Wellness Classes
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
Mondays, March 20, 27, April 3
6:30-7:30pm
Diabetes has become one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Diabetes results in a decrease in quality of life and increase in hospital expenses for millions of Americans. Diabetes was one of the underlying health issues associated with COVID hospitalizations in the most recent pandemic.
Back in 1960 only 1% of Americans was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and now this is becoming a threat to all age groups from children to senior citizens.
The mechanism is known for how diabetes happens. There is no mystery to what steps need to be taken to bring diabetes under control and to reverse it. With the right information and support, you can experience increased quality of life and a reduction of medication. For those who are pre-diabetic, the right information can keep you free from medication.
Join Dr. Noel Aldrich for a short series on Reversing Type 2 Diabetes. In the 3 sessions of this series, you will learn:
- How your body handles sugar
- What happens when your body becomes insulin resistant
- A healthy way to control diabetes
- About foods essential for controlling blood sugar
- The consequences of insulin dependence
- Appropriate nutrition supplements to use
Instructor: Noel Aldrich
Capacity: 25
Cost: $27 nonmbr, $21 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: 103
Sleep 101
Friday, April 7
9:00-10:00am
Sleep can be hard to find for some and easy to come by for others. Stacey Zell, Respiratory Therapist from the Sleep Center at Northfield Hospital and Clinics will discuss the importance of sleep, the importance of monitoring your sleep cycle and ways to better improve your sleep.
Instructor: Stacey Zell (NH+C)
Capacity: 20
Cost: $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: 104
The Benefits of Healthy Feet
Wednesday, April 12
9:00-12:00pm
Your feet are a complex combination of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. This means that everything needs to be working correctly to support an active lifestyle. Healthy feet are the foundation of your entire body—both literally and figuratively. They help with your balance, posture, and mobility. Learn from Marcy Kramer, Doctor of Physical Therapy the anatomy of your feet, how to care for your feet, keep them strong and healthy.
Instructor: Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 20
Cost: $27 nonmbr, $21 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: 106
Aging and Fall Conversation
Wednesday, April 26
2:00-3:00pm
As we get older falls eventually happen. Come discuss the tips of the trade that a certified Occupational Therapist has learned over the years to help prevent falls in your own home such as correct footwear, feet strengthening and awareness of your surroundings.
Instructor: Nancy Carriel
Capacity: 15
Cost: $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: 102
Oral Health for Older Adults: Tips for keeping your gums and teeth healthy as you age
Friday, May 5
9:30-10:30am
Taking care of your teeth and gums as you get older can prevent problems like toothaches, tooth decay, and tooth loss. A healthy mouth also makes it easier for you to eat well and enjoy food.
It’s especially important to take care of your teeth and gums if you have a health condition like diabetes or heart disease — or if you’re taking medicines that can cause oral health problems.
Learn tips and healthy habits from Heather; Professional Dental Group in Northfield.
Presenter: Heather; Professional Dental Group
Capacity: 25
Cost: $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 103
Learning about Yamas and Niyamas of Yoga
Fridays, May 5, 12, 19, 26
9:00-10:00am
After practicing yoga for a while, many of us may wonder if there’s more to it than what we do on that rubber mat; and of course, there is.
The idea of a yoga practice is really not just to focus and be aware and mindful and calm for the time that we’re on the mat, but to carry this state of being with us when we leave class, so it can have a much deeper impact than just making us look good.
Instructor: Heather Sand
Capacity: 20
Cost: $36 nonmbr, $28 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: Room 104
Benefits of Exercise
Wednesday, May 10
9:00-12:00pm
What can exercise do for me? Can Exercise help improve my ailments, my joint pain, my mood or even my cognitive functioning? Dr. Marcy Kramer will help you understand the benefits of exercise on the human body. Learn how exercise not only improves your heart and muscles but it can benefit your entire body and the way it functions.
Instructor: Dr. Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 20
Cost: $27 nonmbr, $21 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: 106
Wound Care
Friday, June 2
10:00-11:00am
A program in partnership with Northfield Hospital + Clinics Wound Healing Team.
Jillian Simon who leads the Wound Healing Center at Northfield Hospital and Clinics will talk about skin care, how to prevent wounds, diabetes and wounds, what your skin can tell about your health, treatment options, and information about how Hyperbaric Oxygen works, and how can help.
Presenter: Jillian Simon, APRN, FNP-BC, CWON
Capacity: 20
Cost: $9 nonmbr, $7 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: 103
Osteoporosis 101
Wednesday, June 14
9:00-12:00pm
Our skeletal system is the framework of our body. Making sure we keep our bones healthy is very important as we age. Our bones help with stability, coordination, posture, strength and overall daily activities. Studies show that bone density can decrease as we age due to numerous internal and external factors. Learn from Dr. Marcy Kramer ways to fight the decline of bone density and keep your bones healthy through exercise, movement, and nutrition.
Instructor: Dr. Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 20
Cost: $27 nonmbr, $21 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: 106
Joint Health 101
Wednesday, July 12
9:00-12:00pm
Joints are the place where two bones come together. The body has numerous types of joints and move in various different ways and service numerous functions to the movement of the human body. Learn from Dr. Marcy Kramer ways to strengthen your joints effectively and learn ways to keep your joints healthy as you age.
Instructor: Dr. Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 20
Cost: $27 nonmbr, $21 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: 106
Vertigo 101
Wednesday, August 9
9:00-12:00pm
Vertigo is a sensation that the environment around you is spinning in circles. It can make a person feel dizzy and off-balance. Vertigo can affect individuals at some of the most inconvenient times and carry on for days. Learn from Dr. Marcy Kramer what Vertigo is and what can you do to battle the effects of vertigo.
Instructor: Dr. Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 20
Cost: $27 nonmbr, $21 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: 106
Fall Prevention
Wednesday, September 13
9:00-12:00pm
Falls and fall-related injuries are among the most common but serious medical problems experienced by older adults. Nearly one-third of older people fall each year, half of which fall more than once per year. Over 3 million Americans over the age of 65 visited hospital emergency departments in 2019 due to fall-related injuries, with over 1.6 million being admitted. Learn from Dr. Marcy Kramer how to prevent falls, how to make your living space less of a fall risk, and how to maintain strong bones and muscles that will help lower your chances of fall risks
Instructor: Dr. Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 20
Cost: $27 nonmbr, $21 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: 106
Brain Health
Wednesday, October 11
9:00-12:00pm
The human brain is responsible for how the body works intrinsically and extrinsically. Brain health refers to how well a person brain functions across several areas. Aspects of brain health includes motor function, cognitive function, emotional function, and tactile function. Brain health can be affected by age-related changes in the brain, injuries such as a stroke, or even a traumatic brain injury, mood disorders, substance abuse and even disease like Alzheimers. While some factors affecting the brain cannot be changes there is still lifestyle changes that might make a difference. Learn ways to help improve your brain health.
Instructor: Dr. Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 20
Cost: $27 nonmbr, $21 mbr, $0 platinum
Space: 106
