Do you often feel nervous, anxious, or on edge? Do you feel you worry too much or have little control over how much you worry or what you worry about? You are not alone; anxiety is very common. Using family and friends for support who do not have a solid understanding of anxiety can be […]
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can be a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases. High blood pressure continues to increase in the United States and worldwide. Prevention is key. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse, Valerie Boggia on Thursday, February 9th at 1:00 PM for […]
Depression is very common and can have varying impact on people, from mild symptoms to significant impairments. Sadness, or having the blues, is something that most people have experienced in their lifetime. Some people experience depression episodically, with a change in the seasons, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or because of a stressful life event, […]
What is memory? Memory is our ability to encode, store, retain and recall information and past experiences. Memory is the sum of what we remember; it gives us the ability to learn and adapt from previous experiences, as well as to build relationships. The human brain and memory are complex. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse, […]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects the ring of muscle between your esophagus and your stomach and causes stomach acid to repeatedly flow back to the tube (esophagus). This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate the lining of your esophagus leading to acid reflux. If you have GERD, you may suffer from heartburn or acid indigestion. Please […]
The Auxiliary of Emerson Health will host another part of the "Adapting To Change As You Age" series. The topic this month is "Post-Hospitalization Care." Join our Emerson Health panelists as they provide information on how to skillfully navigate life changes that aging might bring. If you or someone you care about was recently hospitalized, […]
Join us for VIP access to women's health experts. Spend a fun evening with friends, enjoy appetizers and drinks, and learn the latest health trends. The opportunity to meet some of Emerson's top female physicians and leaders will follow the program. Tickets are $40 and include cocktails and appetizers. 100% of proceeds will support women's […]
Join the Concord Council on Aging us for a talk with Dr. Micaela Crowley, an optometrist from Lexington Eye Associates. Dr. Crowley will give an overview of eye care and talk about regular eye exams, dry eye, contact lenses, eye diseases, and preventive eye care tips. Maintaining your vision can help with your overall quality […]
We are pleased to offer an amazing opportunity for you to sit down 1:1 with one of our local pharmacists from West Concord Pharmacy. At your 15-minute private meeting, you will be able to discuss your medication profile and ask any question you may have. Be sure to write those questions down and bring them […]
Share your knowledge & learn from naturalist experts during hands-on explorations and activities with plants, natural materials and animals at The Nature Connection’s Memory Café for people living with dementia. Facilitated by Carol Hani, LICSW and nature enthusiast. This Memory Cafe is a faciliated discussion group for people living with dementia and their care partners. […]
