Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer Wellness for Life sessions in 2017
Griffin Hospital is offering two sessions of it 12-week lifestyle change program Wellness for Life starting in February./ Contributed photo
DERBY - Griffin Hospital’s Wellness for Life Program is a great opportunity for individuals to get a jumpstart on their New Year’s resolutions and can be a great holiday gift for a loved one looking to make a change for a healthier lifestyle.
Wellness for Life is a 12-week, evidence-based lifestyle change program that helps prevent and treat many chronic diseases. It’s designed for individuals ready to make changes in their nutrition, physical activity and stress management.
With the support of a multi-disciplinary staff, Wellness for Life members take ownership of making long-term lifestyle changes in their lives.
According to a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 80 percent of chronic diseases, like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, can be prevented with better lifestyle choices in nutrition, activity and emotional health.
Wellness for Life will hold two sessions starting in February 2017. The program encourages participants to make a commitment for a healthier life through custom fitness evaluation and planning, individual nutritional guidance, one-on-one coaching, and small, interactive health seminars. Each participant also receives an activity tracker, which helps monitor his or her activity, sleep patterns and food intake.
“Making changes for a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy - it requires one-on-one guidance and on-going support,” said Wellness for Life Program Co-Director Eunice Lisk.
“This program helps people assess their lifestyle, provides them with a personalized plan to increase vitality and gives one-on-one and group support every step of the way to better health.”
Wellness for Life focuses on establishing healthy weight control, lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, better sleep and energy, and increased personal strength and resilience.
For the past three years of the program, Wellness for Life participants have seen significant weight loss and reductions in blood pressure. The program has also received high satisfaction scores in meeting participants’ expectations and for valuable presentations by health experts.
Wellness for Life meets at the Hewitt Ambulatory Pavilion (located in the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital) at 350 Seymour Ave.
For more information about Wellness for Life, visit griffinhealth.org or call Lisk, 203-732-7107.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Nursing students train at Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton
SHELTON - Wesley Village, a campus of senior living and care communities, bids farewell to its current class of Fairfield University nursing students.
For six weeks, Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing and rehab center on the Wesley Village campus, has served as a geriatric clinical training site for Fairfield University students.
Erica Wuchiski, Clinical Placement Coordinator at Fairfield University, says, “It is wonderful that our school has partnered with Bishop Wicke to enhance the learning process of the nursing students.”
Since 2013, Bishop Wicke has served as a clinical setting for Fairfield University students, equipping them with the skills and experience necessary to thrive in the health care field.
This particular program is unique because it offers its four- year nursing students the opportunity to start their clinical rotations in the fall of their sophomore year unlike many other college programs.
These nursing students are not only learning at Bishop Wicke, but also spreading joy throughout the community. Residents and staff agree that it is really special to work with these eager and energetic students.
Siv Kloter, a Certified Nursing Assistant at Bishop Wicke, explains, “They are a very motivated group of ladies, competent in their field. They are going to make great nurses!"
Bishop Wicke, recently recognized by US News and Report as one of the top nursing homes in the state for 2016-17, is proud to model a relationship-centered approach to care and partners with area colleges and universities to provide educational experiences for students in the healthcare field.
In addition to Fairfield University, Bishop Wicke works with Certified Nursing Assistant students from Griffin Hospital, occupational therapist students from Housatonic Community College, and various students from Lincoln Technical Institute.
For more information about Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center at Wesley Village, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or call 203-929-5321.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
Learn about American Indian music, talk tech at Derby Neck Library
American Indian music
At 3 p.m. Dec. 10 the Library presents “An Introduction to American Indian Music” with Craig Harris.
Percussionist and educator, Harris is the author of the newly published book, Heartbeat, Warble, and the Electric Powwow: American Indian Music.
He offers a fascinating look at his topic using archival audio recordings, as well as a video presentation.
This is a free event and no registration is required.
Tech Talks
On Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 21, the Library hosts Tech Talks, an information program that meets monthly to offer tips and ideas on what is new in technology and how to best use it in your daily life.
Evening Book Club
The Library hosts the Evening Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19.
This month’s selection is “The Lilies of the Field” by William E. Barrett. This book was the basis for the 1963 film starring Sidney Poitier.
Copies of the book are available at our library. Join us at our cozy fireplace for an informative and stimulating discussion.
Video game tournament
At 4 p.m. Dec. 21 the Library hosts the Smash! Club Video Game Tournament open to teens and tweens.
Bring your friends for an afternoon of fun.
Free refreshments and prizes will be awarded.
For information call 203-734-1492.
This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.
Adam's House grief education center in Shelton to host holiday open house
*A note from Allison Wysota: Santa will visit from 5-7 p.m. with gifts for the children.