it begins with Community Health Programs OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2017 UCLA HEALTH 50 PLUS IS A FREE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM that offers individuals age 50 and older access to educational lectures, exercise opportunities, information on community and health resources, a free community flu-shot clinic and other special events. To sign up, call (800) 516-5323. Tech Help for U UCLA undergraduate students offer free one-on-one coaching to UCLA Health 50-Plus members. Bring your fully charged smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader to have your questions answered and get the most from your devices. When: Saturday, Nov 4 / 9 am – Noon Where: UCLA Medical Ctr, Santa Monica, Conference Rm 3 RSVP: (800) 516-5323 Memory Training Course (Quarterly) Learn practical memory-enhancing techniques in a course designed for people with mild memory concerns (not dementia). When: Two hours per week, once a week, for four weeks Where: Locations vary Info & cost: (310) 794-0680 or sgoldfarb@mednet.ucla.edu Westside Walkers: Free Mall Walking Program Walk indoors in the safety and security of Westside Pavilion. Sign in at Macy’s storefront on level 2.5. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays / 8 – 10 am Where: 10730 W Pico Bl Info: (800) 516-5323 Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Join the SAIL fitness and education program led by UCLA physical therapists and designed for healthy seniors. First-time participants must receive a physical therapy screening ahead of time. When: Mondays and Thursdays / 10 – 11 am Where: St. Monica Catholic Church, 725 California Av Info & Enrollment: (424) 259-7140 or visit UCLA Rehabilitation at 1131 Wilshire Bl, Ste 200, between 8 am and 5 pm for a screening Cost: $40 per month (unlimited participation) Walk With a Doc Join UCLA Health physicians for a healthy stroll. When: Third Saturday of each month / 7:30 – 8:30 am Where: Triunfo Community Park, 950 Aranmoor Av, Westlake Village (meet by the kids’ play structure) Info: uclahealth.org/walkwithadoc Senior Scholars The UCLA Longevity Center invites adults 50 years of age or older to audit undergraduate courses taught by UCLA’s distinguished professors. When: Winter-session classes begin Jan 8 / Application deadline: Nov 3 Where: Locations vary by UCLA campus Info: www.semel.ucla.edu/longevity or srscholars@mednet.ucla.edu or (310) 794-0679 Cost: $150 per course Brain Booster (Ongoing) Brain Booster will provide information on healthy aging research and exercises that can enhance overall cognitive function. Limited seating available. Sessions are 90 minutes. Where: UCLA Longevity Ctr, 10945 Le Conte Av Info & Cost: (310) 794-0680 or sgoldfarb@mednet.ucla.edu Brain Boot Camp (Ongoing) This intensive course teaches healthy lifestyle tips to enhance memory ability for people with age-related memory concerns. When: Classes start in October Where: UCLA Longevity Ctr, 10945 Le Conte Av, Ste 3119 Info: (310) 794-6314 or mmoreno@mednet.ucla.edu Cost: $300 Geriatrician for U Learn when it is best to see a geriatrician for medical concerns, what types of assessments they conduct and how they work with the individual and family. When: Tuesday, Nov 14 / 2 – 3:30 pm Where: Belmont Village Westwood, 10475 Wilshire Bl RSVP: (800) 516-5323 Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease Pouyan Famini, MD, UCLA endocrinologist, will discuss risk factors, lifestyle modifications and other treatments for osteoporosis and low bone density to reduce the risk of bone fractures. When: Wednesday, Nov 15 / 3:30 – 5 pm Where: Belmont Village Encino, 15451 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks RSVP: (800) 516-5323 What Makes People Happy? Learn how mental and physical well-being are related and ways the brain affects mental outlook. This workshop will focus on exercises and strategies for increasing happiness in your life. When: Tuesday, Nov 28 / Noon – 1:30 pm Where: Malibu Senior Ctr, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd RSVP: (800) 516-5323 Healthy Eating Aimee Ostick, MD, UCLA family medicine physician, will discuss how balance and consistency are key to a healthy diet. When: Thursday, Dec 7 / Noon – 1:30 pm Where: Malibu Senior Ctr, 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd RSVP: (800) 516-5323 Health Maintenance As people age, it is vital to their well-being to understand basic health maintenance. This seminar will focus on preventive care, screenings and other health-maintenance guidelines to incorporate in your primary-care visits. When: Tuesday, Dec 12 / 2 – 3:30 pm Where: OASIS, inside Macy’s, 10730 W Pico Bl RSVP: (800) 516-5323 Advance Health Care Planning Learn how to communicate your health care wishes to your family and friends, appoint someone as your surrogate decision maker and review health care decision-making documents. When: Wednesday, Nov 15 / 3 – 4:30 pm Where: Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Bl, MLK Auditorium RSVP: (800) 516-5323 WEBINARS ON DEMAND If you missed one of our UCLA MDChat Webinars, visit our Webinars on Demand library to view programs led by UCLA physicians. For more information, visit: uclahealth.org/uclamdchat Vital Signs Fall 2017 Vol. 76 15