Garden City Senior News
a visit from mayor peter bee

Mayor Peter Bee will visit the St. Paul's Senior Center on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 1 p.m. to discuss various topics affecting our village. This meeting is open to any senior resident. Please join us to keep informed on what is going on in our village.

fall prevention for seniors

On February 6, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Garden City Senior Center at St. Paul's, Marianne C. Bee, RN-BC MA, and Peggy Pagan, MS, will be hosting a talk on fall prevention for seniors. Ms. Bee has a Masters degree in Nursing, is Board Certified in Gerontology and has her own practice in Garden City as a Geriatric Care manager. Ms. Pagan has a Masters degree and is a certified athletic trainer specializing in stretching and strength training for seniors.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services Center for disease control and prevention, more than one third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States. Twenty percent to thirty percent of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries such as bruises, hip fractures or head traumas. These injuries can make it hard to get around and limit independent living. They also can increase the risk of early death. Falls are more common in older adults but should not be considered a normal part of aging.

"People fall for so many reasons," Ms. Bee says, "To name only a few: physical limitation, medication side-effects, poor vision, clutter or even how objects are arranged in the home." Ms. Pagan added that other reasons for seniors falling include "Poor mobility, improper use of aids such as a cane, poor exercise habits and, of course, slippery floors."

Ms. Bee and Ms. Pagan will be instructing attendees on the many ways in which falls can be prevented including exercises suitable for seniors that will improve gait and balance.

To learn more information on how to "Walk Tall and Not Fall," Ms. Bee and Ms. Pagan encourage residents to attend the seminar.

Weekly Schedule for

St. Paul's senior center

St. Paul's Senior Center is located in the cottages on the St. Paul's property and is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for any resident of Garden City aged 60 or older and their guest.

Monday, January 28 th - 10 a.m. - Exercise with Felicia

Bring lunch and relax in the Library

Tuesday, January 29th - 10:30 a.m. - Games with Andrew

Wednesday, January 30 th - 10 a.m. - Exercise with Felicia

11:30 a.m. - Brown Bag Lunch - Bring a lunch and meet new friends.

1 p.m. - Mayor Peter Bee will visit the Senior Center to discuss important Village topics

Thursday, January 31 st - 10:30 a.m. - Blast Bingo with Andrew

1 p.m. - Magical Crafts with Adele

1 p.m. - Crochet with Natalie - our expert in afghans, scarves, table accessories, and fun. All levels of experienced (even none) are invited.

Friday, February 1 st - 10 a.m. Exercise with Felicia

Monday, February 4 th - 10 a.m. - Exercise with Felicia

Bring lunch and chat

Tuesday, February 5th - 10:30 a.m. - Games with Andrew

Bring lunch and relax in the Library

Wednesday, February 6 th - 10 a.m. - Exercise with Felicia

11:30 a.m. - Brown Bag Lunch - Bring a lunch and share with new friends

1 p.m. - Lecture by Marianne Bee, RN on fall prevention, see article above

Thursday, February 7 th - 10:30 a.m. - Blast Bingo with Andrew

1 p.m. - Magical Crafts with Adele

1 p.m. Crochet with Natalie - our expert in afghans, scarves, table accessories, and fun. All levels of experience (even none) are invited.

Friday, February 8 th - 10 a.m. Exercise with Felicia