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Wellness, Personal Development, Safety, Health Improvement Program
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WELLNESS WORKSHOPS |
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| Tobacco Use: Why and How to Stop it Now Thursday, October 13 12:00-12:45 Kirby Student Center 323 Brown Bag |
Tobacco use is harmful not only to smokers but also to those
around them. This workshop will focus on the adverse health effects
of tobacco use and available methods of smoking cessation. Pharmaceutical
approaches, as well as counseling, stress management, and scientific
research projects will be discussed. Local resources will be highlighted
and contact information will be available.
Facilitator: Natalie Ceballos and Angie Harju. Natalie is a Research Assistant Professor in Behavioral Sciences. Angie is an Assistant Scientist in Behavioral Medicine Laboratory and the coordinator of the Stress and Tobacco Addiction Research project. |
| Yoga Tuesday, October 18 10:30-11:30 135 SpHC |
Learn how yoga can help you improve your strength, flexibility,
balance, and endurance as well as reduce stress.Everyone welcome....even
if you're "not flexible". Wear clothing that does not
restrict your movement. Mats provided.
Facilitator: Linda Glisson, UMD Continuing Education |
| Shoulder Injuries Tuesday, November 1 12:00-1:00 Kirby Student Center 333 |
This session is a discussion of shoulder injuries and their treatment. There will be an emphasis on workplace shoulder injuries. Facilitator: Dr. Brian Konowalchuk, SMDC Occupational Medicine Physician |
| Diabetes Risk Factors Wednesday, November 2 12:00-1:00 Kirby Student Center 333 |
This session is a discussion of the risk of diabetes and the increased incidence. It will answer the question "am I at risk and what can I do about it?" Facilitator: Susan Rhodes, Nurse, QuickCare |
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Identity Theft |
This session will focus on the various types of identify theft facing consumers today and offer solutions and resources to help you protect yourself and your family from identity theft and steps to recovering from an identity theft incident. Facilitator: Bob Nelson. Community Development Specialist at Members Cooperative Credit Union. Bob has over 12 years in the financial services industry and oversees the credit union's financial literacy programs. |
Tough Job Parenting Teens! Discover the Joy! |
In this session, Jo will show the video Positive Parenting of Teens (The Growing Season) and will discuss: Facilitator: Jo Musich is an Associate Professor with the Master of Education at UMD and the Family Relations Specialist at the University of Minnesota Extension Service in Cloquet. |
| Helping Children with Holiday Stress Tuesday, November 15 12:00-1:00 Kirby Student Center 333 Brown Bag |
Temper tantrums filling your holidays? Come and discuss some ways to keep life more ‘normal’ during these times. Facilitator: Leann Scalia, Director, UMD Children's Place. |
Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate? |
This session provides information on the practical and emotion aspects
of transferring personal property in families. Delivery methods include
a short video and an optional workbook (small charge). Content assists
families making decisions about inheritance and personal property. Facilitator: Becky Hagen-Jokela, Regional Extension Educator,
Family Resource Management, with the University of Minnesota Extension
Service in Cloquet. |
| Eating Disorders - Can You Catch Them? Thursday, December 1 12:00-1:00 Kirby Student Center 355-357 Brown Bag |
Our own self talk affects the way our daughters view themselves. What does what you say to yourself have to do with her own feelings of self- worth? How do your eating and activity habits affect her nutrition and fitness? Could she be "catching" eating disordered behaviors from you? Identify the characteristics of eating disordered behaviors and learn ways to support your loved ones (and yourself) as you work to build a healthy self. Facilitator: Charlene Harkins, EdD, RD, LD, FADA is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, currently an assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at UMD. She teaches in the areas of Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Health and Wellness, and Consumer Health Issues. |
SAFETY TRAINING |
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| Hearing Conservation Tuesday, October 11 12:00-1:00 Kirby Student Center 333 |
The loss of hearing due to exposure to loud noise is 100% preventable. This workshop will discuss the effects of noise on hearing, how to interpret hearing tests and how to protect yourself from noice induced hearing loss. Facilitator: Norbert Norman, Environmental Health & Safety. Norbert Norman is the University's Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at UMD. Norbert has a degree in Master of Industrial Safety (MIS) and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). |
AED Awareness Workshop |
The use of automated external defibrillator or AED has saved lives. It is used to get a normal rhythm from someone with a heart rhythm that stopped. Experience with AEDs have shown that each minute of delay getting an AED to the side of a sudden death victim decreases the chance of survival by approximately 10%. The American Heart Association estimates that "public access to defibrillation" could save 100,000 of the 350,000 people who suffer sudden heart failure each year. In this training, the use of AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) will be demonstrated and the First Response Procedures for a medical emergency will be discussed. Funded in part by UMD Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations and a grant from University of Minnesota Office of Risk Management and Insurance. Facilitator: Norbert Norman |
American Heart Association CPR/AED for
Lay People Maximum participants: 20 |
The AHA CPR/AED course is designed as part of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification training. CPR and First Aid on a choking victim will be taught through demonstration and practice of mannequin and use of AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) will be demonstrated. Funded in part by UMD Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations and a grant from University of Minnesota Office of Risk Management and Insurance. Facilitator: Norbert Norman. |
WORK/LIFE - Elder Care Initiative (via ITV) |
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Family Caregiving Strategies |
A good starting point for working adults who provide care for aging family members. New roles and responsibilities can be overwhelming. Learn about resources, strategies, and insights that can help maintain everyone's dignity and connectedness. |
| Financial and Legal Issues Thursday, Nov 17 12:00-1:00pm 173 Kirby Plaza Brown Bag |
Power of attorney, specialized insurance, and other thorny issues are best explored sooner than later. Advance information on financial and legal issues can ease the crises of aging. |
Critical Conversations |
Helping an elder age well involves talk about family team work, senior driving, health, independence, even dying. Good communication strategies help families build cooperation, develop work plans, and make decisions. |
| Dementia and Memory Loss Tuesday, Feb 21 12:00 - 1:00 173 Kirby Plaza Brown Bag |
Many elders remain alert, yet most fear the loss of memory and reason above all else. Their families do, too. Learn about memory loss symptoms and complexities. |
| Housing Decisions Tuesday, Mar 14 12:00 - 1:00 173 Kirby Plaza Brown Bag |
Housing decisions take on new dimensions as seniors age. Learn the pros, cons, and finances of staying at home, independent senior housing, home services, assisted living, and nursing homes. |
| Cooperative Caregiving Thursday, Apr 6 12:00 - 1:00 173 Kirby Plaza Brown Bag |
Adult siblings and other caregivers must often find new common ground in caring for a parent or elderly loved one. Scout this territory of common conflicts, possible resolutions, and criteria for family satisfaction. |
| Community Resources Tuesday, May 16 12:00 - 1:00 173 Kirby Plaza Brown Bag |
Needs change continually as we age. Whether you are near or far from your elder, community resources can make life better. Explore service availability, costs, and benefits. |
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