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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging

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Schmieding Center For Senior Health And Education Northwest Arkansas For Elders

April 2010
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Thu - Apr 01
8:30 AM-3:15 PM
Elder Pal
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Fri - Apr 02
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Elder Pal
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Mon - Apr 05--Fri - Apr 09
Home Caregiver Training Class – Level II – Personal Care Assistant
This 25 hour course provides the caregiver with the skills to assist individuals who require minimum-to-moderate assistance.

Prerequisite: Elder Pal course
Cost: $100.00

Call 751-3043 for GIS dates and enrollment information.

Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale
Mon - Apr 05
8:30 AM-2:45 PM
Personal Care Assistant
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Tue - Apr 06
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Personal Care Assistant
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Tue - Apr 06
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Brain Games
A fun way to work your mind and meet new peopple. Use it, so you don't lose it! Facilitator: Fink Holloway, BS

Location: Springdale Senior Center, 203 Park Street
Wed - Apr 07
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Geriatric Grand Rounds
Most Wednesdays, Schmieding Center-Springdale
call 479-751-3043 for more info
Wed - Apr 07
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Personal Care Assistant
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Wed - Apr 07
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Instruction on Breast Self Examination
Breast cancer is most prevalent in midlife and older women. Come and learn about the proper way to perform BSE and how to prepare for a mammogram.

Speaker: Susan Earnest, RN, Certified MammaCare Instructor

The digital mammogram bus from Northwest Medical System will be on site. Call Lynn Wilson, RT at 750-6566 to schedule your mammogram appointment on that day.

Program is free. Registration required for mammogram.

Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale
Thu - Apr 08
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Personal Care Assistant
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Thu - Apr 08
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Brain Games
A fun way to work your mind and meet new people. Use it, so you don't lose it!

Facilitator: Fink Holloway, BS

Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale
Thu - Apr 08
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Improve Your Memory - Change Your Life!
Spend too much time looking for lost items? Forget people’s names? Appointments? Wonder where you’ve left something? Need to write
things down? Then forget your list? This seminar will show you how to strengthen your memory skills. To register call 479-751-3043.

Presenter: Suzanne Miltich, Ph.D

Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale
Thu - Apr 08
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Mobility Equipment Maintenance
Get your mobility equipment (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc...)checked and maintained by Tom Joseph from Mediquest.

Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale
Fri - Apr 09
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Personal Care Assistant
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Mon - Apr 12
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Improve Your Memory - Change Your Life!
Spend too much time looking for lost items? Forget people’s names? Appointments? Wonder where you’ve left something? Need to write things down? Then forget your list? This seminar will show you how to strengthen your memory skills. To register call 479-751-3043.

Presenter: Suzanne Miltich, Ph.D

Location: Schmieding Center - Bella Vista
Tue - Apr 13--Wed - Apr 14
12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Family Caregiver Workshop: Physical Skills for the Family Caregiver
Participants will receive 8 hours of training to improve their caregiving skills.

Instructor: Kathryn Sweetser, ADN, RN

Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale
Tue - Apr 13
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Education Support Groups: Dementia Caregivers: "Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia"
Facilitator: Carolyn Wheeler, LSW, CMC
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Intended Audience: Family Caregivers
Notes: No registration required
Tue - Apr 13
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia
2nd Tuesday of the Month AND 4th Wednesday of the Month

Facilitator: Carolyn Wheeler, LSW, CMC
Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale

No registration required.
Wed - Apr 14
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Geriatric Grand Rounds
Most Wednesdays, Schmieding Center-Springdale
call 479-751-3043 for more info
Wed - Apr 14
11:00 AM-4:00 PM
AARP Driver Safety Program
This class is sponsored by the Schmieding Center. Please call 751-3043 to register. A fee of $14.00 will be collected on day of class. AARP members will receive a $2.00 discount. Bring your lunch.

Instructor: Tom Baron

Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale
Thu - Apr 15
12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Community Programs: Need Help Locating Health Information on the Internet?
New! As part of our new "Senior Health and Technology" series, you will find a staff member available to assist you in locating information on the Internet. Drop in and see us!
Location: Schmieding Center, Bella Vista
Intended Audience: General Public
Notes: This services is offered on the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Thu - Apr 15
3:00 PM-7:30 PM
Men's Health Fair
Men, you are invited to learn techniques for healthy grilling,improving your golf game and staying fit and healthy. Enjoy a free BBQ dinner, swap stories with the guys and visit displays with health and fitness opportunities for you! This is our first “Lifestyles 50+” seminar geared towards men and you don’t want to miss it!

3:00-3:30 p.m. – Vendor booths open

3:30-4:00 p.m. – “Getting Back into the Swing of Things”
Techniques to protect your back and joints for golf, other sporting activities, and the game of life. Ryan Niederklein, PT, Northwest Senior Health

4:15-4:45 p.m. – “Muscle Your Way through Life’s Challenges” - Safe Strength Training & Fitness Steve Conley, BS, Certified Personal Trainer, Director of Sports Medicine at Northwest Health Systems

5:00-5:30 p.m. – “Healthy Grilling” - Caley Cobb, MS, Registered Dietitian, Northwest Medical System, Bentonville

5:30-6:15 p.m. – FREE Bar-B-Q Dinner & Vendors

6:15-7:15 p.m.– FOR MEN ONLY!!! “Men’s Urology 101: The latest about prostate and sexual health” Dr. Nirmal Kilambi MD, Northwest Urology Clinic
7:15-7:30 p.m. – Evaluations & Door prizes

To register and reserve your supper please call the Schmieding Center at 479-751-3043.
Mon - Apr 19--Fri - Apr 23
Home Caregiver Training Class - Level I - Elder Pal
This 25 hour course trains the caregiver to assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transferring.

Prerequisite: Attend a General Information Session
Cost: $100.00

Call 751-3043 for GIS dates and enrollment information.

Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale
Mon - Apr 19
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Elder Pal
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Mon - Apr 19
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Education Support Groups: Family-Centered Caregiving Education & Support Group
Facilitator: Carolyn Wheeler, LSW, CMC
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Intended Audience: Family-Centered Caregivers
Notes: No registration required
Mon - Apr 19
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Family Caregiver Support Group
Facilitator: Carolyn Wheeler, LSW, CMC
Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale

No registration required.
Tue - Apr 20
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Elder Pal
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Wed - Apr 21
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Geriatric Grand Rounds
Most Wednesdays, Schmieding Center-Springdale
call 479-751-3043 for more info
Wed - Apr 21
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Elder Pal
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Thu - Apr 22
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Elder Pal
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Fri - Apr 23
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Elder Pal
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Mon - Apr 26--Fri - Apr 30
Home Caregiver Training Class – Level II – Personal Care Assistant
This 25 hour course provides the caregiver with the skills to assist individuals who require minimum-to-moderate assistance.

Prerequisite: Elder Pal course
Cost: $100.00

Call 751-3043 for GIS dates and enrollment information.

Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale
Mon - Apr 26
8:30 AM-2:45 PM
Personal Care Assistant
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Tue - Apr 27
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Personal Care Assistant
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Tue - Apr 27--Wed - Apr 28
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Senior Circle Lunch & Learn: “A Breath of Fresh Air”
We breathe to live. A pulmonologist will discuss common lung problems and ways to keep the lungs healthy. Lunch will be provided. There is no charge for the Senior Circle Lunch & Learn events, however you must RSVP to attend as space is limited.
Call 800-734-2024.

Speaker: Madhu Kalyan, MD, FCCP, D, ABSM – Pulmonologist

April 27 - United Lutheran Church, Luther Hall, 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista

April 28 - Schmieding Center -Springdale
Wed - Apr 28
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
Geriatric Grand Rounds
Most Wednesdays, Schmieding Center-Springdale
call 479-751-3043 for more info
Wed - Apr 28
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Personal Care Assistant
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Wed - Apr 28
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia
2nd Tuesday of the Month AND 4th Wednesday of the Month

Facilitator: Carolyn Wheeler, LSW, CMC

Location: Schmieding Center - Springdale
Wed - Apr 28
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Education Support Groups: Dementia Caregivers: "Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia"
Facilitator: Carolyn Wheeler, LSW, CMC
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Intended Audience: Family Caregivers
No registration required
Wed - Apr 28
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Q & A – Veterans’ Benefits
Last Wednesday of the Month, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Come & Go Facilitator: Richard Hoback, Veteran Service Office for Benton County Location: Schmieding Center-Bella Vista
Thu - Apr 29
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Personal Care Assistant
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale
Fri - Apr 30
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Personal Care Assistant
Location: Schmieding Center, Springdale

Contact Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education for additional information at info@schmiedingcenter.org or 479.751.3043, or call toll-free at 888.866.8991.

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Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education
2422 N. Thompson
Springdale, AR 72764

Northwest Senior Health - Schmieding Center
Suite A
479.750.6566
Fax: 479.750.5251

Schmieding Center for Senior Education
Suite B
479.751.3043
888.866.8991
Fax: 479.751.3249