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FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO HELP PEOPLE DEAL WITH ALZHEIMER’S  The Alzheimer’s Association and the OSF Saint Francis Institute on Aging are teaming up to present a free education program to help people deal with Alzheimer’s.  “Facing New Challenges” meets at 4:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month in the Medical Office Building Conference Room at the OSF Saint Francis Center for Health, located on Route 91 in Peoria.

  Topics include:  healthy aging vs. aging with dementia; Alzheimer’s disease; communication and Alzheimer’s disease; safety concerns, including driving and wandering; community resources; and agency services. Interested persons may register by calling 681-1100 or 1-800-272-3900.

BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS GATHER TOGETHER BEFORE ‘RACE FOR THE CURE’

  Area breast cancer survivors are using “Laughter as Medicine” to ease the pain of cancer. The 5th Annual Breast Cancer Survivor retreat (The Many Hands of Healing) is set in an environment to encourage sharing stories, feelings and personal experiences that is conducive to relaxation and reflection.  Throughout the retreat there is a balance of sharing, connecting, learning, discussion and fun! Programs include “Laughter Yoga”, “The Power of Food” and “Cancer Wellness”.

When:  Saturday, April 19, 2008 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where:  Ravina on the Lakes, 5326 W. Charter Oak, Peoria 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION for MANAGING YOUR HEART HEALTH  The final offering in the community education series titled “Managing Your Heart Health” will focus on “Inflammation and its Effects on Heart Health.”  Speaker will be Dr. William Scott, medical director of Occupational Health for OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. The presentation is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the RiverPlex Wellness & Recreation Center, 600 N.E. Water St., Peoria.To register for this free program, call 282-1637. Sponsors are OSF Saint Francis Heart Hospital and OSF Saint Francis Wellness Services.