2016 Healthy Living

1. Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. Redwood Area Community Center
Presenter: Mark Dressen, Chief of Police - Redwood Falls Police Department
Unfortunately, senior citizens are huge targets for property and theft crimes and experience a higher rate
of purse snatching and theft. Learn facts on crime against seniors, get general tips to remember and
techniques in fending off an attacker.
For more information contact Wendy Dahl, Redwood Area Hospital 637-4527
FREE
Staying in Your Home for the Aging Population
Your Health Care Directive
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. Redwood Area Community Center
Presenters: Anthony Davis, Program Specialist, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services Division
Nancy Karkoska, Program Specialist, Telephone Equipment Distribution Program
Learn more about services and programs, myths and truth regarding hearing loss, communication tips and
information about assistive technology - including telephones.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. Redwood Area Community Center
Presenter: Brian Sams, Redwood Renville Regional Solid Waste Authority Recycling Coordinator
Beginning January 1, 2016, the new recycling center will serve Redwood and Renville County. Residents will
no longer be required to sort their recyclable items. Learn more about the new recycling process and have
your questions answered.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. Redwood Area Community Center
Presenter: Dorie Oja, RD, LD, CDE - Diabetes & Nutrition Center - Redwood Area Hospital
Pre-Diabetes means that blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed with
diabetes. Learn about the risk factors and lifestyle steps that can be taken to prevent diabetes. Diabetes
screening available. Dorie Oja is a trained lifestyle coach in the National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. Redwood Area Community Center
Presenter: Gail Gilman-Waldner, Prog. Development & Coord.-MN River Area Agency on Aging
Having a fall can change one’s life forever. The good news is that falling is not a normal part of getting older.
Falls can be prevented. Learn suggestions and ideas of how to reduce and prevent falls.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. Redwood Area Community Center
Presenter: Magan Simon, MA, OTR/L, Therapy Department - Redwood Area Hospital
Learn more about making your home safe as you age and adaptive equipment that could help you stay in
your home longer. Safety tips will be provided in regards to the bathroom, entrance and general home
accessibility. We will also discuss adaptive equipment for daily life tasks such as dressing.
I Can Prevent Diabetes!
Senior Citizen Self Defense
Stay Right Side Up!
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. Redwood Area Community Center
Presenter: Joleen Johnson, LSW, Social Services Department - Redwood Area Hospital
Healthcare providers and families often struggle to make difficult healthcare decisions in the absence of
guidance from the patient. By putting your wishes in an advance directive, others will not have to feel
responsible for tough decisions in an already difficult time. Information and forms will be available.
Hearing Loss and You (or Someone You Know)
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. Redwood Area Community Center
Presenter: Karen Christensen, A.C.E. - SW MN & Gail Radke, Sr. Outreach Specialist - Sr. Linkage Line
No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. But it can happen. Planning ahead can make all the difference in an
emergency. Do your family members know where your important papers are? Which papers are important?
Learn how to organize and identify important documents.
Steps to Putting Your Affairs in Order
What’s New at the Recycling Center