Calendar of Events

Rush Oak Park Hospital AGE-WISE Community Calendar Spring 2010

Unless otherwise noted, classes are free, and will be held in Suite 2000 of the Rush Medical Office Building, 610 S. Maple Ave., Oak Park — immediately south of Rush Oak Park Hospital. Free off-street parking anytime, or free valet is available daytime only. Registration is requested; space is often limited. Hot coffee and tea provided:


CUB (Citizens Utility Board)

Wed, Mar 10
10 to 11 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Bring in your telephone bill and review it with a CUB staff member. Learn ways to decrease your phone bill. Ask your utility bill questions too.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

What is Normal Aging?

Wed, Mar 17
10 to 11 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, AGE-WISE
Learn about aging stereotypes as well as the actual process of aging and what our challenges and resources may be.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee

Tue, Mar 23
10 to 11 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Brett Levine, MD, MS, orthopaedics
Come to this informative session and learn what osteoarthritis is, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment options there are.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Peripheral Artery Disease

Thu, Mar 25
1 to 2:30 p.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Philip Palutsis, MD, family medicine
Legs feeling tired, heavy or numb? Learn about the signs, symptoms, complications and treatments of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Stay for a free PAD screening. Please wear ankle socks and loose-fitting slacks.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

“Spring Cleaning: Mind and Body” part 1 of 2: Five Ways to Improve Memory

Tue, Mar 30
10 to 11 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, AGE-WISE
Join us and learn easy things you can do every day to improve your memory.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

“Spring Cleaning: Mind and Body” part 2 of 2: Spring into Action with Qi Gong

Wed, Mar 31
10 to 11 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Gail Galivan, certified medical Qi Gong instructor
Participate in this informative session and learn what Qi Gong can do for you.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Matter of Balance

Thu, Apr 1 to Thu, Apr 29
1 to 3 p.m.
520 S. Maple Ave., 4th floor Dining Room
$20
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn strategies to stay in control of your life. Class includes gait and balance evaluation by occupational and physical therapists. Space is limited. Cost is $20. Scholarships are available.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Medicaid Planning: Preserve Your Assets

Tue, Apr 6
10 to 11 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Amy Pokras, JD, Neiburger Law Ltd.
Come to this informative session and learn more about what you can do to protect yourself and your assets.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

“A Balanced Life” part 1 of 2: The Relationship between Strength and Balance

Wed, Apr 14
10 to 11 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Peter Schmitt, PT
Come to this informative session to learn ways to improve and maintain strength and promote balance, and find out what Nordic walking can do for you.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

“A Balanced Life” part 2 of 2: Falls and the Cognitive Connection

Thu, Apr 15
10 to 11 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Keith Klopp, OT Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, AGE-WISE
Fearful of falling? Learn about how the way we think affects our risk of falling. Learn simple exercises to decrease the risk of falls.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Cell Phones for Seniors

Tue, Apr 20
9 to 10 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
Learn how Cook County residents over the age of 65 who do not have a cell phone can receive a 911 cell phone.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Advance Directives

Wed, May 5
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (evening program)
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Gary McCray, MD, internal medicine and geriatrics; Karen Mayer, RN, MSN, MHA, CHE, vice president, Patient Care Services; Aoife Lee, director, Spiritual Care; Kari Fatta, RN, MSN, AGE-WISE
Come to this panel discussion to learn about and discuss the basics of advance directives for health care, what they are, and why they are important for you and your loved ones.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

AARP Drivers Safety Program

Tue, May 11 to Wed, May 12
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
AARP instructor
Tuesday and Wednesday. AARP’s eight-hour classroom refresher course is designed specifically to meet the needs of older drivers. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. Registration required.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

AGE-WISE at Well Woman Program

Wed, May 12
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berwyn Health Department
6600 W. 26th St.
Berwyn, IL
Free health screenings for women at this health event for Berwyn residents.

Diabetes A1C Champions

Thu, May 13
9 to 10 a.m.
520 S. Maple Ave., Conference Room C
Amy Folker, RN, CDE
Learn how you, too, can take charge of your diabetes.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

“Here’s to a Healthier You” part 1 of 3: Probiotics and Prebiotics: What They Can Do for You

Mon, May 17
10 to 11 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Hale Deniz-Venturi, MS, RD
Come and get the latest information about probiotics and prebiotics and their impact on digestive health.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

“Here’s to a Healthier You” part 2 of 3: Nutrition for a Healthier Lifestyle

Tue, May 18
10 to 11 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Mary Jo Desmond, RD, LDN
Learn more about how good nutrition can promote independence and lower risk for some chronic diseases.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

“Here’s to a Healthier You” part 3 of 3: Choosing Vitamins and Supplements

Wed, May 19
10 to 11 a.m.
610 S. Maple Ave., Room 2000
Thomas Gochenour, RPh, PharmD
Learn about the possible benefits and risks of taking vitamin and mineral supplements.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).

Senior Health and Fitness Fair

Thu, May 20
9 to 10:30 a.m.
520 S. Maple Ave., back of the cafeteria, 2nd floor
Join AGE-WISE and the West Cook (Oak Park) YMCA for a health fair and blood work, including PSA (prostate-specific antigen), TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and cholesterol. Stay for light refreshments and learn more about exercise programs offered at the YMCA and Rush Oak Park Hospital.
To register, call 708-660-INFO (4636).