Healthy U Healthy Aging
Healthy Aging Wednesday, December 16 at 6 p.m. Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital 130 Division Street, Derby The Healthy U Lecture Series offers physician-led presentations and discussions to help individuals better understand how the human body functions and be empowered to manage their health and well-being. Griffin Health medical experts will provide in-depth information about the body’s […]
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Griffin Health to Discuss Hearing Health with Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host health education programs for Valley seniors about hearing issues this July. Audiologist Willa Horowitz, Au.D, will lead “Are You Hearing Aware?”, a free presentation on how to notice if your hearing impaired and about hearing tests to diagnose issues. Griffin Health caregivers will also offer free blood pressure […]
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Griffin Health to Discuss the Benefits of Fiber with Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host health education programs this June designed to help Valley seniors add more fiber to their diets. Griffin Health Clinical Lead Dietitian Jody Reade, RD, CDN, will lead Fueling your Body with Fiber and Why It Matters, a free presentation on the importance of fiber and how to creatively […]
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Griffin Health to Discuss Neck Health with Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host an interactive program designed to help Valley seniors care for their necks this May. Caregivers from Griffin Health’s Physical Medicine will lead The Importance of Cervical Spine Health, a free presentation on the cervical spine anatomy, importance of maintaining neck health and proper posture, and tips for maintaining […]
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Griffin Health to Help Valley Seniors with Body Mechanics, Adaptive Equipment
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host an interactive program designed this April to help Valley seniors get ready for spring activities and preserve their independence. Caregivers from Griffin Health’s Physical Medicine will lead Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment, a free presentation on how to prevent injury while raking, shoveling and gardening, and discussion about […]
Read MoreGriffin Health to Host Healthy Cooking Demonstration for Valley Seniors
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut will host fun an interactive healthy eating program for Valley seniors this March. Griffin Health Executive Chef Michael Rizzio will lead Nutrition with Chef, a free discussion of how to create simple and nutritious meals with common kitchen ingredients and demonstration of how to prepare a vegetable pinwheel. Griffin Health […]
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Griffin Health Program Helps Seniors Address Age-Related Loss
Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of wellness programs that will help with age-related loss this January. Griffin Health Chaplain Eric Gramse will host Loneliness & Age-Related Loss, an open discussion of the various types of loss that people can experience as they age, how loss can affect them and ways to […]
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