By Ronald Jean
SPRING CREEK SENIOR PARTNER NEWS – November 5th, 2021
NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH
According to Webster’s Dictionary, diabetes is defined as a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine. Diabetes affects many members of our community. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems if it iss not controlled.
Depending on your age, weight, and other factors, you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that making healthy changes can greatly lower your risk. To help prevent type 2 diabetes:
- Watch your weight
- Eat healthy
- Get more physical activity
Spring Creek Senior Partners offers many events and activities to help keep you active, informed and healthy.
For more information, visit the office of Spring Creek Senior Partners and speak to one of NORC Nurses’ or call 718-348-7620
Join us for Pilates and Stronger Longer exercise every Wednesday from 10:00am to 12:00pm (Virtual)
Technology Class every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Virtual)
Arts/Crafts (Crochet) and Gardening every Thursday (in-person)
Bingo every Friday (in-person)
Health/Nutrition every Friday (Virtual)
Snacks, refreshments, GIVE-AWAYS are served for in-person activities
COVID-19 UPDATES FOR SENIORS: Variants, Breakthrough infections and Booster Shots. (POWERPOINT PRESENTATION)
Wednesday, November 10th. at 11:00 a.m.
By Andrew Wallach, MD, FACP – 160 Schroeders Ave B1
For more information and to register, please call 718-348-7620.
SCAN VAN MAMMOGRAPHY – Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 10am to 3:00pm. Please call 718-348-7620 to register.
The staff of Spring Creek Senior Partners is here to assist those living in Spring Creek Towers who are 60 years and older. You are always welcome to participate in our many events and activities.
If you need to see one of our case workers or the NORC Nurse, please call for an appointment. Our number is 718-348-7620.
*****Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday FROM 9:30am to 12:30pm, Spring Creek Senior Partners offers free blood pressure, Body Mass Index, Weight and Oxygen Level screenings. Call our office at 718-348-7620 to schedule an appointment.
ABOUT SPRING CREEK SENIOR PARTNERS
Spring Creek Senior Partners is a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community/Supportive Service Program (NORC/SSP) and we serve all residents who are 60 years or older. Our services are free and open to all residents of Spring Creek Towers. You can visit Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 160 Schroeders Ave. (G5) or call us 718-348-7620. .
