Healthy Life Series Continues in May at Phelps Hospital

All events are free and take place on the Phelps campus, 701 N. Broadway in Sleepy Hollow unless otherwise noted. The Phelps Healthy Life Calendar for May follows:

Tuesday, May 1 - Elder Law Series: Health Insurance Considerations on the Way to Retirement This presentation covers the basics of Medicare and then shifts to how Medicare works with COBRA, retiree plans and the Affordable Care Act. This session is good for a pre-retirement audience. At Phelps Hospital Auditorium, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Call 914-366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.

Thursday, May 3 - How to Help with Opioid Addiction, Friends, Family, Self Are you, a family member, a friend or someone you love suffering from opioid addiction? If you are someone providing care, someone concerned about a love one and not knowing next steps or options, possibly suffering from addiction yourself or just interested in learning more about the opioid crisis in today’s society, let us help you find the resources you need. With Dr. Mark Russakoff, Psychiatrist and Dr. Yili Huang, Pain Management Specialist. In the Auditorium at Phelps Hospital, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Registration required. Call 914-366-3000

Wednesday, May 4 – LSVT Program for Parkinson’s An evidence-based exercise program for patients diagnoses with Parkinson’s disease. Leslie Sims, PT Aaron Frazier, PT LSVT certified physical therapists 12 noon – 1:00 pm On the Phelps campus, 777 building, Suite 303 Registrations are limited. Call 914-366-3700 to register.

Wednesday, May 4 - Mind Games is a fun way for seniors to help stimulate their minds and improve cognitive functioning (memory, visual recall, problem solving, focus and speed, and spatial reasoning) by playing group games, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. At Phelps Hospital, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, in the Boardroom. Park behind the hospital and enter through the Auditorium entrance. Then proceed down one flight to the C-Level, the Boardroom is at the end of the hall on the right. Call 914-366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.

Tuesday, May 8 – Hearing Screening in Celebration of “Better Hearing Month” Get your hearing screened and learn how to keep your hearing healthy. Jessica LaCorte, AuD, CCC-A 9:00 am – 12 noon. On the Phelps campus, 777 building, Suite 303 Registrations are limited. Call 914-366-3010 to register.

Tuesday, May 8 – My Aching Back Back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, and 80 percent of the population will experience it some time in their lives. This presentation will focus on causes, evaluation, treatment and prevention of back pain. Presented by Yili Huang, DO, double-board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology and director of the Phelps Pain Center. n At Phelps Hospital Auditorium 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow at 6:30 pm. Register on line at https://backache.eventbrite.com or call 914-366-3470

Tuesday, May 8 - Better Breathers Club A free, monthly interactive support group for people with breathing disorders or pulmonary fibrosis sponsored by Phelps, the American Lung Association, and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Participants who use oxygen may switch to the hospital’s supply during the meeting. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. At Phelps Hospital, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Pulmonary Lab. Call 914-366-3712 to register.

Tuesday, May 8 and 22 - Holistic Pain Support Program People suffering from chronic pain will have access to comprehensive pain management services including exercise, nutritional guidance, psychological support and complementary medicine practices. At Phelps Hospital, Family Medicine Residency Conference Room, 755 Building, 4th floor, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Call 914-366-3937 or ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.

Thursday, May 10 - The Breakfast Club The Breakfast Club, designed especially for seniors, includes a free breakfast, a presentation on a healthy lifestyle topic and a light exercise program. The group meets monthly except for August and December. The group meets from 8:30-10:30 am, in the Cafeteria (G Level) at Phelps Hospital, 701 North Broadway in Sleepy Hollow. Call 914-366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.

Thursday, May 10 - Osteoporosis Support and Education A free monthly group program for individuals with osteoporosis, providing education on nutrition, exercise (weight-bearing, strengthening and balance), activities of daily living and treatment options. The sessions are held from 10:45 – 11:30am, the second Thursday of the month in the Boardroom (C Level) at Phelps Hospital, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. Park behind the hospital and enter through the Auditorium entrance. Proceed down one flight to the C-Level. The boardroom is at the end of the hall on the right. Call 914-366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.

Friday, May 11 - Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Join us and receive the emotional, educational and social support needed to successfully care for someone with dementia. Sponsored by Phelps, The Alzheimer’s Association and the Visiting Nurse Association of the Hudson Valley, at Phelps Hospital, 755 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, Room 545 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Call 914-366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@northwell.edu for more information or to register.

Monday, May 14 – National Skilled Nursing Care Week In collaboration with Cedar Manor, Phelps Hospital is hosting an event including an afternoon tea, chair yoga and a presentation on joints by Dr. Hochfelder. Cedar Manor is located at 32 Cedar Lane, Ossining, from 2:00 - 4:30pm. Registration is required. Call 914-366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@northwell.edu

Tuesday, May 15 - Senior Steps offers health screenings for seniors on the third Tuesday of the month from 10:00 - 11:30 am. This month’s topic is ‘brown bag medicine review,’ a nurse will review your medications and will answer your questions about them. At Phelps Hospital, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. For more information, call 914-366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@northwell.edu to register.

Tuesday, May 15, 16, 17 – Women’s Health Week The goal of National Women’s Health Week is to empower women to make their own health a priority. Come celebrate women’s health and wellness with us at this three-day event! Session topics include yoga, healthy cooking, breast care, menopause, dermatology and spa services. All events are free and will take place at The James House on the Phelps Hospital campus. Healthy appetizers will be served. Call 914-366-3937 or email ewoods3@northwell.edu for specific event information.

Friday, May 18 - Senior Debate Senior Debate is a lively, interactive discussion. This year’s topic is, “Whether Social Media and the Internet Bring More Harm than Good to Modern Society.” The audience-centered debate method used by the moderator is informal and relaxed. Audience members are not required to give comments or speeches. Phelps Hospital Auditorium, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow at 10:00 am. Call 914-366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@northwell.edu for more information and to register.

Thursday, May 24 - Vitality Day for Seniors Vitality Day is a time to celebrate the contributions older adults make to our society. This year, the event will focus on memory care and keeping our hearts and minds young. Join us for stimulating activities, music and memory-oriented presentations. The James House at Phelps Hospital, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Call 914-366-3937 or send an email to ewoods3@northwell.edu for more information or to register.

Wednesday, May 30 - Controlling the Pain of Arthritic Knees Without Surgery A discussion about a non-surgical therapy that often helps people with arthritic knees maintain active lifestyles while postponing – or eliminating – the need for surgery. Learn how injections and exercise can enable reconditioning and reduce inflammation and pain, with Robert Seebacher, MD, Orthopedic surgeon. At Phelps Hospital Auditorium, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, at 6: 30 pm (Light refreshments at 6 pm). Register online at: https://arthriticknees.eventbrite.com or call 914-366-3470.

Cancer Support Programs – Phelps Hospital offers a monthly series of cancer support programs for patients who will be receiving cancer treatment. Topics are New Patient Orientation; Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Treatment Orientation and Patient Family Cancer Support Group. Times and days vary, so please call for more information. All programs are held on the Phelps campus in the 777 building, 1st floor, Radiation Medicine Conference Room. Call 914-366-1661 for information or to register.

Diabetes Educational Program for Adults This two-session educational program for adults with diabetes is held every month at Phelps (date and time may vary). Learn what diabetes is, different medications available, how to prevent and manage complications, blood sugar targets, what foods to eat, how to count carbs and much more. Pre-registration and a physician referral are required. There may be a charge for this class, depending on insurance coverage. Please note that attendance at both classes is required. For more information call 914-366-2270.

Updated calendar listings are available at www.phelpshospital.org.

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