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BAPTIST
HEALTH is dedicated to providing education for all of Arkansas'
citizens. For the Active Living generation, we offer a number of services,
starting with Active Living! There is no enrollment fee for Active Living members
and you receive a number of discounts and special offers for members
only. Please take a moment to read through some of the current BAPTIST
HEALTH offerings for seniors. If you have questions or want to apply
for Active Living memberhip, give BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine a call
at B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or toll-free statewide 1-888-227-8478.
And remember, we're here to help!
Active Living Health Expo
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the fourth-annual Active Living Health Expo presented by BAPTIST HEALTH Active Living Services.
This free event will have a wealth of useful health information and events targeted specifically for people ages 55 and older who want to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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| If you would like to have a booth at the Expo, please complete this form and fax it to 501-202-4363. If your business meets established criteria for admission to the event, you will receive an invoice and confirmation. |
The Active Living Health Expo will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, in the J.A. Gilbreath Conference Center on the campus of BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center-Little Rock.
Free health screenings, educational programs, a brown bag pharmacy, vendor booths, and door prizes are planned for this fun event.
Those interested in getting advice from a pharmacist at the brown bag pharmacy should bring their medications with them so that the doctor can provide them with an analysis of drug interactions.
Free health screenings at the health fair will include blood pressure, balance, blood glucose, body mass index, pulmonary function, memory, and depression. In addition to the educational programs and health screenings, door prizes will be given throughout the day.
The health expo also includes a fun walk and run beginning at 8 a.m. that will take participants around the perimeter of the BHMC-LR campus.
For more information, call BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine at B-A-P-T-I-S-T
(227-8478) or 1-888-B-A-P-T-I-S-T.
Active Living
BAPTIST HEALTH's Active Living member benefits have been revised as of October 1, 2003. The BAPTIST HEALTH Active Living program offers a wide variety of free or discounted services that are exclusive to enrolled members.The revised Active Living member benefits include the following:
- Free membership
- Free Active Living
News quarterly newsletter
- Free physician referrals
- Free health topics directory and audio library directory
- Seminars and social events
- The Active Living travel club
- Discounts in participating BAPTIST HEALTH hospital cafeterias
- 20 percent discount at BAPTIST HEALTH Medical
Towers Pharmacy & Gift Shop (does not include prescriptions
or any items that are eligible for payment under either Medicare
or Medicaid)
- Discount booklet for many community and BAPTIST HEALTH services
- Optional pharmaceutical plan (PAI-NET PLUS)
cost $10.50 per year for membership
- AARP 55Alive Driver Safety Program ($10 per person)
AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program
Seniors can take the 2 day driving class and get a discount on their insurance! Call BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine at B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or toll-free statewide 1-888-227-8478 for dates and locations. Cost: $10 per person.
AARP Tax Aide
Filing your taxes can be easy and free. Take advatange of an AARP Volunteer assistance program to receive free income tax preparation assistance by trained and certified AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Counselors. This service is for people of low-to-moderate income with special attention to those aged 60 and older. Call 1-888-227-7967 for the site nearest you.
Alliance Homecare Equipment
Same day homecare equipment sales, rentals and oxygen services are available at one location through Alliance Homecare Equipment, located at 9015 Kanis Road. For 24-hour service, call (501) 221-2244.
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Support Groups
Every month, BAPTIST HEALTH offers several support groups for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients and their families. For the next meeting dates, Click Here.
BAPTIST HEALTH Chest Pain Emergency Centers
The Centers are located in the emergency departments of BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - North Little Rock, BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - Little Rock and BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - Arkadelphia. They provide an enhanced delivery system for patients who came in which symptoms related to a possible heart attack. Medical personnel treat each case with prompt evaluation and special sensitivity. The atmosphere eliminates what many chest pain victims describe as feelings of "intimidation," "embarrassment," "shame" when entering a traditional emergency room with chest discomfort.
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BAPTIST HEALTH Community Resource Guide
The Community Resource Manual is designed for seniors and care givers to help unravel the puzzle of resources available in the community. The complexity of finding the services you need are manageable with the help of this handy resource guide.
This document was created by BAPTIST HEALTH to assist patients and their family members locate and access resources within their community. The resources are primarily for the Central Arkansas area, but some of the information is statewide.
This free guide is filled with useful information on a variety
of resources of interest to those over the age of 55. Some of the
resource areas covered are:
- Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
- Cancer Resources
- Community Action Programs
- Government Assistance
- Home Care Services
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Nursing Home Compare
- Retirement Centers
- Social Security
To order your FREE guide, call BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine at B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or toll-free statewide 1-888-227-8478.
We truly hope this manual helps you receive all the quality care you need and deserve.
BAPTIST HEALTH LifeLine
In 1990, BHMC-Arkadelphia assumed responsibility for LifeLine, a personal emergency response system for the handicapped and elderly. Today, Lifeline has expanded to cover the entire state of Arkansas with over 1,500 customers taking advantage of this service that brings security and healthcare services with just a push of a button. A hospital based personal response service, a Lifeline monitor can dispatch an ambulance, police, fire department or a patient-chosen responder to a patient's home if they need help or are unresponsive to periodic operator calls.
Cancer Risk Reduction
This program gives a general overview of known cancer risks, early warning signs, methods of detection and outlines positive steps toward prevention.
Classes, Screenings, Support Groups and Wellness Centers
BAPTIST HEALTH Wellness Centers provide services designed to help area residents prevent common health problems. Through screening - such as blood pressure testing, cholesterol testing, weight checks and vision and hearing examinations - and through health education, the Wellness Centers can help participants detect health problems in an early stage and seek appropriate treatment. The Wellness Centers are located conveniently in the community and hours are determined by the needs of the residents.
We provide educational resources to help you better understand and manage illnesses, injuries and disease processes. All part of our commitment to a healthier Arkansas. Classes are free unless otherwise listed. You can call BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine at B-A-P-T-I-S-T (227-8478) or toll-free statewide 1-888-227-8478 for more information or to register, or, you can Click Here for the current list of classes and screenings.
Delicious Deliveries
The Delicious Deliveries program at BHMC-A delivers hot meals to nearly 500 rural and elderly residents in over 40 Arkansas counties.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry at BAPTIST HEALTH is a unit that specializes in the behavioral and emotional care of the senior citizens of our community. Our 16-bed inpatient unit offers a small and comfortable environment. For more information, Click Here.
Home Health
When a patient is able to go home, but still needs medical attention, Home Health is the perfect solution. Our services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social work and home health aides as ordered by the physician. Our service area is within a 50-mile radius of our offices in Little Rock and Arkadelphia, and within 35 miles of our Heber Springs office. For more information call (501) 202-7480 or 1-800-850-6789.
Hospice
When a physician certifies a patient is nearing the end of life, Hospice is a compassionate and comprehensive service available to the patient and their family. Hospice provides comfort care, pain and symptom management, as well as emotional and spiritual support. Hospice is available within the Little Rock and Arkadelphia service areas. To learn more about the Hospice program and find answers to frequently asked questions, Click Here or call (501) 202-7474 or 1-800-850-6789.
Ouch! It's Arthritis Pain!
Can arthritis be prevented or minimized? Learn about lifestyle changes that may help arthritis pain. Program also discusses option in non-operative and operative treatments. Learn when total joint replacement is the best option and what results can be expected from the surgery.
Physiology
of Exercise
Participants learn to calculate their training heart rate. The program also discusses the benefits of exercise, weight loss, gaining strength, cardiovascular improvement and the future of exercise.
Prostate Cancer
Each year, more than 500,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 35,000 die from the disease. Diagnosed early, this cancer is often curable. Prostate screenings and other information are available by calling the BAPTIST HEALTH HealthLine.
Sleep Disorders Center
This Center, fully accredited by the American Sleep Disorders Association, diagnoses such problems as narcolepsy, night seizures, apnea, high blood pressure, heart problems and nocturnal myoclonus, among others. The Center's technology and staff allow expert testing and analysis of problems. The service is designed to diagnose adults and is located at BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - Little Rock. Sleep apnea testing also is available at BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - North Little Rock.
Click Here to take the Sleep Disorders Quiz
Stress and the Senior Citizen
Talk about your silver linings, this seminar explores many of the specific stressors of the mature adult and provides strategies for successful stress management and joyful living!
Organ Transplant Support Groups
Support and education for organ transplant recipients, donors and their families. Group meets the first Saturday of every month at 10:30 AM in Dining Room #3 at BAPTIST HEALTH Medical Center - Little Rock.
Walking Programs
The InStep Club walking program at McCain Mall in North Little Rock provides a safe, weather-protected place to walk and offers periodic screenings, administered by the BAPTIST HEALTH Resource Centers. Set your own pace. One time fee of $5.00 to join.
BAPTIST HEALTH and Park Plaza Mall have teamed up for your health, with the BAPTIST HEALTH MallWalkers.
Through
our Mallwalkers Program, we're providing all group members
with access to free monthly blood pressure screenings (on the second
Tuesday of each month), quarterly Lipid profiles, and a host of
free presentations. Just look for postings throughout the mall to
stay informed of the many upcoming events.
To gain greater protection against heart disease, you need to pick up the speed. A good goal for an average-sized woman is a pace of 3.5 to 4 mph.
To tell how fast you're walking, count how many steps you take in a minute. A woman with an average stride of 2.5 feet will usually clock 3.5 mph by taking 120 steps per minute. If she takes 140 steps, she'll be walking at 4 mph. Someone with a longer stride can obviously walk a mile in fewer steps and needs to aim for a faster pace.
To boost your walking routine-and burn more calories-try adding
some stairs to your route. And swing those arms to increase your
heart rate and give your upper body a workout, too.
BAPTIST
HEALTH in partnership with the Little Rock Zoo kicked off our brand
new Zoo Walkers Program at the Little Rock Zoo.
The Zoo Walkers Program is designed to encourage aerobic walking for good health, and to provide a safe, enclosed walking route. It’s a medical fact that brisk walking is beneficial as an aerobic exercise, as well as being safe and enjoyable. It doesn ’t require expensive equipment or instruction and can serve as an integral part of an overall fitness plan that will improve your cardiovascular system’s performance and lower your risk of heart disease.
Benefits of the BAPTIST HEALTH Zoo Walkers Program include:
• Different Walking Routes
• Access to free health screenings
• Incentives like t-shirts, water bottles, and pedometers
• Access to special meetings featuring health related and animal topics
• 15% off your Little Rock Zoo membership if you sign up between May 6th and June 17th
• Discounted entrance to the War Memorial Fitness Center on rainy days
Water Exercise
This service is available in the form of water activities through BAPTIST HEALTH Rehabilitation Institute. Classes offered are Aqua Moms for pre- and postnatal moms, water fitness and water aerobic classes for ages 55 and older and arthritis patients. The classes, conducted by certified instructors trained in CPR, are offered in the Olympic size pool located on the ground floor of BAPTIST HEALTH Rehabilitation Institute.
Retirement Options
Parkway Village is a retirement community meeting all of your retirement needs. Located on a beautifully landscaped 87-acre campus, you'll find Parkway Village loaded with amenities. From our charming dining room to our full service fitness center with swimming pool, Parkway village offers everything you need to live pleasantly and contentedly, all under one roof. Your attractive apartment, either studio, one bedroom or two bedroom, can be made comfortable and familiar by the use of your own special furnishings and cherished possessions.
Parkway Heights, located on the Parkway Village Campus, is designed for those who need a few additional services to lighten the burden of daily living, but who do not need medical attention. Staff members are available night and day for assistance and emergency medical attention.
Parkway Health, also located on the Parkway Village Campus,
is a full service skilled-nursing facility, for those who need 24
hour medical attention and supervision. Staffed by the same
caring health professionals found throughout all of the BAPTIST
HEALTH hospitals, Parkway Health is here for your medical needs
and is just minutes away from Baptist Medical Center.
