Senior Health & Wellness Day
Here's what happened at this event in 2009...
Second Annual Senior Health & Wellness Day
Friday, November 20, 2009 8:30 am to 1 pm
See the promotional flyer from this event - click here.
Attendees joined us and discovered the path to wellness with demonstrations, presentations and information to help live their best, healthiest life! This event featured important health screenings, flu shots, Tai Chi and Yoga demonstrations and more.
Presentations included:
9:00 am - "Seniors on Strength" Chair fitness demonstration presented by The Fountains of Melbourne.
9:30 am - "Caring for Eyes in Florida's Tropical Climate" Payman Haft, MD, Florida Eye Associates will present preventive tips and information specific to our unique climate and sun exposure.
10:30 am - Tai-Chi demonstration - Learn how this ancient art of graceful movements is helping elders gain balance and strength.
11:30 am - "Reducing Risks for Fall- Related Injuries" Mark Brimer, Director of Rehabilitative Services for Wuesthoff Health System will explain strategies to improve safety in your home and community to help reduce fall-related injuries.
12:15 pm - Yoga demonstration - Decrease stress, tone muscles and improve flexibility with gentle yoga movements.
Vendors included -
> Chiropractic care
> Chair massages
> Good nutrition
> Fitness
> Diabetes information
> Amedisys Home Health Services
> Lake Diabetes
> HealthFirst
> Life Care Centers of Melbourne and Palm Bay
> Door prizes, giveaways and much more!
This event was sponsored by:
