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New Fitness Class Offerings by Well Being in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 12:28pm
Event Date:
November 7, 2016 - 12:00pm CARSON CITY, Nevada (October 11, 2016) – Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) is adding to its class schedule! They will be starting a restorative class aimed to give your body a re-set and/or recharge. Participants will be guided through the use of foam rolling and trigger point balls as well as other methods to bring relief to chronic muscle and joint pain areas.
Business Spotlight: Sierra Foot and Ankle expands to Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 9:32pm
Coming home.
That's how Victoria Melhuish, M.D., sees her practice's expansion to the Nevada state capital.
American Heart Association applauds Nevada passage of statewide Stroke System of Care
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 12:37pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval officially signed Senate Bill 196 into law Wednesday, creating a statewide stroke system of care and paving the way to help save thousands of lives each year.
“We’re very pleased to see this important bill become a law. Legislation like Senate Bill 196 is part of the efforts going on nationwide to improve the system of care that have led to significant reductions in stroke deaths and improved care,” said Rick Casazza, Board Chair, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Northern Nevada.
Carson Tahoe Health promotes stroke education, prevention during Stroke Awareness Month
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 1:54pmEvery 40 seconds someone in the United States suffers from a stroke, making it the fourth leading cause of death and the number one cause of adult disability in the country.
Aging & Disability Services Division Free Caregiver Series - Healthy Brain, Healthy Body
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 11:11am
Event Date:
November 13, 2014 - 12:30pm Aging and Disability Services Division FREE Caregiver Series:
Explain the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease and describe strategies to maintain brain health
Discuss principles and techniques to respond to persons living with a form of dementia.
Explain the importance of physical activity for healthy living.
Develop short/long term goals and create a realistic plan.
Register by Nov 7 - CEU Credit
Alzheimer's - Healthy Body, Healthy Brain
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/25/2014 - 11:58am
Event Date:
July 16, 2014 (All day) The Alzheimer's Association presents "Healthy Body, Healthy Brain," July 16 from 2:45 - 4:30 p.m. at the Carson Senior Center, Joshua Tree Room, 911 Beverly Dr.,Carson City.
AARP Survey: Health is top concern among 50-plus Nevadans
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/25/2011 - 4:42amMaintaining a healthy lifestyle is the top concern for Nevadans age 50 and older, according to a survey released Thursday.
AARP released its statewide survey that looks at the challenges, concerns and dreams of older adults in the state. The telephone survey was made up of 401 random Nevada residents aged 50 and over was conducted between Jan. 2 and Jan. 31. It has sampling error of plus or minus five percent.
