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improve stability, balance and confidence
Urban Pole Walking Workshop
2025 scheduled dates:
Thursdays | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
February 27, April 24, May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
PRESENTER:
Andrea Van Dyn Hoven, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Care Patrol
Discover the benefits of this low impact exercise! Andrea Van Dyn Hoven, Care Patrol, is experienced in fitting poles and leading dynamic pole walking sessions.If you are looking to increase your cardiovascular activity, want to improve walking posture or improve stability, balance and confidence this workshop is for you.
coping with caregiver fatigue
Thursday, March 6, 2025
12:00-1:00 pm
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
PRESENTER: Heather Schmidt, DO, SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic Family Medicine/Integrative Health Physician
Caregiver fatigue is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion experienced by individuals who provide extended care to a loved one with chronic illness, disability, or aging-related needs. Symptoms can include prolonged stress, lack of sleep, financial strain, emotional isolation, and feeling overwhelmed. Join Heather Schmidt, DO, as she shares causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies to help caregivers take steps to protect their well-being and continue providing quality care to their loves ones.
diabetes: what you need to know
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
6:00-7:00 pm
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
PRESENTER: Josue Flores Balderas, MD - Internal Medicine, Aurora Health Care
Dr. Josue Flores Balderas, MD will give an overview of diabetes. He'll touch on what the disease is and how to avoid getting it. If you already have diabetes, he'll discuss the latest medications (include GLP-1 such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, etc.) as well as strategies for lifestyle management and weight management.
Importance of Vitamins and Supplements for Older Adults
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
PRESENTER: Kevin Fessler, PharmD, SSM Health Clinical Pharmacist
Vitamins and supplements are important for older adults because they help support bone health, brain health, and immune function. Join Kevin Fessler, PharmD, as he discusses how older adults can benefit from taking vitamins and supplements, which ones are better for you and your individual health needs, and how they can help you as you age.