Congregational Care

Health/Special Needs

CPR is easy to learn and remember! Join us Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6-9PM in room 120. Training includes adult, child and infant CPR, choking, and how to use and AED. Cost $30 per person. To register, contact Cheryl Morgan, EMS Safety Certified Instructor, at 214.348.4788 or morgancpr@sbcglobal.net.

TIPS FOR MAINTAINING BRAIN HEALTH

NUMBER CONTROL
·    Watch your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure·    Exercise 15 to 30 minutes each day to lower the numbers
AIR AND WATER
·    Take deep breaths to bring oxygen to your brain·    Hydrate your brain with 6-8 glasses of water each day
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
·    Fill your plate with crisp, colorful food to add needed nutrients and vitamins
SMILES, HUGS AND FRIENDS
·     Stay socially connected·     Laugh a lot·     Use hugs for brain food to chase away the blues
BRAIN EXERCISE
·    Challenge your brain into action daily·    Try new skills·    Do puzzles – play cards – take a class
SLEEP 6-9 HOURS A NIGHT
·    Give your brain a rest so it can rejuvenate for a new day
QUIET THOUGHTS
·    Find a place and practice prayer or meditation each day
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
·    Don’t sweat the small stuff·    Worry and stress can impair brain function

Source: Alzheimer’s Disease Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center

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MUSTARD SEED TABLE TALK

For those who are interested in maintaining or working toward a lifestyle that leads to better health and reduce the risk of significant illnesses, the Health Ministry of HPUMC is offering ongoing sessions open to everyone to help with that goal.

Mustard Seed Table Talk is a friendship group that will help participants explore ways to develop a healthy lifestyle as part of their faith journey. A new topic is discussed at each session. Scheduled topics may be expanded based on group interest. There will be devotional time, nutritional discussion and time to share successes and challenges including new recipes and new ways to meet our goals. No pressure, no homework, no attendance cards – just a caring group centered on faith and health!

Currently studying: Reshaping It All by Cancace Cameron Bure. For your copy, contact Naomi Lawrence at lawrencen@hpumc.org or 214.523.2266. Cost $8.00.

Mary Lee Miller will facilitate the sessions. Mary Lee is an experiential educator with a background of over twenty-five years in the fields of sociology and education. She founded Healthy Traditions in 1999 and continues to offer programs that encourage individuals to take responsibility for the long-term management of their own health rather than depending upon the latest fad.

Mustard Seed Table Talk meets the second and fourth Tuesdays from noon-1:00pm in room 384.

Membership is $10 a year and includes printed materials. This fee may be paid online here or during class by check or cash. Participants are encouraged to attend as often as possible, but consecutive attendance is not required. Consider purchasing a membership as a gift for a friend.

If you have any questions or want to know more, contact Naomi Lawrence by email lawrencen@hpumc.org or 214.523.2266

Faith Community Nursing
Faith Community Nursing or Parish Nursing, is a component of Health Ministry which is dedicated to provide a comprehensive approach to improving the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of HPUMC members. Parish Nursing complements the ministry of Pastoral Care and helps strengthen individuals, families, the congregation and the community. Cheryl Vandiver, RN MSN is the parish nurse and director of Health Ministry. Cheryl is on staff to serve as a resource for health education and support. For more information, please call 214.523.2209.

Night OWLS (Out With Loving Sitters)
Children with special medical requirements or who need physical care deserve a special dose of fun. As do their families. This service is provided by a team of nurses, friends and child care professionals who spend the evening caring for and working with these children. We even have special activities for siblings. The result is a chance for parents to enjoy a night out with friends and family, or a chance to tend to home needs without worry. If you are in need of our Night OWLS program, or would like to volunteer your time, call 214.523.2284. Find out more >

Health-related Groups
Support and educational groups provide umbrellas of care during challenging times for members and their families. Groups are developed based on health-related concerns or life-changing events. We encourage anyone needing help with physical, emotional or spiritual concerns to call one of our ministers, to take part in counseling sessions offered individually, or to attend one of the health-related support groups. For additional information, contact Cheryl Vandiver, RN at 214.523.2209 or vandiverc@hpumc.org.

FOCUS on Mental Illness.
A group for Families of Concern, Understanding and Support for loved ones with mental illness. FOCUS has suspended meetings for the summer months. If you have concerns, questions or ideas of how this group can meet your needs contact Cheryl Vandiver at vandiverc@hpumc.org or 214-523-2209. For Pastoral Counseling, contact Gregg Medlyn

National Alliance on Mental Illness’ Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family members, partners and friends of individuals diagnosed with major brain disorders or mental illness. Tuesdays, 6:30-9 pm, beginning September 20, room 386. Info: Cheryl Vandiver, vandiverc@hpumc.org or 214.523.2209. Register: NAMI Dallas 214.341.7133 or mrodgers@namidallas.org.

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