NURSE: MARGARITA CANUEL, RN.
Margarita is at the senior center from 9:00a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. In December she will be here on the 3rd, 10th and 17th. She will be available for blood pressure checks, glucose checks, and she will discuss any questions you may have in regard to your medications or other health concerns. You can bring in your own glucometer or blood pressure monitor and Margarita will teach you how to use it correctly.
Tuesday & Thursday from 12:00 noon til 3:00 p.m.
Senior Swim at the YMCA
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 til 3:00 for $2.00 a visit payable to the Scantic Valley YMCA through a punch pass.
Every Tuesday @ 10:00 - 11:00
Free Arthritis/Range of Motion Exercise Class
Do you have arthritis? Osteoporosis? No time for exercise? Low motivation? The Palmer Senior Center has your answer. Motion is lotion. Join us every Tuesday for gentle stretching and range of motion exercises that can be done sitting or standing based on the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program. The worst thing you can do is nothing. There is so charge for this program and all you need to do is show up - no registration is required.
2nd Tuesday of the Month @ 11:00 - 12:00
Hearing Aid Checks, Cleanings and Screenings
From 11:00 - 12:00 Debbie Stroetzel, MA CCC-A, Audiologist at Wing Memorial Hospital, will be here at the senior center to check and clean your hearing aids and do hearing screenings or if you have any other requests. You must call the senior center to schedule an appointment. Ms. Stroetzel will be here every second Tuesday of the month at this time.
Massage Therapy
Brenda Thibault, LMT will be here at the senior center on Thursday, December 4th and 18th from 1:15 - 3:30 to do 10 minute chair massages for only $5.00. All ages welcome. Therapeutic Massage; On-site massage is a revolutionary way of offering the benefits of massage in public spaces. The recipient is seated and fully clothed. The session focuses on the upper body - head, neck, shoulders, back and arms. Massage is an age-old health practice which enhances general well-being in many ways. It helps relieve the common aches, pains, and stresses that are part of daily living, increase range of motion, reduce muscle tension, increase circulation and relaxation. Treat yourself!! You must call the senior center to schedule an appointment.
Footcare @ the Palmer Senior Center
By appt. only, starting at 8:30 a.m. Cost of footcare is $28. No diabetics. Patricia O'Brien, R.N. administers this clinic. Pedi-Care also has a home visit service for those who are homebound. Call Debre Mallouin at 245-6034 for the Palmer area for a home footcare appt.
Eyeglass Program
Do your eyeglasses need repair, an adjustment or cleaning? A representative from Walmart Vision Center will be here at the senior center every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. No need to make an appointment.
Manicures
Tuesday, December 16th from 9:30 - 12 noon. Tracy from King's Crown will be here to give manicures for only $5.00. Call the center to make an appointment.
Nurse: Services include blood pressure screenings, glucose checks, medication checks, educational programs, etc.
Home Safety & Fall Prevention Clinics
911 Cell Phone Loan Program
Disability Indicator
Life Call Systems
Flashing Lights
Knox Box
Smoke Alarms
Hearing Screenings
Medical Equipment Loans
Flu Clinics
Strength Training
Annual Health Fair
Manicures
Footcare
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