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Community Wellness & Education
A Lyngblomsten outreach service providing education, health assessments, and
resources for seniors as physical and mental changes occur during the aging process
Maintain your health.
Maintain your independence.
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Community Wellness & Education programs reach hundreds of seniors each year through Lyngblomsten's corporate congregations, at area sites where seniors gather, and during weekly office hours with the Community Wellness Nurse at the 5-5-1 Club commnity center.
With the help available through Lyngblomsten community outreach programs, seniors can retain their independence, maintain their social life, prevent devastating illnesses, and learn how to preserve their health.
For information about Lyngblomsten's Home- and Community-Based Services, call (651) 632-5331.
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Coordinated by Lyngblomsten Community Wellness & Education
Cindy Albing (651) 414-5292 calbing@lyngblomsten.org
Assessments
Health Screening
This service provides the opportunity to ask a registered nurse about health concerns and issues about remaining independent as health needs change. The nurse meets with seniors at area churches, senior housing, and community centers in designated locations on a regular basis. The nurse is available to perform health screening services such as blood pressure and pulse assess-ments, Vitamin B-12 shots to those for whom it is prescribed, and fasting blood sugar levels. This service is also available at the nurse's office located in the Lyngblomsten Community Center.
Flu Prevention
We offer annual flu shots because we understand the devastating effects this illness can have on your vitality and health. Flu shots are available on Lyngblomsten's campus as well as at the sites we visit monthly around the community.
We strive to make preventative healthcare easily accessible.
Education
Health Talks
Our Community Wellness & Education Nurse addresses a variety of health-related topics in presentations given at Lyngblomsten, at the community sites, and elsewhere upon request.
Examples of topics are:
- Healthy eating
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Exercise
- Diabetes
- Heart disease and stroke
Caregiver Support Groups
Community Wellness & Education facilitates two support groups for people who are helping a friend or older family member manage needs they can no longer handle alone. The groups emphasize caring for ourselves while caring for others.
DAYTIME EDITION:
The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 1:30 - 3:30 PM at The Heritage at Lyngblomsten (1440 Midway Parkway, St. Paul). FREE. No reservations required. For more info, contact Joanne Kellen, RN, at (651) 632-5335 or jkellen@lyngblomsten.org.
EVENING EDITION:
3rd Tuesday of the month
6:30 - 8 PM
Lyngblomsten Care Center Conference Room
1415 Almond Avenue, St. Paul.
FREE. No reservations required. For more info, contact Bonnie Connolly, RN at (651) 414-5293 or bconnolly@lyngblomsten.org.
Once a month, Community Wellness & Education hosts "'Donut' Make You Wonder?," presentations by experts in various areas of wellness held at the Lyngblomsten Community Center. These sessions include time for questions. Topics range from healthy eating to healthcare directives to safety and prescription drugs.
Also offered periodically are opportunities to learn about nonmedical aging-related issues, such as taking care of one's aging parents and exploring housing options. Several presentations can be brought to your organization (Monday thru Friday). For more information, contact the Community Education/Resource Coordinator, Cindy Albing, at calbing@lyngblomsten.org.
Resources
Information
As your medical needs change, there are often questions regarding health, medications, and the resources available in the community. We can help you work through the maze of services. Our Community Wellness & Education Nurse can give you information or direct you to the resources you need to make informed decisions regarding your health care. It is our hope that we can take some of the worry out of your medical decisions.
Equipment Lending Library
Medical equipment can be a major expense, especially if you only need it temporarily. Lyngblomsten offers a lending library of equipment ranging from commodes and raised toilet seats to wheelchairs, walkers, canes and more. Click here to learn more about the Medical Equipment Lending Library.
Senior Issues Library
Lyngblomsten has books, videos and pamphlets on senior housing options, specific diseases, and other health-related issues. Call to inquire about what materials are available.
Partnering with corporate churches and community organizations, Community Wellness & Education is a Lyngblomsten outreach service providing education, health assessments, and resources for seniors as physical and mental changes occur during the aging process.
For more information about Lyngblomsten Community Wellness & Education, please contact:
Joanne Kellen, RN
Community Wellness & Education Coordinator
1415 Almond Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
(651) 632-5335
jkellen@lyngblomsten.org
This brief conference was designed to help adults take care of their health and general well-being by adopting holistic health principles and a wellness-oriented lifestyle. |