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Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC)

Description: Ongoing / Call for dates and times
Mindfulness and meditation class series, daylong retreats and workshops to help reduce stress and promote well-being. Open to the public. Discounts for seniors, students, UCLA staff, UC 50Plus Program members and KCRW members.
Call or visit our website for information www.marc.ucla.edu
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: Recurring

Multiple Sclerosis

Description: This ongoing, one-day-a-week program focuses on fitness, nutrition, memory, emotional health, education and recreation.
Category: Multiple Sclerosis
Start Date/Time: Recurring

Weight Loss

Description: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays / Variable hours Is weight-loss surgery right for you? Learn about the types of surgery available as well as outcomes and complications.
Attendance is mandatory prior to being seen in the clinic.
For information you can also visit the web at www.bariatrics.ucla.edu
Category: Weight Loss
Start Date/Time: Recurring

Weight Loss Surgery

Description: Is weight-loss surgery right for you? Learn about the types of surgery available as well as outcomes and complications. Attendance is mandatory prior to being seen in the clinic. INFO: (310) 825-7163 or visit www.bariatrics.ucla.edu for schedule and information
Category: Weight Loss
Start Date/Time: Recurring

Westside Walkers

Description: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 8:00 to 10:00 am
Free walking programs. Call for details.
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: Recurring

Westside Walkers - Free Mall Walking Program

Description: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS / 8:00 to 10:00 am Sign in at Macy’s storefront on level 2.5, Westside Pavilion on Pico Blvd., between Overland Avenue and Westwood Blvd., West Los Angeles.
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: Recurring

Beverly Hills Walkers

Description: Mondays at 8:00 am
Free walking program. Call for details.
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: Recurring

The Silk Road to Better Sleep

Description: Grant Chu, M.D., UCLA internal medicine physician will focus on an integrated East-West approach to better sleep amidst the challenges of modern times. Sleep hygiene, improved quality of sleep, and both Eastern and Western non-pharmacological methods for improving sleep will be discussed. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: 11/7/2009 2:00:00 PM

Advanced Laser Vision Correction

Description: UCLA ophthalmologists will discuss Expanded Custom LASIK and other new technologies to improve nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia and astigmatism. INFO: (310) 825-2737 or visit www.uclaser.com for reservations
Category: Vision Care
Start Date/Time: 11/9/2009 6:30:00 PM

Sustainable Movement 24/7: Breaking Barriers of Self-Limitation

Description: The less we move, the more limited we become. When one body part is moving, its counterpart should support the movement in a counterbalanced way, not in a counterproductive way. Participants will engage in movement sequences ? based in principles of dance, rhythmic gymnastics, and physical therapy ? designed to move the body in a variety of directions while sustaining the muscles that need to support the movement; consequently, the movements are challenging yet safe. And all the elements that lead to body stability can be addressed in a single exercise. Registration Instructions: Register at www.uclartsandhealing.net. Please note that there is a separate registration site for students who wish to enroll in the 3-Part Follow-Up Workshop.
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: 11/9/2009 7:00:00 PM

Flu Shot Clinic

Description: Anyone 18 years and older who is not allergic to eggs or suffering from a cold, fever or flu is eligible for a flu shot. Free for UCLA Healthcare 50-Plus members presenting membership card and $15 for non members.
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: 11/10/2009 4:00:00 PM

Lung Cancer Imaging

Description: Denise R. Aberle, M.D., UCLA Radiology & Bioengineering, and Martin Allen-Auerbach, M.D., UCLA Pharmacology & director of Nuclear Medicine, will discuss imaging in the detection and treatment of lung cancer. www.simmsmanncenter.ucla.edu
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 11/10/2009 7:00:00 PM

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

Description: Percy P. Lee, M.D., UCLA radiation oncologist, will discuss current state-of-the-art radiation therapy techniques that utilize stereotactic approaches to treat tumors of the body. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 11/12/2009 12:00:00 PM

Grandparenting

Description: Do you want to play with your grandchildren? UCLA physical therapist Susan Chin, P.T., will focus on what to expect in their developmental motor skills and how you can prevent common injuries to yourself when playing with them. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 11/16/2009 4:30:00 PM

Sustainable Movement 24/7: Breaking Barriers of Self-Limitation

Description: Advanced Workshop – Mon. 11/16, Wed. 11/18, and Mon. 11/23, 7:00-8:00 pm The less we move, the more limited we become. When one body part is moving, its counterpart should support the movement in a counterbalanced way, not in a counterproductive way. Participants will engage in movement sequences ? based in principles of dance, rhythmic gymnastics, and physical therapy ? designed to move the body in a variety of directions while sustaining the muscles that need to support the movement; consequently, the movements are challenging yet safe. And all the elements that lead to body stability can be addressed in a single exercise. at www.uclartsandhealing.net.
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: 11/16/2009 7:00:00 PM

Sustainable Movement 24/7: Breaking Barriers of Self-Limitation

Description: 3-Part Follow-up Workshop – Mon. 11/16, Wed. 11/18, and Mon. 11/23, 8:00-9:30 pm The less we move, the more limited we become. When one body part is moving, its counterpart should support the movement in a counterbalanced way, not in a counterproductive way. Participants will engage in movement sequences ? based in principles of dance, rhythmic gymnastics, and physical therapy ? designed to move the body in a variety of directions while sustaining the muscles that need to support the movement; consequently, the movements are challenging yet safe. And all the elements that lead to body stability can be addressed in a single exercise. Register at www.uclartsandhealing.net.
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: 11/16/2009 8:00:00 PM

Osteoporosis Update

Description: Learn about ways to reduce your risk of getting osteoporosis and the latest treatments for this disease. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 11/17/2009 2:30:00 PM

Stroke Recovery: Ways to Improve Walking and Functional Activities

Description: B ruce Dobkin, M.D., UCLA neurologist, will focus on strategies to retrain mobility and the use of the arm and hand to best engage the brain’s capacity for learning. Robotic devices, electrical stimulation and other practice techniques will also be discussed. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Stroke
Start Date/Time: 11/18/2009 2:00:00 PM

Colon Cancer 101

Description: UCLA oncologist Shahryar Ashouri, M.D., will focus on screening, prevention and treatment for colon cancer. Mary Hardy, M.D., integrative and internal medicine, will explore how to choose foods and supplements for cancer prevention or to enhance wellness during treatment. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 11/18/2009 7:00:00 PM

Coughs

Description: Gerard Frank, M.D., UCLA pulmonologist, will discuss treatments for coughs: the serious, not-so-serious and chronic. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Pulmonology
Start Date/Time: 11/19/2009 12:00:00 PM

Living Well with Chronic Health Conditions

Description: 9:30 to 11:30 am or 1:00 to 3:00 pm Join us for mini-learning sessions to learn how to get a good night’s sleep, cope with chronic pain, live life to the fullest, make the most of your doctor’s visit, maintain physical activity/ fitness, eat well, keep your brain active, and care of your body focusing on foot, skin and joint care. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 11/20/2009 9:30:00 PM

Swallowing and Voice Disorders Update

Description: Alyssa Ba, M.D., and Dorothy Wang, M.D., otolaryngologists, will discuss various swallowing and voice disorders that affect adults. The presentation, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders will be reviewed. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Head & Neck Surgery
Start Date/Time: 12/1/2009 10:00:00 AM

Chronic Kidney Disease

Description: N asimeh Yazdani, M.D., UCLA internist, will focus on the role kidneys play in controlling blood pressure and electrolyte balance, highlighting the consequences of kidney failure such as hypertension and fatigue. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Healthcare
Start Date/Time: 12/2/2009 1:30:00 PM

Understanding Medicare

Description: Learn about what Medicare does and does not cover, and how to fill in the gaps. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Aging / Senior Care
Start Date/Time: 12/2/2009 6:30:00 PM

Peripheral Arterial Disease Update

Description: Christopher Loh, M.D., UCLA interventional radiologist, will focus on minimally invasive options for treating narrowed or clogged arteries. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Radiology / Interventional Radiology
Start Date/Time: 12/4/2009 10:00:00 AM

Virtual Colonoscopy

Description: Daniel Margolis, M.D., UCLA diagnostic radiologist, will discuss virtual colonoscopy, or CT colonography, a new technique to screen the large intestine for cancer. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 12/8/2009 2:00:00 PM

Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Description: Oliver Dorigo, M.D., Ph.D., UCLA gynecologic oncologist, will discuss current treatments for ovarian cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy and immunological therapies www.simmsmanncenter.ucla.edu
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 12/8/2009 7:00:00 PM

Facial Rejuvenation for the Holidays

Description: James P. Bradley, M.D., board-certified UCLA plastic surgeon and expert in the area of facial aesthetics, will discuss the use of injectibles for that holiday glow, special chemical peels, skincare and other cosmetic surgery options to rejuvenate the face. RSVP: (800) 825-2752
Category: Plastic Surgery
Start Date/Time: 12/9/2009 6:00:00 PM

Nutrition and Longevity

Description: UCLA dietitian Mathew Sanders, will discuss functional nutrients, Vitamin D, calorie restriction and current trends. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: 12/10/2009 10:30:00 AM

In Another's Shoes: Developing Empathy through Dramatic Imagination

Description: Assuming a role that is not our own engages our imagination: We begin to entertain clues about what it might be like to be someone else. This workshop will introduce an experiential practice that is easy and fun and will include more meaningful explorations that occur in everyday life and relationships. With 2 CEUs from the Board of Behavioral Sciences: $30 Register at www.uclartsandhealing.net.
Category: Other
Start Date/Time: 12/10/2009 7:15:00 PM

Complementary Approaches to Osteoarthritis

Description: UCLA rheumatologist Smita Gupta, M.D., will explore the use of complementary approaches to manage osteoarthritis. RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Rheumatology
Start Date/Time: 12/11/2009 10:00:00 AM