Health & Wellness

Healthy Heart Workshop

Healthy Hearts Learn the risk factors in this free session with Patricia Hessinger, RN. 

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

An education program presented by the Alzheimer's Association

In this session, you will learn what to watch for in yourself, and others:

Alzheimer’s causes changes in memory, thinking and behavior that are not normal aging.

Warning Signs of AlzJoin us to learn about:

  • The difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s.
  • Common warning signs.
  • The importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis.
  • Next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process.
  • Alzheimer’s Association resources.

4 - 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 at the James J. Cullen Community Center 1776 Union Ave.,, Hazlet, NJ

Registration is required at 800.272.3900 or https://action.alz.org/mtg/90190602.

Visit alz.org/CRF to explore additional education programs online and in your area.

Diabetes Management

Free Six-Week Diabetes Management Program

Diabetes Management-350Starting June 14, 2023, get the support and tools you need to help you with diabetes and help prevent complications.

Six week class meets at the James J. Cullen Center on Wednesdays June 14 through July 19, 2023 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Each participant will receive a FREE reference book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.

You will learn: 

  • How Diabetes affects your body
  • Techniques to deal with anxiety and stress
  • Guidelines for healthy eating
  • How to plan menus
  • Appropriate exercise to best control your blood sugar
  • Appropriate use and management of medications
  • The importance of monitoring your blood sugar

To find out more information visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org or call 1-800-560-9990

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group
Starting January 9, this group will meet at the Cullen Community Center, on the second Monday of each month, from 2 - 3 p.m. (No meeting in July & August) 

To participate or obtain information, please call Ellen at 732-616-0012 or email ellen.nixon@hmhn.org (Walk-ins welcome)

Parkinson's Support Group 
Starting January 9, this group will meet at the Cullen Community Center, on the second Monday of each month, from 2 - 3 p.m. (No meeting in July & August) 

To participate or obtain information, please call Ellen at 732-616-0012 or email ellen.nixon@hmhn.org (Walk-ins welcome)

Resources

Alzheimer's 

  1. Alzheimers Community Resource Finder (PDF)
  2. Alzheimers Helpline (PDF)
  3. Workshop - Warning Signs of Alzheimer's (PDF)