The three Capital District public library systems are focusing on health and wellness programs now through the end of April 2019. The Moon Walk is a challenge to see if we can collectively get to the moon as a community by logging our exercise. The moon is 238,900 miles from the Earth, now get moving!
This program does not collect any personal information just log your steps, miles, or minutes of exercise and your zip code and help us reach our goal. Just click on the Log Exercise button below.
Interested in attending a health related program. Click on the Calendar button to check out the programs across the Capital District. Rensselaerville Programs will be highlighted below.
Are you looking for reliable, recent health related information? The Reliable Information button below will take you to Medline Plus. If you'd rather have a librarian help you find the information please contact Kim at the Library for an appointment to research the information that you need. Kim is a trained Consumer Health Information Specialist.
This program does not collect any personal information just log your steps, miles, or minutes of exercise and your zip code and help us reach our goal. Just click on the Log Exercise button below.
Interested in attending a health related program. Click on the Calendar button to check out the programs across the Capital District. Rensselaerville Programs will be highlighted below.
Are you looking for reliable, recent health related information? The Reliable Information button below will take you to Medline Plus. If you'd rather have a librarian help you find the information please contact Kim at the Library for an appointment to research the information that you need. Kim is a trained Consumer Health Information Specialist.
Local Programs
Spring Into Health
Hilltown Health Fair
Saturday, March 23, 2019
10-3pm
Conkling Hall, 8 Methodist Hill Rd, Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Sponsored by Berne, Middleburgh and Rensselaerville Libraries
More Details to Come.
Hilltown Health Fair
Saturday, March 23, 2019
10-3pm
Conkling Hall, 8 Methodist Hill Rd, Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Sponsored by Berne, Middleburgh and Rensselaerville Libraries
More Details to Come.
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Alzheimer's Association
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Tuesday, March 26, 2019 3-4pm Program provides information and tips on healthy aging At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. To help people age well, the Alzheimer’s Association® is offering the Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research program. This workshop covers four areas of lifestyle habits that are associated with healthy aging: • Cognitive activity. • Physical health and exercise. • Diet and nutrition. • Social engagement. In each area, we will discuss what we know, drawing on current research, as well as what we can do — steps to take now to improve or maintain overall health in each area. Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research is designed for individuals of any age who are looking for information on ways to age as well as possible. This program will be held at the Rensselaerville Library, 1459 County Route 351, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 3pm to 4pm. To register for this program call or email Victor at 518.867.4999 extx200 or email vicoles@alz.org or go to www.communityresourcefinder.org/ |
Alzheimer's Association
Effective Communication Strategies Wednesday, May 1, 2019 3-4pm Education program on communication helps families facing Alzheimer’s Individuals living with dementia often experience changes in behavior that can be confusing to friends and family. For caregivers, learning to decode messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language can help both parties to connect and communicate in meaningful ways. Effective Communication Strategies is a program provided by the Alzheimer’s Association® that explores how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s disease. By the end of the program, attendees will be able to: Explain the communication changes that take place throughout the course of the disease. Decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia and respond in ways that are helpful to the person. Identify strategies to connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. Effective Communication Strategies includes video interviews with professionals who explain critical aspects of communication throughout the Alzheimer’s journey, and caregivers who share tips that have worked for their families. The program will be held at the Rensselaerville Library, 1459 County Rte 351, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 3 pm to 4pm. To register for this program call or email Victor at 518.867.4999 extx200 or email vicoles@alz.org or go to www.communityresourcefinder.org/ |
Community Health Partners
Albany County Department of Health
Albany Medical College (AMC) WIC Program
Alzheimer's Association
St. Peter's Health Partners
Albany County Department of Health
Albany Medical College (AMC) WIC Program
Alzheimer's Association
St. Peter's Health Partners
