Around the Regions

Eastern

Seniors Lifestyle Clinic in St. Mary's Bay . . .

A seniors Lifestyle Clinic was conducted by Public Health Nurse Kelly Power-Kean and the staff at the Riverhead Fitness Center in St. Mary's Bay. the clinic included blood pressure checks, blood glucose screening and body weight checks. Participants also viewed a video entitled "Nutrition for the Over 50 Gang" and were treated to a heart healthy snack. The seniors really enjoyed this event!

I.Y.O.P. Celebration, Fortune . . . . . .

An I.Y.O.P. Celebration for seniors in Fortune was held on April 9, 1998, at the Fortune Lion's Club. Gertie Piercey and Eileen Evans organized the event entitled "Get Active Your Way Every Day for Life".

The event included a presentation about the importance of being active throughout one's life. The new Senior's Physical Activity Guide was introduced and distributed to participants. A display called "Keeping Active" was on site for viewing during the event.

Stop Smoking Program for Women...

The Stop Smoking Program for Women has been having great success! In St. Mary's Bay, Public Health Nurse, Kelly Power-Kean, has held sessions at the Riverhead Fitness Center, with an average of 5 - 9 participants per week attending, two of which significantly reduced their smoking habits.

Stop Smoking Program for Women sessions were also held in Holyrood, Co-facilitated by Shirley LaCour, a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society, and Joan Blackmore, Health and Community Services, Eastern Region. Some of the highlights included "quit day"; blowing into the carbon monxide monitor; making "top hats" and the closing celebration. A wide range of topics were covered in the sessions, including, stress management, relaxation breathing, withdrawal, roadblocks, positive self-talk, grief, self-esteem, nutrition, physical activity, heart effects and healing.

Opportunity for discussion, feedback and support was very important. Three people quit smoking and two cut back considerably on the amount of cigarettes they smoked. Participants indicated that it was a great learning experience.

Information on the program of the facilitator's training can be obtained by contacting Natalie Moody, Health and Community Services, Eastern Region, at (709) 466-6334.