We are working hard to develop and share opportunities to keep our participants active, optimally aging and socially fit. Your support is very important to make this possible, and we appreciate your donations for virtual and on demand classes.
To donate, please click the green donate button, or checks can be mailed to: TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL, 32303.
For more info on fitness, health & wellness at the Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation, contact Ruth Nickens, RN, TSC Health & Wellness Coordinator at Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com phone 850-891-4042.
Lunch with the Doctor: “Essential Tremors: What are the 0ptions?”
If you or a loved one has tremors, there are treatments! Not all tremors are caused by Parkinson’s, and there are some new and exciting cutting-edge treatment options that can improve your tremors.
Presented by Dr. Matthew Davis, Neurosurgeon, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.
Kevina Parker, DPT, Pelvic floor specialist with TMH presents on genitourinary issues in females, and how physical therapy can help!
Kevina Parker, DPT, Pelvic floor specialist with TMH presents on genitourinary issues in females, and how physical therapy can help!
Nicolette shares tips & a meditation for loving yourself.
Vitamins and minerals are two of the main types of nutrients that your body needs to survive and stay healthy. What nutrients does an aging body truly need? What are recommended amounts? What is the safest way to get needed nutrients? Presented by Tallahassee Memorial Metabolic Health Center.
Following a year of social isolation caused by COVID, many folks find themselves tentative, anxious, or uncomfortable with interpersonal interaction. Even though it once felt natural, stepping back out may require some reassurance, strategy, and support. This video addresses the challenges, benefits and strategies for reintegrating into the social whirl. Presented by Melanie Lachman, LCSW, UPSLIDE Program Coordinator, and funded by a HRSA grant from FSU College of Medicine, Department of Geriatrics REACH Program
Nancy Klimas, MD, Director, Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, has over 30 years of experience and has received international recognition for her research in multi-symptom disorders. This virtual presentation addresses the challenges faced by post-Covid Long Haulers, and the current research and treatments that offer promise for recovery in the future.
The Invisible Epidemic: Substance Abuse in Older Adults Dr. Jeffrey Ferraro presents on the “invisible epidemic” — the overuse or misuse of alcohol and drugs in older adults. Dr. Ferraro is the Medical Director of the CRMC Behavioral Health Center, board-certified by American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Relevant to families, individuals, health care providers, social workers, and the community.
The AARP Age Friendly Community project identified a gap in senior’s understanding of what guardianship is and how it is relevant to their lives. This presentation by the Office of Public Guardian (OPG) informs about the role of guardianship and addresses many questions and misconceptions around it.
Presented by Karen Campbell, JD, Executive Director, OPG
A recent AARP survey revealed that seniors want more information about community resources yet connecting seniors to resources is one of the most important things that The Tallahassee Senior Center does! But what, exactly, does “resources” mean?
In this interactive webinar, you will learn about what resources are, what resources are available, how to easily access and share resources, and how tapping into resources can improve your life! Presented by Nick Schrader, TSC Resource Coordinator
For more information on Senior Resources, email Nick.Schrader@talgov.com
Asthma is a common and chronic disease that affects the airways in your lungs. It can be challenging to live with asthma, but it possible to manage it, stay active and enjoy doing the things you love.
An informative Zoom presentation about the diagnosis, impact, and current treatment of asthma. Presented by Allison Peters, RT, TMH Respiratory Therapy – TMH’s Chronic Lung Disease Navigator
Learn more about today’s hearing challenges, treatment options, tools and apps, and resources that can improve hearing satisfaction and the quality of your life. This recorded webinar will address hearing issues that have been exacerbated during the pandemic – such as mask wearing, plexiglass barriers, poor sound quality of socially connecting technologies, and increased anxiety. The stress of “missing out” leads to frustration, sleep disruption, physical ailments, memory loss, isolation, and depression.
Even if your hearing is fine, you may have a friend or loved one for whom this even may be relevant.
This Zoom recording is presented by Audiology Associates.
The NEW Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What you need to know
This video will help you learn skills for choosing and preparing healthy foods this year. Based on the recently updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans it will include a special focus on the nutrition needs of older adults, recipe demonstrations, and an interactive Q & A with local nutrition professionals.
Presented by Tallahassee Memorial Metabolic Health Center and UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program.
This informative zoom presentation provides a simple description of how vaccines work, why we need to stay up to date with recommended vaccines and what vaccines we need. With the COVID pandemic and everyone being hesitant to leave our homes in 2020, everyone (both adults and children) fell behind in our recommended vaccinations. Did you know that grandparents need to get a booster Pertussis vaccination with the birth of each grandchild in order to protect the infant? Learn about this and much more!
Presented by Dr Paul Robinson, TMH Pediatrician and Ruth Nickens, RN, TSC Health & Wellness Coordinator.
The word “hospice” is not as scary as you may think! Hospice is often misunderstood, and this program serves to demystify and debunk any myths or misconceptions that exist. Hospice began fifty years ago, and even today, people still need clarification about the scope and practice. Learn about the history, the definition, the criteria, the services, and all the rest!
Presented by Lori Fitzpatrick, Director of Community Engagement, Covenant Care.
This educational and informative Zoom presentation addresses Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), a series of progressive lung diseases characterized by difficulty breathing, including asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. Learn about the diagnosis, therapies, research and management for this disease that impacts 24 million Americans.
Offered Allison Peters, RT, TMH Respiratory Therapy.
Enjoy a first Monday Mindfulness meditation! Mindfulness is known to improve mental and physical health, including reducing stress, improving focus, and decreasing pain. This informative video explores what mindfulness means, the benefits it provides, and ways to incorporate practice into daily life. It concludes with a 10-minute guided mindfulness meditation activity that can also be practiced on your own. Presented by Nicolette Castagna, MA, MPH, RMHCI, TSC UPSLIDE Program Counselor.
UPSLIDE is a Program that Addresses Loneliness, Isolation and Depression. Do you have a friend or neighbor who is lonely? Would you like to become more socially connected? Help is available. If you know someone or you think you can benefit from this program, email Malanie.Lachman@talgov.com for more information and eligibility. Services are provided at no cost to participants, but donations accepted. UPSLIDE is sponsored by the Florida Blue Foundation and the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation.
The Impact Throughout One’s Lifetime and the Role the Pandemic Plays
In recognition of Trauma Awareness Month, we present this webinar about an important issue that is exceedingly common and may be exacerbated by the current pandemic. Dr. Mimi Graham, Director FSU Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy, is the keynote speaker. She will discuss the research, the physical and societal factors that play a role, the symptoms, the most current treatment options, coping skills, local resources and more. Intended for professionals, scholars, and the community at large. Originally presented April 28, 2020
CEUs are offered for nursing and social work; email Kelli.Mercer@hcahealthcare.com for CEUs.
A conversation with Ruth Nickens, RN, Health & Wellness Coordinator, Melanie Lachman, MSW, UPSLIDE Program Coordinator, and Nicolette Castagna, MA, MPH, UPSLIDE Program Counselor, regarding tips and steps you can take to stay active and healthy during this time of social distancing. UPSLIDE, funded by Florida Blue Foundation and the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation, is a program of the Tallahassee Senior Center which helps people who are lonely, isolated and depressed find meaningful social connection. Originally presented on April 21, 2020
For more information or questions, email Melanie.Lachman@talgov.com.
This is a recording of the second Healthy @ Home virtual event. We will explore the relationship between Covid and Diabetes. Does Diabetes make you more at risk for getting COVID-19? What can you do to reduce your risk of getting COVID-19 if you have diabetes? Answers to these questions, and more, will be part of this special event featuring the Endocrinology and Diabetes care team at Tallahassee Memorial’s Metabolic Health Center. This program was hosted by the Tallahassee Senior Center Health & Wellness Coordinator Ruth Nickens.