Health and Senior Calendar

Sept. 8-14

Health

Dementia support group

TODAY Care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia are welcome at this monthly support-group meeting. 6-7:30 p.m., Elderhealth Northwest, 6555 Ravenna Ave. N., Seattle; free (206-323-2096 or www.alzwa.org).

Exercise and thrive

ONGOING A 10-week strength and fitness program for adults who have completed active cancer treatment. Classes are held twice a week at three YMCA locations; preregistration required; free (206-667-2814 or www.fhcrc.org/patient/support/survivorship/events/exercise).

Dementia

TUE Monthly meeting. 1-2:30 p.m., Wesley Homes Health Center, 1122 S. 216th St., Des Moines; free (206-870-1311 or www.alzwa.org).

Evergreen Spina Bifida

TUE Monthly group meeting. 7-8:30 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 1350 17th St. S.E., Auburn; free (253-887-0888).

Diabetes course

TUE Two-day program that includes information on nutrition, avoiding complications, understanding diabetes, exercise, medications and blood glucose; preregistration required. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Islandwood, 4450 Blakely Ave. N.E., Bainbridge Island; sliding scale cost (206-583-6465 or www.vmmc.org).

Diabetes

TUE Monthly support group meeting; preregistration suggested. 1-2:30 p.m., Northwest Hospital, 1550 N. 115th St., Seattle (206-368-1564 or www.nwhospital.org).

Transcendental meditation

WED To help with increased energy, mental clarity, reduction of hypertension and more; preregistration required. 7:30 p.m., 4701 41st. Ave. S.W., Seattle (425-451-2290).

Female incontinence

WED A urologist discusses the different types of incontinence and the latest treatment options. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bellevue YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue; free-$5 (425-746-9000 or www.overlakehospital.org).

The body toxic

WED Journalist Nena Baker explores the many factors that have given rise to this condition. 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $5 (800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com).

Team approach to prostate cancer

THU Dr. Bruce Montgomery talks about the different approaches to the treatment of localized prostate cancer and new research to improve cure rates; preregistration required. 6:45-8:30 p.m., Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle; free (206-709-1400 or www.gildasclubseattle.org).

Alzheimer's

THU People can learn to share and gain emotional support from others who provide care to a person with dementia. 1:30-3 p.m., Central Area Senior Center, 500 30th Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-841-4230).

Hospice volunteers

OCT. 6-8 Weekday help is needed in King and Snohomish counties. Volunteers stay with patients in their homes, assisting with tasks and offering emotional support to terminally ill patients; preregistration required. (425-556-6372 or www.ghc.org/classesAndEvents).

Vasculitis

OCT. 11 Monthly support group meeting that has a guest speaker who talks about dealing with chronic illness; preregistration suggested. 1-3 p.m., Swedish Hospital, 727 Broadway, Seattle; free (253-740-8278).

Senior

Headache management

TUE Discussion on the causes, diagnosis, management and treatments related to headache problems; preregistration required, 12:45-2 p.m., Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E. Riverside Drive, Bothell; free (425-487-2441).

Annuities

TUE Learn about investments to help your income needs, assist in the reduction of taxes and explore their pitfalls; preregistration suggested, 10-11 a.m., South County Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; free (425-774-5555).

Computer classes

WED Registration for classes including: Windows XP, Windows Vista, internet and e-mail, digital photography, Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, Federal Way Senior Center, 4016 South 352nd St., Auburn; (253-839-5418).

Optimizing your health

WED Presentation covers care management for seniors, deciding on a facility to live in and health care information, Garden Club, 13350 S.E. 26th St., Bellevue; free (425-643-7111).

Driver improvement

FRI Class gives practical guidance and enhances driver safety and confidence, course completion qualifies drivers 55 and older for insurance discounts, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 7750 21st Ave. NW, Seattle; $16 (206-243-3564).

Crone of Puget Sound

SAT Fall membership meeting, 1 p.m., Greenwood Senior Center, 525 North 85th St.; donations welcome (206-367-0295).

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