FREE Health And Wellness Events

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Celebrating Older Americans Month with Free Health and Wellness Series in May

Darby, PA (April 18, 2011): Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is sponsoring a free health and wellness series in observance of Older Americans Month in May. The series is open to all seniors and members of the community. All events are taking place at the hospital, located at 1500 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby, PA 19023. Please call 610.237.4136 to register.

Exercise Guidelines for Adults over 65

Presented by Linda Keller-Doyle, PTA, MS, Fitness Coordinator

Monday, May 9

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Medical Science Building, Lobby Floor, Norman N. Cohen, MD Auditorium

Depression in the Elderly

Presented by Jeffery J. Dekret, MD, Psychiatrist

Monday, May 9
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Medical Science Building, Lobby Floor, Norman N. Cohen, MD Auditorium

Hearing Loss in the Elderly, including raffle of amplified telephones

Joann Bevan, MSCCA, Audiologist

Wednesday, May 11

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.                                                                                                    

Medical Science Building, Lobby Floor, Room A

My Joints Hurt: What Can I Do?

Presented by Thomas N. Duffy, DO, AOAOS, Orthopedic Surgeon

Tuesday, May 17

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.                

Medical Science Building, Lobby Floor, Norman N. Cohen, MD Auditorium

Medicare 101

Presented by Kim Andrews, Apprise Coordinator, Senior Community Services

Tuesday, May 17

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Medical Science Building, Lobby Floor, Norman N. Cohen, MD Auditorium

Dine with the Docs featuring Stroke Awareness

Presented by Daniel Howley, MD, Neurologist and Kathy Atwell, RN, Stroke Program Coordinator

Tuesday, May 17

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.    

Medical Science Building, Lobby Floor, Norman N. Cohen, MD Auditorium

Helping Seniors to Live Safely at Home

Presented by Carol Fanelli/Director of Client Care, Home Helpers

Wednesday, May 18

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.                

Medical Science Building, Lobby Floor, Norman N. Cohen, MD Auditorium

Dine with the Docs featuring Dangers of Sun Exposure and What it Can Do to Your Skin

Presented by Anthony V. Benedetto, DO, FACP, Dermatologist

Wednesday, May 18

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.                

Medical Science Building, Lobby Floor, Norman N. Cohen, MD Auditorium

Fragile to Fit

Presented by Mary Musuku, MD, Geriatrician

Monday, May 23

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.    

Medical Science Building, Lobby Floor, Room A

Avoiding the Complications of Diabetes

Presented by Molly Hayden, RN, Nurse Educator and Lydia Safadi, Dietetic Intern

Monday, May 23

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.                        

Medical Science Building, Lobby Floor, Room A