Upcoming event for Grace House

Oct. 12,  12:45-1:15 P.M at Grace House:

"Chair Aerobics for Seniors"- a physican therapist from Heartland Rehabilitation will demonstrate exercises you can do at home...from your chair!

http://www.heartlandrehab.com/


Week #4 Walk to Jerusalem Milage: 846.50

Total: 3211.6

Keep walking!

Alzheimer's Association

If you missed the presentation at the Grace House on Alzheimer's disease, the link below will connect you to the official site. There you will find warning signs, facts and resources.

http://www.alz.org/


Don't forget to send your "miles" to me at ltyre@stmarkjacksonville.org if you are participating in the Walk to Jerusalem program.

Stretching for Health continues on Tuesdsays in the Youth Center 5:30-6:30

Link to Walk to Jerusalem Booklet

http://gallery.mailchimp.com/26bce266cf9e228702c7a2596/files/WalktoJerusalembooklet.pdf

Walk to Jeruselum

 A great response to the "walk"! We have had over 60 people commit to the 8 week program! If you did not get a booklet, there will be more available this Sunday in Leatherbury Hall. Look for them near the bulletin board.
If you are participating, please remember to e-mail your "miles" to me each week: ltyre@stmarksjacksonville.org

Great job and keep walking!

Upcoming Events

Rally Day Health Fair!
August 28th, 11:00-1:00
Screenings: Blood pressure
                  Cholesterol $5
                  Blood Glucose $2
Wellness Informational Handouts
Bicycle Safety- win a free child's bicycle helmet

Walk to Jerusalem- 8 week walking program kicks off on Rally Day. Sign up and get a free pedometer!

Passport to Good Health app

Here's a fabulous new resource HealthyWomen has to offer: the Passport to Good Health app for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad!
The Passport to Good Health app is a free application that tracks all your medical appointments, notes, recommended screenings and prescriptions in one convenient location and features helpful reminders so you never miss another appointment or due date. The Plus version, which tracks the health and wellness of your whole family, is available for a one-time fee of $1.99. HealthyWomen is excited to include this app as a valuable tool and resource for both consumers and health care providers to ensure continued health and wellness.

Men's Health Month

June is Men's Health Month. No matter how much you know about men's health, there's always room to learn more about steps to a healthier lifestyle, the top health concerns of men, and the importance of getting medical care and regular screening tests. Afterall, men not only have unique health concerns, but they also suffer from certain diseases. Worldwide, women outlive men--why? Some reasons include: men tend to smoke and drink more than women and generally have less healthy lifestyles, men do not seek medical help as often as women, and men tend to join in more fearless, risky, dangerous behaviors than women.  Men also largely define themselves by their work, which adds stress and a disconnect from their emotional side.  This can add to problems in their relationships, as well as in jobs and careeres. The good news is that many of the major health risks that men face can be prevented and treated if they are diagnosed early. You deserve to pay more attention to yourself, men! Take better care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally.