Health Glance - 2-2-2009

• Wellness Fair
 
Serenity Yuma Studio will hold a three-day wellness fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the studio, 720 E. 22nd St., Suite C.
 
Free classes and demonstrations will cover such topics as exercises, ways of eating and other ways to improve health.
 
•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.

•Wittgrove patients support group
  
A weight loss surgery support group for patients of Wittgrove Bariatic Center meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Yuma County Adult Probation Center, 145 S. 2nd Ave. The meeting is open to Wittgrove's pre- and post-operative bariatic surgery patients.

•Depression Bipolar Support Alliance
 
The Yuma Chapter Depression Bipolar Support Alliance holds support meetings every Tuesday for parents with children or teens who are depressed or bipolar. Meetings take place 10 to 11:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Yuma Community Food Bank board room, 2404 E. 24th St., and 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday, also in the board room. For more information, call 580-6645 or 785-2009.

•Women's cancer support group
 
A support group for women who are cancer survivors meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Sunstone Cancer Support Center, 202 S. 1st Ave., Suite 102.
 
Sunstone also offers massage therapy, reiki therapy, tai chi and yoga classes. For more information, call 783-5595.

•Parkinson's support group
 
The Yuma Parkinson's Support Group will meet from noon to 2 p.m.  todayMonday at Sun Valley, 598 E. 20th St. Lunch or potluck is included. For more information, call 343-9912.

•Yuma New Life Society
 
The Yuma New Life Society, an organ donor support organization, meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. Meetings are open to the public, and organ donors and recipients are invited. For more information, call 376-7014 or 344-3574.

•Down Syndrome Support Group
 
The Down Syndrome Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Calvary Temple of Christ, 3726 E. County 13th St. For more information, call 1-928-261-3124 or 1-928-550-1535.

•Take Off Pounds Sensibly
 
TOPS No. AZ 358, the Yuma chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, meets every Monday from 7 to 9 a.m. at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. For more information, call 342-6898 or 342-4402.

•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 1-928-753-6247 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 groups
 
Two support groups exist for those caring for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. One meets at 10:30 a.m. the first and third Friday at Copper Hills House, 12234 North Frontage Road, and the other meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday at Emerald Springs, 1475 S. 46th Ave.
 
For more information about the meeting at Copper Hills House, call 342-0425; for information about the Emerald Springs meeting, call 782-0002.

•Bereavement support group
 
A bereavement support group at Yuma Regional Medical Center will  meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday for six-week periods in 2009 to help people cope with the loss of loved ones.
 
Advance registration is required. For more information, call 336-1529.

•Autism support group
 
The Yuma Parents of Autism 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, call 210-6914 or e-mail autismyuma@yahoo.com.

•Overeaters Anonymous
 
Overeaters Anonymous has three chapters in 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 meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Central Church of Christ, 651 W. 28th St. The other meets 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 783-2632 or 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.