Kick Off Older Americans Month at Free Lunch and Learn Hosted by CVMC Health First Center

HICKORY, NC – April 22, 2016 – Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC) announces it will host a free lunch and learn for seniors on May 4th from 11am – 1pm at the Health First Center in Hickory. Guest speakers include: Lynn Winkler, Registered Dietician with PACE@Home Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly; April Berg, CVMC Fitness Plus Member Relations Specialist and SilverSneakers Senior Advisor; Megan Lawton, Regional Manager of the Alzheimer’s Association for the Foothills Region; and Jill Hamrick CVMC Director of Volunteer Services.Participants will enjoy lunch and fun brain games while learning about senior-related topics including nutrition, exercise and how to maintain independence while contributing to the community. The event will be topped of with a sweet treat for dessert provided by PACE. The CVMC Health First Center is located at 1501 Tate Blvd. SE, next to Catawba Valley Imaging Center. This free event, limited to 20 participants, requires pre-registration by calling 828.485.2696.CVMC offers a variety of resources for older adults year-round to help foster independence, encourage new found passions and provide ways to make a positive impact within the community including:

• Philips Lifeline GoSafe – a mobile medical alert service that that provides peace of mind to seniors and their loved ones when they are at home or on the go.

• Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program for Aging Adults – SilverSneakers provides a full access fitness membership to individuals who qualify through their Medicare Advantage Plan or Supplement. SilverSneakers is a program designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. See our class descriptions to find out the specific classes offered at our facility. FREE to those who qualify.

• CVMC Volunteering – consider joining the hundreds of CVMC volunteers who share their time and talents with staff and patients serving in a host of special roles including answering questions and providing directions at information desks; volunteering in the Pet Therapy program or playing music for patients and visitors.