Advance Directives, 
It Won't Happen to Me
This program offered by the Pastoral Care Department discusses the need to make end-of-life plans. Frequently asked questions regarding advance directives will be answered.
Approximately 45 minutes

Benefit of Memories
This program takes a look at the cohesiveness that the sharing of memories can have for your family. Different methods will be discussed through a Powerpoint Presentation.
45 minutes to an hour

Blood Pressure Screenings
The Generations Center or Wellness Center staff members will take blood pressures for your civic group, company or church organization at no charge.

Hip and Knee Pain seminar
This program addresses many causes for problems with bone and joints as well as possible treatment regimes. Question and answer session is included.
Approximately 1 hour

Brown Bag Medications
A Hospital pharmacist will review your current medications looking specifically for outdated, unnecessary, duplicate or dangerous medication combinations. Smaller groups or multiple sessions are required for this program.
Approximately 1 hour

Buddy Check 12
Buddy Check 12 is co-sponsored by Southeast Missouri Hospital and KFVS-TV 12. This program discusses the importance of breast self-exam and some current statistics regarding breast cancer. Buddy Check 12 may be presented as a booth for a health fair or a lecture-type program.
Approximately 30 minutes

Caring at the End of Life's Journey
Presented through Southeast Hospice, this program addresses family issues during the final stages of terminal illness.
Approximately 30 minutes

Dealing with the loss of a Loved One
This program addresses the loss of a close family member or friend and allows for interactive participation. 
Two 1-hour long sessions or four 1/2 hour sessions.

Depression in the Elderly
There is a growing concern over depression in the elderly. This presentation addresses recognition of symptoms and identifies ways to combat the problem.
Approximately 45 minutes

Diabetes: The Basics
This program deals with the early symptoms, risk factors and complications of diabetes followed by a question and answer session.
Approximately 45 minutes

Eating Disorders
Discussed will be the different types of eating disorders, their prevalence, signs and symptoms as well as treatment programs.
Approximately 30 minutes

Family/Caregiver Aspects of Alzheimer's Disease
The program addresses family issues that develop through the progression of Alzheimer's Disease. 
Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour

Forgetfulness & Confusion:
Could It Be Alzheimer's?
Explores the serious aspects of different types of dementia such as Alzheimer's disease and brain attack (stroke).
Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour

Generations Health 
Information Center
A staff member provides a description of many services offered by the Generations Health Information Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital.
Approximately 30 minutes

Health Resources on the Internet
There are lots of health-related Web sites on the Internet. But who can you really trust? This Powerpoint presentation provides advice on the best health sites and who to use search engines to find what you're looking for. Program can be geared to specific health topics.
Approximately 30 minutes

Healthy Aging Jeopardy
A large game board with categories pertaining to healthy aging is used in playing this game. Play can be divided into team or individuals depending on the size of your group. This is an entertaining and informative program regarding the normal effects of aging.
30 minutes to1 hour

Healthy Cooking
Hospital dietitians discuss heart healthy or diabetes management diets as well as developing healthy eating habits. The Nutrition Bingo Game is an enjoyable approach to learning healthy portions.
Approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour

Home Safety
Southeast's Security Director addresses current trends in home security/safety measures.
Approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour

Incontinence
This program is a discussion of the causes and treatments for urinary incontinence. Also addressed is skin care measures for incontinent individuals.
Approximately 30 minutes

Internet 101
This Powerpoint presentation provides a broad overview of the Internet with insight on the hottest sites, search engines, e-mail and confusing technology. It's great advice for Web beginners. Time will be allotted to answer questions.
30 to 90 minutes

Mail Fraud 
Southeast's Security Director discusses the prevalence of mail fraud and what citizens need to be aware of to prevent becoming a victim.
Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour

Maintaining Independence Safely at Home
Ways for the elderly to maintain safety in their homes will be discussed.
Approximately 45 minutes

Matters of the Heart
The presenter will discuss the anatomy of the heart, symptoms of a heart attack and heart healthy lifestyles.
Approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour

Normal Aging
This discussion will address the normal effects of aging and some myths of the aging process.
Approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour

Osteoporosis
You will learn what osteoporosis is, its prevalence among women, and how to prevent it.
Approximately 30 minute

Parenting Our Parents
This program addresses the issues of advance directive planning, when to intervene, and how both parties can learn to accept and cope with this sometimes difficult role reversal.
Approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour

Stroke or Brain Attack
Symptoms, risk factors and treatment for brain attack (stroke) will be explained. The program also discusses healthy lifestyles to avoid a brain attack.
Approximately 30 minutes 

Wellness Screenings
Generations staff members will perform glucose, cholesterol and lipid screenings for your group of 10 or more. The lipid profile requires a 10-hour fast, and the glucose requires at least a 2-hour fast. Call for current fees.

When Is It Time to Choose a Nursing Home?
Addresses issues a family faces when care of an elderly family member must be decided.
Approximately 45 minutes

Check out these interactive programs designed for children,
that can easily be adapted for adult groups.