Health & Fitness
The Tallahassee Senior Center Health Program offers seniors the resources to continue a lifestyle of positive aging through low or no-cost preventive health care and education. The Center's Health Program Coordinator, a registered nurse, facilitates a variety of preventive health screenings. The nurse is also available to assist seniors with accessing medical services available in the community. Volunteer nurses and aides provide additional helping hands and administrative support.
Health Happenings
Unless otherwise noted, Health Happenings presentations are from 11:00am - 12:00n in the Tallahassee Senior Center Dining Room.
Accentuating the Positive in Life (Minimizing the Negative)
Wednesday, May 21 - Join Charlie Waters, Agency for Workforce Innovation, as he shares his strategies for maintaining a positive perspective and bringing greater joy into your life, with a humorous flair.Super Nutrition From the Sea
Thursday, May 29 - Join Jean Crozier, New Leaf Market, as she demonstrates delicious and nutritious ways to partake in vegetables from the ocean. Whoever thought that seaweed could taste this good?You Don't Need Another Stroke
Monday, June 2 - Video presentation addresses the causes and risk factors of strokes, as well as current, preventative measures and medical interventions.Doctor in the House Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series
Monday, June 9, 12:00n - 1:00pm - "Autism and Aspergers in Adults" - What is life like for adults on the autism spectrum? Could you or an adult in your life have Aspergers Syndrome? How can you find out? These are some the many questions that will be addressed by Dr. Lindee Morgan, Director of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at Florida State University. Dr. Morgan discusses what it means to deal with a disorder on the autism spectrum and what services and strategies are currently available to help people function in society.Spa Day at the Senior Center
Friday, July 11, 10:00am - 12:00n - A relaxing morning to rejuvenate your body and soul. Paraffin hand dips, facials, aromatherapy and more. Massages by Jonathan Walker and fresh juicing by New Leaf Market. Health Suite.
Health Screenings and Services
- Blood Pressure Screenings: Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00n by medical volunteers.
- Glucose Screenings: 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday each month, 10:30 - 11:30am by Capital Health Care, Heritage Health Care, NHC HomeCare and volunteers.
- Vision Screenings: 2nd Tuesday every other month, 9:30 - 11:30am by South East Eye Specialists.
- Hearing Screenings: Wednesday, June 11, 9:30 - 11:30am by Hearing and Balance Associates; Thursday, June 19, 10:00am by Audible; and Wednesday, July 9, 9:30am - 11:30am by Audible.
- Glaucoma Screening: Wednesday, June 5, 10:00am - 12:00n by CHP. Quick, easy screening determines if the pressure in your eyes is indicative of glaucoma.
- Seated Massage & Reiki:
- Tuesday, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00n, Seated Massage by Norma Reesor, LMT
- Tuesdays, May 27, June 10 & 24 and July 8, 10:30am - 12:00n, Reiki by Susie Howell, Reiki Master and Patsy McCall
- Fridays, May 23, June 6 & 20 and July 11, 10:00am - 12:00n, Jonathan Walker, LMT
Fitness
Feldenkrais at the Tallahassee Senior Center
Friday, 11:00am - 12:00n -
Be part of the first Feldenkrais Method's class in North Florida! Beneficial for those experiencing chronic or acute pain of the back, neck, shoulder, hip, legs or knee, as well as for healthy individuals who wish to enhance their self-image. Taught by Craig Stubbs, LMT, Feldenkrais Practitioner-in-Training.
Brain-Body Balance
Low impact. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.
- Monday, 1:30 - 2:30pm at Tallahassee Senior Center
- Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:00pm at Heritage Oaks
Chair Yoga
Tuesday, 11:00am - 12:00n by Certified Yoga Instructors Bridget Kamke. A gentle yoga workout for increased mobility, bladder control, self-esteem, and mental focus.
Life Exercise
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 – 10:30am by certified instructor. Aerobics, light weights, and stretching.
Vitalife Group Exercise Class
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00pm by Universal Health Care. Low impact, total body workout.
Tai Chi
Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 - 11:00am Beginner's class; 11:00am – 12:00n Continuing class. $2 donation.
Yoga
Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00pm, taught by certified yoga instructor Pamela Hunter. Vigorous practice for adults includes poses, relaxation, and mediation. Wear comfortable clothes and bring yoga mat (if you have one). Cost: $10 seniors; $12 others.
Podiatrist Screening & Footcare
Thursday, July 10, 1:30pm - Dr. Gary McCoy, podiatrist will cut toenails and assess foot problems in the Health Suite. Dr. McCoy accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and secondary insurance, which may cover costs for this service if you have diabetes, vascular disease, neuropathy, renal failure, MS, or take Coumadin. Otherwise, $25 flat fee applies. No appointment necessary.
Other Health Related News
Donations of Medical Equipment Appreciated
The Senior Center graciously accepts donations of new or used (but clean) medical equipment. We serve as a community resource for seniors that are in need of durable medical equipment, short or long term. We currently have plenty of bedside commodes (potty chairs) but are accepting shower chairs, walkers, bathtub grab bars, adult diapers, scooters, lift chairs, and canes.