Clinical Programs at the UConn Center on Aging and Division of Geriatric Medicine, will help you determine the difference between seasonal allergies versus a cold and medication side effects versus true drug allergies. The talk will be held on Thursday, March 2, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the Commons Building at Covenant Village of Cromwell, 52 Missionary Road, Cromwell.

The Importance of Advance Directives: This presentation will focus on preparing instructions to guide your physicians, loved ones, and other healthcare providers about your healthcare wishes if you are unable to make or communicate your treatment decisions. Patrick Coll, M.D., director of Clinical Programs at the UConn Center on Aging and Division of Geriatric Medicine, will tell you about your legal right as a patient to refuse treatment and the Connecticut law that governs living wills and other types of advance directives. This lecture is open to the public and will be held on Friday, March 3, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Seabury Retirement Community, 200 Seabury Drive, Bloomfield. To register or for further information, please call the Seabury Retirement Community at 860-243-6071.

All Levels Yoga: Spend an hour connecting to your inner self. Correct alignment, breathing, and relaxation techniques will be taught to revitalize your body, mind and spirit. Certified yoga instructor, Bette Yanke, will help you increase your flexibility as you strengthen and tone your body. Modifications offered for all levels to create a challenging class for all. Bring a mat and yoga block. The four-week session will begin on Thursday, March 9, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Academic Research Building’s large conference room. The classes on March 16, 23 and 30 will be held in Keller Auditorium at the UConn Health Center. The cost of the four sessions is $40 and 10 percent off for returning students.

Healthy Breathing – Asthma in Adults: Asthma can develop at any age. Close to 20 million Americans currently have asthma, including approximately 2 million people over the age of 65. While asthma is most commonly thought of as a "childhood disease," it is often diagnosed as a new condition in older people. Whether it begins with a nighttime cough or difficulty breathing, asthma can be a very frightening disease. Tapas Bandyopadhyay, M.D., Division of Pulmonary/CriticalCare Medicine, will provide a definition of the disease, focus on the triggers and warning signs, and provide keys to asthma treatment. The talk will be held on Tuesday, March 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Henry Low Learning Center at the UConn Health Center.

Oh My Aching Legs!: Do you experience cramping, pain or tiredness in your legs or hip muscles while walking or climbing stairs that goes away with rest and returns when you walk again? As many as 8 to 12 million Americans have Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and mistake the symptoms for something else. PAD occurs in both men and women, however, women are less likely to experience symptoms. Join us as Dr. James Menzoian, a nationally recognized vascular surgeon, discusses the risk factors, signs, symptoms and treatments for PAD. Bring a friend or loved one! The talk will be held on Monday, March 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Henry Low Learning Center at the UConn Health Center.

Let’s Talk about Colorectal Cancer: Colorectal cancer may actually be prevented by understanding your risks and following recommendations for healthy lifestyle choices. Regular screening can actually prevent the disease and diagnose it in its early, more easily treated stages. Today, millions of Americans are talking about colorectal cancer as they never have before – and thousands of lives are being saved. Join Wayne Frederick, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery at the UConn Health Center, during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to learn more about this disease. This seminar is open to the public and will be held on Tuesday, March 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Community Center, 300 Welles Street, Glastonbury.

Interactions Between Food & Medications: Herbs and foods may interact with medications you normally take that result in serious side reactions. Registered dietitian, Deborah Downes, will focus on foods that can lessen or increase the impact of a drug and examples of known interactions between popular herbs and foods, and prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This seminar is open to the public and will be held on Monday, March 27, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Farmington Senior Center, 321 New Britain Avenue, Unionville.

Desperately Seeking Sleep: Getting a good night's sleep is hard for many adults and that often means poorer health, lower productivity on the job and more danger on the roads. During National Sleep Awareness Week, join us as sleep expert, Dr. Daniel McNally, explores how the architecture of sleep changes as you grow older, how various medical problems including sleep apnea affect our sleep and offers tips on how to get the sleep you need. The talk will be held on Tuesday, March 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Keller Auditorium and again on Thursday, March 30, from noon to 1p.m. in the Onyiuke Dining Room at the UConn Health Center.

Caregiving 101: Did you know…one in four households is involved in caring for a friend or family member over the age of 50? And half of all caregivers provide care without any outside assistance? Caregivers in Greater Hartford needn’t “go it alone”! Come and learn about the options and resources available to caregivers in Connecticut. You’ll learn where to look for help and what you’ll find when you get there. Maureen C. McIntyre, assistant director of the North Central Agency on Aging, will lead the discussion on Wednesday, March 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Henry Low Learning Center at the UConn Health Center.

Registration for these programs is required as seating is limited. For more information or to register, call Celebrate Aging at 860-679-4900, toll free at 1-866-837-7737, or register by email at celebrateaging@uchc.edu.

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