HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION AT DSCC

We’re Always Teaching And Our Seniors Are Always Learning

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW TO LEARN

Our seniors love to learn. And because we want them to be well-informed, DSCC provides on going Health & Wellness Education that is designed to keep our seniors healthy and in the know.

Our Health & Wellness experts are always on the lookout for relevant and useful information to share with our seniors.

Recent topics include:

  • Age Appropriate Exercise
  • Nutrition and Healthy Eating
  • Diabetic Health
  • Food Trends
  • Fun Mental Exercises and Activities

Of course, all our topics are geared specifically towards the needs and physical capabilities of our seniors. Check out our Calendar of Events page for a list of upcoming Health & Wellness presentations / seminars.

SEE OUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRESENTATIONS

Each month, our seniors have opportunities to learn new information that can help them stay healthy. Below are links to current and past Health and Wellness Presentations. For more information about upcoming events, please contact DSCC by email or by phone at (630) 620-0804.

CHECK OUT OUR 2024 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRESENTATIONS

Below are our presentations presented in 2024.

Eating Healthy On A Budget

Jan: Eating Healthy On A Budget

It’s not always easy to stick to a food budget. Here are tips to help you eat healthy while keeping your budget on track. Learn More.

Breakfast - Is Breakfast Still The Best Meal of the Day

Feb: Is Breakfast Still The Best Meal of the Day

Breakfast can improve your energy level and your ability to concentrate in the short term, and can help improve your health. Learn More.

Types of Vegetarian Diets

Mar: Types of Vegetarian Diets

Being a Vegetarian means
abstaining from meat.
People decide to cut out
or eat less meat for many
reasons. Learn More.

CHECK OUT OUR 2023 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRESENTATIONS

Below are our presentations presented in 2023.

Blood Sugar Levels

Oct: Blood Sugar Levels

Learn why our blood sugar levels rise and fall and why it’s important to manage your blood sugar levels. Learn More.

Hunger and relation to what we eat

Nov: Hunger and Relation To What We Eat

When we are hungry, it isn’t always a bad thing. It’s a signal to our bodies that we need to nourish. Learn More.

Healthy Baking

Dec: Healthy Baking

When it comes to holiday treats, there are a few ways to handle the temptation and make them more healthy. Learn More.

Complete and Incomplete Proteins

July: Sleep & Nutrition

We all know what foods keep us up at night but there is more to the interaction between nutrition and sleep than caffeine. Learn More.

Complete and Incomplete Proteins

Aug: Amino Acids

We know that our body needs protein but what we may not know is that amino acids are the molecules that combine to form proteins. Learn More.

Fast Food

Sept: Fast Food

Fast food is quick, convenient, and no doubt delicious, but can it be part of a healthy diet? Learn More.

Complete and Incomplete Proteins

April: The Incredible, Edible Egg

Do you know all the benefits of eating eggs? There are more than you think. Learn More.

Complete and Incomplete Proteins

May: Complete & Incomplete Proteins

We need proteins in our diet. Learn More about the different kinds of proteins our bodies need for good health.

Complete and Incomplete Proteins

June: Diet is a Four-Letter Word

The word “diet” does not need to carry the negativity that it often does! Learn More about eating healthy foods so you never have to “diet” again.

Plant Based Diets for Seniors

January: Plant-Based Diets

There can be benefits to a plant-based diet. Here’s some information that can help you determine if it’s right for you. Learn More.

Why Do We Need A Balanced Diet

February: Plant-Based Diets

Healthy foods are found in each food category, so why do we need to eat some of each? Learn More.

Micro and Macro Nutrients

March: Micro & Macro Nutrients

Do you know the difference between these two important categories of nutrients?  Learn More.


Do You Love To Teach?

Are you a healthcare professional or content expert? We’d love to have you share your expertise with our seniors!

Please contact our office by email or by phone at (630) 620-0804.

“I am struggling alone. It is great to go to a place, get a great meal and learn about how to keep myself healthy.”

– Ana

Quotes about how DSCC Takes care of our seniorsAna

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