BayView Wellness

We at BayView Healthcare understand the challenges associated with aging and we embrace the art of living well.  We see our Wellness program as a tool that helps to strengthen the mind, body and spirit. 

BayView Wellness provides knowledge, techniques and tools that promote healthy living with an emphasis on exercise and nutrition, prevention and health maintenance, inspiring highest quality of living, independence, optimal psychosocial and physical well-being. 

We are committed to assisting members of our community to live long and live well.  The BayView Wellness program is ever changing to meet the needs of those we serve.

Join us for “Health and Wellness 101”

January 13 - Dementia- Dr. Ernest Carames, Internal Medicine
Conditions or changes in the brain.  Memory loss alone does not mean you have dementia.  Learn your risk factors and treatment options.

January 27— Heart Health -Lauri Martinez, RN
Heart disease...our nation’s number one killer!

February 10– Living with Low Vision - Jamie Williams OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Don’t let permanent vision loss affect you or your family members quality of life. Providing you with tools and techniques to live life to the fullest.

February 24—The “Silent Disease” - Osteoporosis
Lee Spannhake MPT, Physical Therapist
Good news—you can improve your bone health!  The Meeks Method to treat osteoporosis.

March 10—Live Well! Live Long!
Dr. Larry Lake, Psychotherapist
                              
March 24—Home modifications for the elderly and the disabled
Jennifer Van Skiver COTA and Lynn Brickser COTA
Tools, techniques and home modifications to help you or your loved one stay at home longer, live safely and save money!

April 14—Women’s Health...the Power of the Pelvic Floor!
Nicole Tristram, Physical Therapist
Women’s health—Pelvic Floor Disorders.  Treatment options and exercises.

April 28—Advance Directives - Community Hospice
End of life...make your wishes known!!!  Don’t leave your loved ones and your health care providers guessing what your end of life wishes are!  DNR, Living Will, DPOA.

May 5—Osteoporosis - Dr. Ernest Carames, Internal Medicine
Osteoporosis from A to Z. Bone health basics.  Detecting osteoporosis.  Prevention and healthy living.  Management and treatment.