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W Island Dispatch Friday, December 26, 2014 lsla Health & Fitness cwésenior Living an BUHCIIO %Niagq ra Americcln H.?eaIrt}[ Associ:afion announces Heart Wcllik’ Ba da- o P’ , Isl D o We an» 4};aIign+m Contact our office For your FREE co>nsu|;tati'on and to receive $500 off your treatment! The Buffalo Niagara Ameri- can Heart Association has an- nounced Rick Hoagland, region- al vice president of GEICO, will serve as chair of the September 2015 Heart Walk. “Get—w«ith-the-Guidelines” pro- gram. “Heart disease and stroke are the N 0. 1 and 3 killers ‘in the Buf- falo Niagara region,” VI-I‘oag1and~ said. “Heart disease touches to encdurage cultural change ‘by educating the community on the simple Changes we make the workplace that promote gem eral wellness and heart health.” The~CIear Aitemative to Dr. David R. Bonnevie (716) 297-1644 Ext. 11 This Year, more than $1.9 million in research was funded through events such as the Heart Walk. American Heart As- sociation-funded research has led to the discovery and devel- opment of treatments and pros cedures that were once science Things such as CPR, pacemakers, cardiac catheter- iza bypass surgery, stents and clot-busting drugs were all American Heart Association re- search innovations. , Funds raised during the Heart Walk campaign contribute to creating a healthier community for Western New Yorkers. Last year, more than 23,000 area employees .enjoyed the ben~ e and resources of the “Fit- Friendly Worksite” program, over 10,000 high school seniors learned CPR and nine area hos- pitals were recognized with 21 premier awards for reaching AHA standards of care for heart and stroke patients through the each of us. Corporate support of the Heart Walk ensures that heart and stroke research fund- ing is maintained, and that com- munity education programs con- tinue.” “Heart health should be a concern to all business leaders. Heart disease costs employers billions annually,” he said. “It just makes good business sense to support this cause as well as encourage a heart-healthy cul- ture at the Workplace. My goal is Ni Free diabetes selef-ema:nagement workshops The Niagara County Depart- ment of Health nursing divi- sion, in partnership With the Niagara County Of the Aging, is offering free diabetes sel ! ! Workshops throughout Niagara County. A Workshop series is scheduled to begin Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Wellness Connection Center of Niagara Falls Memorial Hospi- tal, 621 10th St. This six-Week program is for people who have a diagnosis of diabetes. The Workshop con- sists of six consecutive Weekly classes, held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. This is a program with proven health bene for pegplsl diabetes. It complements the health care an‘ individual may already be receiving. The work- shop is desig11g;d__t9 help partici- pants enhance skills. to maintain active and fiil Workshop participants Will prove problem-solving and deci- sion-making skills to confront the ever—changi-ng challenges of living with diabetes. They ‘learn how to itnproye food choices, how to increase physi- cal activity and skills to Weight loss and healthy life- styles. ‘ » _.& you have diabetes, oi“ area caregiver of someone,-Wig! dia- betes, and would like to r V ‘star for .a diabetes self-management’ Workshop program, call NY Connects .through the ; Of for the Aging at 438-3030 oi‘ the Niagara County Department of Health at 278-1; Jude 5. Violante, DPM Viol‘a Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery Alzheimer's Association offers free workshop - General & Surgical’ Footcare - Heel Spurs Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a pro- gressive and fatal brain disease that is the most common form of demen know more about thei,‘ disease and related dementias. Com- plete Senior Care, at 13.02 Main St, Niagara Falls, will host this Workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Workshop information in- cludes the symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’ s disease and other types of dementia, how Alzheim- er’s affects the brain, causes and risk factors, the bene of early detection, how to address an A1zheimer’s diagnosis, stages of the disease, treatment, hope for the future and ways the A1- zheimer’s Association can help. The Workshop is free and open to- the public. Seating is limited, and reservations are requested. 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The Program of Excellence Award is given to showcase a program that has been success- fully implemented to enhance the Western} New York geriatric citizenry The 2014 award was given to Hearts in Hands - Faith In Action, an Akron-based in- terfaith coalition that connects frail or vulnerable individuals in ‘underserved communities‘ needed‘ services The Dr. Evan CalkinsMeri1\:o—- rious Service Award is bestowed on aperson who hasmade a sig- ni contribution to- the of aging in Western New York. Bonnie McMorrow of Meals on Wheels was honored for ad- vocating _on behalf of seniors, and making a positive contribu- tion to the delivery of services for the elderly while increasing public awareness and expand‘- ing understanding of the aging process. ‘ _ Elder Justice Coalition national coordinator and executive direc- tor of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs; Greg -Olsen, execu- tive deputy director of the New York State Of for the Aging; Niagara County Qf for the Aging Director\ Kenneth Gene- wick;A~ and Erie County Senior Services Commissioner Randall Hoak. _ T_ To learn more about the Work of the Network In or how to become a member, visit networki{11aging.com-oricall» 829-- 3712 during traditional business hours. AFEWTEETH SHORT? For a Complimentary Consultation Ca\ Single tooth implants and implant-supported dentures canrgive youa full quality of life again. 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