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ST. JUDE MEDICAL CENTER

Health Education and Prevention
St. Jude Medical Center offers health education classes to help you and your family live better, longer and
healthier. Locations will vary and, unless noted, all classes are free. Space is limited and registration is required.
For information or to RSVP, visit stjudemedicalcenter.org/healthclasses or call (877) 459-DOCS (3627)
unless another phone number is noted.

Advance Care Planning - Your Life,
Your Decisions
No RSVP required.
BREA

955 W. Imperial Hwy, Suite 220, Brea, 92821
Sept. 6, Oct. 4 and Nov. 1 | 1:30 - 3 p.m.
DIAMOND BAR

1514 S. Valley Vista Drive, Diamond Bar, 91765

for one or all of the dates listed. You will learn
to decode the verbal and behavioral messages
delivered by someone with dementia, identify
strategies to help you connect and communicate
at each stage of the disease. You'll also learn
about some of the common triggers for behaviors
associated with dementia, how to assess the
person's needs and how to intervene effectively.

Sept. 13, Oct. 11 and Nov. 8 | 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Senior Resources 101 Class

YORBA LINDA

Choose one class: Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 28 or
Dec. 26 | 6 - 7 p.m.

4300 Rose Drive, Yorba Linda, 92886
Sept. 20, Oct. 18 and Nov. 21 | 1:30 - 3 p.m.
FULLERTON - ST. JUDE MEDICAL PLAZA

2151 N. Harbor Blvd., 1st Floor, Fullerton 92835
Sept. 27, Oct. 25 and Nov. 29 | 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Talking with your family, friends, and your physician
about your wishes for medical care at the end
of your life is called advance care planning. The
best time to start the conversation about the kind
of care you'd want if you were in an accident or
became seriously ill. This class helps you think
about the care you'd want, talk to your loved ones
about your decisions, choose your advocate, and
complete an advance directive in this informative
class. Free notary services available for those who
have completed their advance directive, toolkits
available to those who haven't.

Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's
Choose one class: Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7
and Dec. 5 | 6 - 7 p.m.

This class can help anyone affected by memory
loss, Alzheimer's or dementia. Learn about the
difference between Alzheimer's and dementia,
the impact of Alzheimer's and its stages, current
research and treatments available to address
symptoms and available resources.
Classes will offer rotating educators from St. Jude
Senior Services, OC Family Caregiver Resource
Center, and Alzheimer's Association.

Effective Communication Strategies
and Tools for Caregivers
Choose one class: Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21
and Dec. 19 | 6 - 7 p.m.

This monthly class is designed to provide practical
guidance and tools for those caring for someone
with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. Come
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Worried about an aging parent, spouse or friend?
St. Jude Senior Services and the North Orange
County Senior Collaborative have suggestions,
advice and answers to your questions.
You'll learn about steps to help you get organized,
in-home care solutions, essential legal documents,
ways to pay for care and how to find the right
setting and resources to help you cope.

Orientation & Info Session for
Nation's # 1 Weight Loss Plan
Come learn about St. Jude's HMR weight loss
program, ranked #1 in the nation by U.S. News &
World Report. Free (no obligation) orientations are
offered every Tuesday at noon or 5 p.m. Proven to
create substantially more weight loss than standard
diets, you'll learn why and how the program works,
including options, results and pricing. You can even
taste the delicious meal replacements.
Call (714) 446-5154 for more information.

Suicide: A Growing Epidemic
Oct. 3 | 6 p.m.

When does sadness or depression become
something to worry about? If you are worried about
a friend or family member-or simply want to learn
more-join Allison Bicklser, Psy.D, St. Jude Clinical
Psychologist, to learn about the risk factors for
suicide, how to recognize the symptoms, and how
to get help.

Healthy Living with Chronic Conditions
Thursdays, Oct. 4 - Nov. 8 | 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This 6-week interactive workshop and evidencebased class was developed by Stanford University
to help anyone with a chronic health condition-
from pain to Parkinson's-as well as those caring

for a loved one with an ongoing illness. During
six highly informative sessions, you'll learn skills
in day-to-day self-management of your condition
and gain confidence to more fully participate in
life's activities and learn from others who share
your challenges.

Living Well With Early Memory Loss
Wednesdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31 | 1:30 - 3 p.m.

This four-week class and discussion is for
those diagnosed with Mild/Moderate Cognitive
Impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's or another form
of dementia-as well as their family care partner
(spouse, adult child or other)-to learn and talk
about their own experience. Each week, the
group will discuss topics related to diagnosis,
medications, clinical trials, coping skills, legal and
financial issues, planning for the future, safety and
driving, family and social relationships.

Stress Less for the Holidays
Nov. 14 | 6 p.m.

'Tis the season to stress out . . . but it doesn't have
to be. Join our licensed psychotherapist, Heather
Schwartz, for an evening to help combat holiday
stress before it even has a chance to start. Identify
the top 10 reasons we stress out over the holidays
and learn practical tools to prevent sabotaging
yourself and not lose the holiday spirit.

Join the Beat: Healthy Heart Class
Several dates and times to choose from.
If you need to lower your blood pressure or
cholesterol, are at-risk for heart disease or already
have it, this informative class was created for you. Our
experienced educators will show you how to make
lifestyle changes to improve your numbers and health.
Call (714) 618-9500 to reserve your spot.

Diagnosed with Diabetes?
We Can Help.
Several dates and times to choose from.
Our nationally-recognized diabetes education
and support program can help you take
control of your health. Fun and interactive,
you'll gain valuable information about nutrition,
exercise and blood glucose monitoring-while
getting answers to your questions.
Learn how to control your diabetes, prevent
complications, and protect your quality of life.
Program begins with a one-on-one assessment
(where you'll receive a glucose meter) and
includes four two-hour classes. Cost is $25.
To sign up, please call (714) 618-9500.
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