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How Memory Boxes Assist Dementia Sufferers
Post date: 3/1/2019
It can be frightening and painful to watch a loved one experience memory lapses, behavioral changes and the inevitable functional decline brought on by dementia. The Sun Health Memory Care Navigator is someone you can depend on to share knowledge about dementia and available community resources. The Navigator helps minimize the stress of supporting a […]
AZ Dementia & Alzheimer’s Help: Memory Care Navigator–Judi & Alan Hughes’ Story
Post date: 10/31/2018
Judi and Alan Hughes’ journey through the twists and turns of a dementia diagnosis is all to common. While research into cause and treatment of Alzheimer’s and related memory issues is ongoing, Arizona families need help and resources. Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator program offers support, services, and resources to help. For more information about […]
Lifestyle Interventions for Age Related Muscle Loss–Sarcopenia
Post date: 4/18/2018
Sarcopenia is age-related muscle loss. As we age, if we’re not careful regarding diet and exercise, our muscles can atrophy, and our strength, stamina, and resilience can be severely impacted. In this full length class presented by the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing, exercise physiologist and certified health coach Rhonda Zonoozi teaches us […]
When to Take the Keys: Driving, Dementia, and Legal Perspectives–Lora Johnson, JD
Post date: 3/16/2018
Join us as we explore the topic of Dementia and Driving. Hear from renowned experts in the field of Alzheimer’s research from the Banner Sun Health Research Institute, as well as specialists in related fields. In Part III of “When to Take the Keys: Driving and Dementia,” we hear from Lora Johnson, JD, from Johnson […]
When to Take the Keys: Driving Safety Evaluations for Dementia–Jenny Nordine, ORTL,CDRS
Post date: 3/16/2018
Join us as we explore the topic of Dementia and Driving. Hear from renowned experts in the field of Alzheimer’s research from the Banner Sun Health Research Institute, as well as specialists in related fields. In Part II of “When to Take the Keys: Driving and Dementia,” we hear from Jenny Nordine, ORTL, CDRS, from […]
When to Take the Keys: Facing Difficult Family Discussions–Lori Nisson, LCSW
Post date: 3/16/2018
Join us as we explore the topic of Dementia and Driving. Hear from renowned experts in the field of Alzheimer’s research from the Banner Sun Health Research Institute, as well as specialists in related fields. In Part IV of “When to Take the Keys: Driving and Dementia,” we hear from Lori Nisson, LCSW, from Banner […]
When to Take the Keys: Panel Discussion w/ Q&A on Dementia & Driving
Post date: 3/16/2018
Join us as we explore the topic of Dementia and Driving. Hear from renowned experts in the field of Alzheimer’s research from the Banner Sun Health Research Institute, as well as specialists in related fields. In Part V of “When to Take the Keys: Driving and Dementia,” all of our dementia and Alzheimer’s experts take […]
When to Take the Keys: Neurological Changes that Impair Driving–Dr Brian Spann, DO
Post date: 1/29/2018
Join us as we explore the topic of Dementia and Driving. Hear from renowned experts in the field of Alzheimer’s research from the Banner Sun Health Research Institute, as well as specialists in related fields. In Part I of “When to Take the Keys: Driving and Dementia,” we hear from Dr. Brian Spann, DO, from […]
Fall Prevention in Older Adults: Best Practices–Full Class by Sun Health
Post date: 11/12/2017
Most of us would like to remain in our home as we get older, remaining independent, healthy and active – and there are simple things that have a major impact on our ability to age in place. Managing our health through the nutrition in foods we eat, remaining social and engaged with our communities and […]
Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator: Sandra’s Story
Post date: 10/27/2017
It can be frightening and painful to watch a loved one experience memory lapses, behavioral changes and the inevitable functional decline brought on by dementia. The Sun Health Memory Care Navigator is someone you can depend on to share knowledge about dementia and available community resources. The Navigator helps minimize the stress of supporting a […]
Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator: Sandra’s Story — Extended Version
Post date: 10/27/2017
It can be frightening and painful to watch a loved one experience memory lapses, behavioral changes and the inevitable functional decline brought on by dementia. The Sun Health Memory Care Navigator is someone you can depend on to share knowledge about dementia and available community resources. The Navigator helps minimize the stress of supporting a […]
Diabetes Self Management: The Larry Randall Story–Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing
Post date: 8/3/2017
Larry Randall was diagnosed with diabetes. Larry says that the most challenging aspect of the diagnosis wasn’t that it was a particularly bad case, but because it was mild. He recognized a danger of potential complacency, and decided to act. He contacted the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing to enroll in the “pre-diabetes” […]
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