There are many groups and workshops available where you can get valuable and helpful information about a variety of health topics. Sometimes, all it takes is an objective look at an issue, to make it bearable and easier to deal with. This week we will list a few of these meetings – perhaps one will be of interest to you.
If you have an ongoing health concern or a chronic illness, you know how easy it is to feel like your health issues are taking over your life. Southern Maine Agency on Aging periodically hosts Living Well Workshops, which teach how to better handle pain and fatigue, give tips for eating well, ways to get and stay active, skills on how to talk with your doctor and family about your health, and much more. Workshops meet for two hours a week for six weeks. The next workshop will be held at Naples Town Hall, Monday, Feb. 25 through April 1 from 9:30 a.m.-noon. For more information or to register, call 396-6583 or email jleblanc@smaa.org.
No matter where one lives, sooner or later a medical appointment will be made in Scarborough, or more accurately, South Portland. We are fortunate these days to have many medical offices and facilities in the more rural areas, but for some specialized health issues, we may need to travel. Team up with a friend and learn something new – for free.
A variety of events are being offered at the Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland during the month of March. Call 774-2200 for more information. They include:
Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Plant-based meals, Kirsten Scarceilli will prepare smoothies, dinner and dessert.
Mondays, March 18-April 8, 6-7 p.m., Program on “Create a Purpose-Driven Life After Cancer,” for cancer survivors. Dawn Stratton will present. Preregistration, limited to 10 participants.
Wednesday, March 13, 6-7 p.m., Transportation is the subject – Independent Transportation Network provides information session. ITNPortland provides rides for seniors and visually impaired. The goal is to provide safe transportation.
Tuesday, March 26, 6-7:30 p.m., Stress Management with Dr. Christine Maguire. Learn how to handle stress and prevent illness.
Wednesday, March 27, 6-7:30 p.m., Information session on medical marijuana presented by Wellness Connection of Maine. Q&A session follows presentation.
Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Great Carbohydrate Debate, with Joan Lavery-McLaughlin of Mercy Hospital.
And don’t forget, on March 20, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., a great Spring Senior Expo will be held at St. Max Hall, Black Point Road, Scarborough.
This is free and includes so many opportunities to get information, participate in demos and just have an all round good time. We’ve been to these in the past and would strongly advise attending this event, hosted by Freeport-based Maine Senior Guide, More information is at their website: info@MaineSeniorGuide.com, or call 232-7847.
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