Tag: senior nutrition

The Swedish Cancer Institute has partnered with Sound Generations to offer a pilot program aimed at providing nutritional and lifestyle tips to stay healthy and reduce one’s risk of cancer. This monthly education series in
conjunction with a community dining model is intended to bring together community members, cancer patients and survivors, and caregivers in a welcoming environment. Participants gain connection and support, health education to stimulate healing, and ways to improve overall health. Older adults tell us time and time again, “We want to eat healthy but, it’s too expensive!” When you add on the burden of fighting a chronic illness, eating a healthy meal is not a top concern.

According to research, this pilot program couldn’t have come at a better time. More than one in ten (11.65%) Washington State seniors face the threat of hunger. Food insecure older adults take in fewer critical vitamins and minerals and are more likely to get sick and be in poorer health. Thanks to Swedish Medical Center’s support and yours, we enable diners to socialize with peers in a group setting, reducing isolation and depression, and improving clients’ quality of life beyond the nutritious meal served. See remaining dates and topics below. Come join us for lunch and learn.

DATE	TOPIC	LOCATION
6/8/2018	Self-Care, Stress Reduction, Caregiver Resources	IDIC – 7301 Beacon Avenue S., Seattle, 98118
7/13/2018	Skin Cancer Awareness	Greenwood Senior Center – 525 N. 85th St, Seattle, 98103
8/10/2018	Colorectal Cancer Awareness	Shoreline Senior Center- 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, 98155
9/7/2018	Common Cancer Myths & Misconceptions	Ballard NW Senior Center- 5429 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, 98107
10/12/2018	Liver Screening Awareness	Kawabe Memorial House – 221 18th Ave S, Seattle, 98144
11/6/2018	Lung Cancer Screening Awareness	South Park Senior Center- 8201 10th Ave S, Seattle, 98108
12/7/2018	Self-Care, Stress Reduction, Caregiver Resources	Renton Senior Activity Center – 211 Burnett Ave N, Renton, 98057