Informative Seminar, 'Living with Diabetes: What You Need to Know', to be Held Nov. 14

According to the American Diabetes Association, seven percent of the population in the United States - nearly 21 million children and adults - has diabetes, but nearly one-third of them are unaware that they have it. Sadly, there is no cure for diabetes, which is the fifth deadliest disease in the United States. In this free and informative seminar, panel members will address the importance of diabetes control and prevention, how to prevent complications from diabetes, how to manage your lifestyle successfully and how exercise can help improve the life of a person with diabetes. They will also answer attendee questions in a Q&A session.

(PRWEB) October 24, 2007 -- According to the American Diabetes Association, seven percent of the population in the United States - nearly 21 million children and adults - has diabetes, but nearly one-third of them are unaware that they have it. Sadly, there is no cure for diabetes, which is the fifth deadliest disease in the United States.

In this free and informative seminar, panel members will address the importance of diabetes control and prevention, how to prevent complications from diabetes, how to manage your lifestyle successfully and how exercise can help improve the life of a person with diabetes. They will also answer attendee questions in a Q&A session.

Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Attendance is free, but space is limited, and reservations required. Please contact Linda Forman at 914.632.2804 x224 or lforman@uhgc.org.

WHAT:
November is Diabetes Month
Living with Diabetes: What you need to know - part of UHGC's Seminars for Healthy Living

WHO:

• David K. Bloomgarden, M.D., Endocrinologist, Attending Physician, White Plains Hospital Center, White Plains, NY

• Nora O'Brien, P.T., Director of Rehabilitation, United Hebrew Geriatric Center, Part of the Burke Rehabilitation Network, New Rochelle, NY

• Elizabeth DeRobertis, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., C.D.E., Nutritionist, White Plains, NY

• Dawn Sheafe, M.S.N., C.D.E., APRN-BC, Diabetes Program Coordinator, White Plains Hospital Center, White Plains, NY

• Everet E. Owens R.N., MS.,C.D.E., Diabetes Program Coordinator, Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, NY

WHERE:
Willow Towers Assisted Living
355 Pelham Road
New Rochelle, NY 10805

DETAILS:
According to the American Diabetes Association, seven percent of the population in the United States - nearly 21 million children and adults - has diabetes, but nearly one-third of them are unaware that they have it. Sadly, there is no cure for diabetes, which is the fifth deadliest disease in the United States.

In this free and informative seminar, panel members will address the importance of diabetes control and prevention, how to prevent complications from diabetes, how to manage your lifestyle successfully and how exercise can help improve the life of a person with diabetes. They will also answer attendee questions in a Q&A session.

Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Attendance is free, but space is limited, and reservations required. Please contact Linda Forman at 914.632.2804 x224 or lforman @ uhgc.org.

About United Hebrew Geriatric Center: United Hebrew Geriatric Center (UHGC) is a vibrant not-for-profit, non-sectarian, multi-service senior living campus serving the Westchester metropolitan area since 1919. UHGC offers a rich array of skilled and community-based programs and services that encourage and support a life of dignity and spirituality and promotes the highest possible quality of life. UHGC serves over 600 clients daily in its campus facilities -- Willow Towers, a 126-unit assisted living residence; a 270-bed Nursing Home; the 135-unit Low-Savin Apartments for seniors; a Long Term Home Health Care Program; and the Azor Home Health Agency. Its newest project, the renovation and expansion of its nursing home facility, combines world-class care with state-of-the-art features. Visit www.uhgc.org for additional information.

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