Fibromyalgia Help is available from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, hosted by patient and personal researcher Carol Buck. For help solving the many unusual problems that come with fibromyalgia, come talk story with Carol to discover more about the condition and how to work more effectively with a physician.
Parkinson’s and Neuroplasticity Wellness Support will meet from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday. This month, guest speaker Pat Bernis will inform and facilitate an open discussion focused on healthy caregiver partnerships. Her background includes 45 years as a registered nurse and firsthand experience as a caregiver. Her passion for helping others build and maintain positive relationships will quickly become evident during this conversation. People with Parkinson’s, related neurological challenges and their caregiver partners are encouraged to attend.
Understanding Hospice: What It Means to You will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday or from 1-2 p.m. April 18. Hosted by Jennifer Rabalais, community liaison nurse for North Hawaii Hospice, this discussion will address important topics and clarify some common misconceptions regarding hospice care such as the philosophy of hospice, when to consider hospice care, how hospice care is paid for, advanced care planning and the difference between hospice and palliative care. Bring questions, comments and personal stories.
Freedom from Pain Support Group will meet from noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, and April 26, led by Cynthia Magg, an EFT practitioner. Say “adios” to aches and pains that deplete energy and disrupt life. Whether the pain is old, new, acute-injury or disease-related, quality of life can be improved. Weekly sessions are combined with mind-body-emotions concepts to empower access to the body’s innate ability to self-heal. No prior EFT experience is necessary.
Family Science Night at Earl’s Garage will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, hosted by Katherine DuBose-Oliver. Family members of all ages are guided in this opportunity to work together and spend time exploring hands-on activities. Everything is provided, including food and supplies. Registration is required, and space is limited. Call Katherine at 885-6777 by this Wednesday to reserve a space.
Harmony for Health will come together from 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday with Richard Adoradio, a local music instructor. Group singing can strengthen the immune system, lowers stress and is a natural anti-depressant. Singing in harmony produces even greater benefits for mind and body. Richard leads this casual, family-friendly group singing experience with a hands-on creative approach. Taking popular feel-good songs and generating easy to follow harmonies, he quickly gets the group out of their heads and into their hearts, resulting in a fun and revitalizing afternoon. No singing experience is necessary.
The Broken Brain presented by Sharon Petrosky will gather from 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday. This 8-part DVD docu-series hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman reveals information, research and solutions from top brain experts on the growing epidemic of neurodegenerative diseases. Science has discovered that there are significant health connections between the gut-brain (ENS) and the head-brain.
Chair Tai Chi–Chi Kung is a restorative program from 1:30-2:30 p.m. April 16 led by Madeline Sofranac, DPT. Enjoy simple, effective hand and leg movements, postures, gentle deep breathing and pressure point techniques while remaining seated in a chair. Tai Chi–Chi Kung movements emphasize the flow of internal energy to improve organ function, a range of motion, blood pressure balance and overall physical and mental well-being. This class works well for seniors, physically challenged persons and folks recovering from surgeries or living with injuries.
Beginner’s Yoga will be from 4-5 p.m. April 17 and 24 with Kiyomi Falcon. Yoga has both preventive and therapeutic benefits. It increases body awareness, relieves chronic stress patterns and muscle strain, relaxes mind and body, centers attention, sharpens concentration and frees the spirit.