JANUARY AND FEBRUARY PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS ANNOUNCED BY SHARP GROSSMONT

January 22, 2013 (La Mesa) -- The Senior Resource Center at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa offers free or low-cost educational programs and health screenings each month. The Senior Resource Center also provides information and assistance for health information and community resources. For more information, call 619-740-4214. For other programs, call 1-800-827-4277 or visit their web site at www.sharp.com.

SHAPE UP IN THE NEW YEAR

Want to lose weight? Think you need more fiber? Want to have more energy and just feel better overall? Think you should exercise, yet don’t have “the get up and go” to do it? Learn simple tricks to make your diet healthier. (For example: eat a rainbow.).Find out what makes being healthy challenging and make a plan to make it easier! Presented by Candy Cumming, Registered Dietitian, Sharp Center for Weight Management on Wednesday, January 30, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa. Reservation required. Call 1-800-827-4277 or register online at www.sharp.com.

HELP!! I’M A CAREGIVER

Family caregivers can find out about health and community resources, placement options, support groups and more. Andrea Holmberg, Program Coordinator, Senior Resource Center, will discuss emotional issues people face when caring for a loved one and caring through the holidays. Thursday, February 7, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sharp Grossmont Hospital’s Brier Patch Campus, 9000 Wakarusa St., La Mesa.. Registration required. Call 1-800-827-4277 or register online at www.sharp.com

CAROTID ARTERY SCREENING

Do you have episodes of slurred speech, facial drooping, temporary loss of vision or one-sided weakness or numbness? This free screening tests the carotid blood flow to the brain. Students from Grossmont College’s Cardiovascular Technology Program perform this non-diagnostic check. Saturday, February 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Cardiovascular Services Office, 5555 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa. Appointment required. Call 1-800-827-4277.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

No appointment necessary. Open to the public. For information, call 619-740-4214.

Sharp Grossmont Hospital Senior Resource Center, 9000 Wakarusa, La Mesa, Tuesday, February 5, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd., Friday, January 18 and February 15, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Project C.A.R.E. Community Action to Reach the Elderly

This free program helps people who live alone by offering a phone call each day. It there’s no answer, someone is called to check on you. Other Project C.A.R.E. services include Vial of Life, friendly visitor from the Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol and more. East county residents may call the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Senior Resource Center at 619-740-4214. Seniors in other zip codes may call 1-800-510-2020 for locations throughout San Diego County.