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 It's
no secret that most of us prefer to stay in our own homes as we grow older. But,
too many seniors and their families don't think about the fact that homes must
be adapted to the changing needs that often come with age.
Meriter offers many services for seniors to enable them to live safely and
comfortably in their own homes. If you or a loved one would like to learn more
about Meriter's services and home safety for seniors, join us this event.
Thursday,
July 31
8 a.m. – Noon
Meriter Home Health Retail Showroom
2180 W. Beltline Highway, Madison
Free, but Registration Required
Presentations:
- 8:30 a.m. - Body Mechanics for Safety in the Home
- 9:30 a.m. - Medication Safety
- 10:30 a.m. - Attitude Adjustment
Screenings:
- Home safety questionnaires
- Stroke assessment
- Balance assessment
- Blood Pressure
- Total/HDL Cholesterol
- Pre-Vascular Screening
Also Featuring:
- Showroom tours
- 25% discount on bath safety equipment
- Healthy snacks and drinks
- Drawing for prizes
No fee, but registration is required. Please call (608)
417-5900 to register.
Sponsored by Meriter Preferred
7/3/2008
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Registration
Online registration is not available for this event, as individual times need to be scheduled
for the screenings.
Please call (608) 417-5900 to register.
Other Screening Options Available Through Meriter
Check Steps
$30. Call (608) 417-5900 to schedule your appointment!
Check Steps gives you a quick and easy way to monitor
your progress with lifestyle changes. These 20 minute
appointments assist you in problem solving and staying
on your path to wellness, and include:
- Fasting cholesterol and blood sugar tests
- Body composition and BMI assessments
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Individual discussion with a health educator/life coach
Personal Wellness Assessments
$75. Call
(608) 417-5900 to schedule your appointment!
Meetings with a health educator/life coach that includes:
- Fasting cholesterol and blood sugar tests
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Body composition and BMI assessments
- Bone density check
- Optional carbon monoxide breath testing for smokers
- 7-page personal wellness report
- A report for your primary care provider
- Individual goal setting and risk review session
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