The following senior health classes are held at the Peter Kirk Community Center (formerly Kirkland Senior Center) 352 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland 98033.
Classes are free unless a fee is noted. For some classes, Kirkland residents will pay a lesser fee than nonresidents.
Please call 425.587.3360 to register. Registration is required or classes may be cancelled.
Growing Older, Eating Better: Nutrition for Seniors
Jan. 9, 12:45-2 p.m.
Many chronic conditions develop later in life such as osteoporosis, high blood pressure and gastrointestinal problems. Learn why developing good nutrition in the later years can help lessen the effects of disease and chronic conditions.
A Cold, the Flu or Pneumonia?
Jan. 16, 12:45-2 p.m.
Learn to recognize the symptoms of colds, the flu and pneumonia, including when to treat yourself and when to consult a physician.
Deep Breathing for Life!
Jan. 23, 12:45-2 p.m.
Relax, cope, energize, meditate, and visualize. Prevent respiratory complications from colds, flu, and pneumonia. You can do all of these by learning this simple deep breathing technique.
When to Worry
Jan. 30, 12:45-2 p.m.
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not part of normal aging. Learn the warning signs that may point to the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease.
Fighting Fatigue
Feb. 6, 12:45-2 p.m.
Fatigue is not normal. Fatigue can be caused by food allergies, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal gland burnout and much more. Stop feeling fatigued and start feeling fabulous today!
Getting to the Heart of Diabetes
Feb. 13, 12:45-2 p.m.
Diabetics are two to four times more likely to have heart disease or suffer from a stroke. We will explain recent innovations surrounding diabetes management, symptom based treatments and heart disease.
Eating Right with Food Allergies
Feb. 20, 12:45-2 p.m.
Are food allergies making meal preparation difficult? Discover ways to create healthy meals and snacks while avoiding common food allergy culprits such as dairy, shellfish and wheat products. This overview of healthy eating will also benefit non-allergy sufferers.
Restless Legs Syndrome
Feb. 27, 12:45-2 p.m.
We'll discuss restless legs syndrome and what steps you can take to alleviate your discomfort.
Moving Through the Pain
March 6, 12:45-2 p.m.
Loosen the grip of arthritis, fibromyalgia and other sources of stiffness in your body. Explore gentle movement, visualization and medication to connect to you inner healer and move through the pain that inhibits you.
Antibiotics and the Immune System
March 13, 12:45-2 p.m.
As the use of antibiotics grows, so do their effects on the resilience of bacteria and your body's natural ability to fight illness. Increase your understanding of how antibiotics work, their benefits, side effects and what you can do to keep your immune system working for you.
Hard Choices for Loving People
March 20, 12:45-2 p.m.
Be proactive in your healthcare decisions! Attend this open and frank discussion which explores the choices one has around CPR, artificial feeding, pain control and other comfort measures.
Fall Prevention and Balance
March 27, 12:45-2 p.m.
Avoid pain and injury by learning what steps you can take to improve balance and prevent falls in your home and daily routines.