Health Glance 3-31-08

Free blood pressure checks

RTA Hospice and Palliative Care offers complimentary blood pressure checks every Tuesday at Desert Rose Retirement Residence, 1545 S. 14th Ave., from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; at La Mariposa Senior Villas, 701 E. 24th St., from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and at Emerald Springs Retirement and Assisted Living Community, 1475 S. 46th Ave., from noon to 1 p.m. Blood pressure checks are offered Thursdays at Sunquest Village, 265 E. 24th St., from 8 to 9 a.m. and Catalina Square Apartments, 3000 Catalina Drive, from 10 to 11 a.m.

No appointments are necessary. Call 344-6100 for more information.

Parkinson's support group

There will be a guest speaker for the upcoming Parkinson's support group that will meet from noon to 2 p.m. April 7 at Sun Valley, 598 E. 20th St.

Dr. Maria Ospina, a movement disorder specialist from Phoenix, will give a presentation and answer questions.

The meeting is open to anyone who wants to learn more about Parkinson's disease. Reservations are required as lunch will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, call Melinda Farnsworth at 343-9912.

Multiple sclerosis support group

A support group for people with multiple sclerosis will meet April 7 at 5 p.m. at Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital, 901 W. 24th St.

Support for caregivers

The Caregivers Support Group, an informal gathering of nonprofessional caregivers, will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Yuma Community Food Bank, 2325 S. Engler Ave. The group is sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging. For more information, call Cat Trobaugh at 928-753-6247 in Kingman.

Breast cancer group

A support group for women who have breast cancer or are survivors will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Yuma Regional Medical Plaza, 1501 W. 24th St. For more information, call 726-0366 or 726-7831.

Alzheimer's group

A support group for those caring for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias meets at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Copper Hills House, 12234 North Frontage Road. For more information, call Margaret Sparks at 342-0425.

Autism support group

The Yuma Parents of Autism Support Group, a support group for parents and families of children with autism, meets Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Kokopelli Room at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, contact Gwen Conner at 210-6914 or autismyuma@yahoo.com.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous has three chapters in the Yuma area. One meets at 1 p.m. every Monday at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. in the Foothills. Another meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Central Church of Christ, 651 W. 28th St. The other meets at noon on Thursdays at Central Church of Christ. Overeaters Anonymous is for anyone who suffers from compulsive overeating, no matter their body size.

PTSD support group

Women with relatives suffering combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder can join a support group that will show them how to deal with their loved ones' symptoms relating to this chronic condition. The support group meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 2557 S. Arizona Ave., Suite C.

Depression bipolar group

A support group for people living with depression bipolar mood disorders will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the Yuma Community Food Bank board room, 2325 S. Engler Ave., off 24th Street. Family and friends are also welcome. The group is affiliated with the National Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (1-800-826-3632). For more information, call Miriam at 783-2632 or Judy at 343-0593.

Recovery group

Recovery, a self-help group for people with nervous symptoms and fears, meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 150 W. 28th St. For information, call 446-9409 or 329-1260.