Older Adults Services

Stormont-Vail's HealthWise 55 program assists those 55 years of age and older. Health education and prevention are the main focus of this program. Educational services, Senior Suppers, Lunch Bunch, workshops, and clinics for blood pressure, medication and nutrition are all sponsored by HealthWise 55. Medicare and insurance consultation, an informative quarterly newsletter, and an information line are available. When you are searching for information on aging or caregiver issues, be sure to call us at (785) 354-6787 or stop by our office at 2252 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka.

Stormont-Vail's HealthWise 55 program offers community education programs and driving classes for older adults. Please check our Community Calendar for a complete listing.

HealthWise 55 membership
To become a member of HealthWise 55, call (785) 354-6787 for an application to be mailed to you or fill out an application online. A membership packet will then be mailed to you.

Clinics and Services for Older Adults

SHICK Insurance Counseling

Appointments available if you have questions concerning Medicare, supplemental, long-term care insurance or the Medicare prescription card.
No charge
Call (785) 354-6787 for an appointment.

Blood Pressure Clinic

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday
HealthWise 55 Resource Center,
No appointment necessary.

Medication Clinic

If you have questions about your medications (prescriptions or over-the-counter.)
Call (785) 354-6787 for an appointment.
Must be a HealthWise 55 member.

Nutrition Clinic

HealthWise 55 Resource Center
No charge
Call (785) 354-6787 for an appointment.
Must be a HealthWise 55 member.

Caregiver Services

When you are searching for information on aging or caregiver issues, be sure to call us at (785) 354-6787.

HealthWise 55 Exercise Programs

Call (785) 354-6787 to inquire about exercise programs.

Senior Suppers, Lunch Bunch, Dessert and Coffee

Call HealthWise 55, (785) 354-6787, for dates and times.

AARP Driver Safety Program

Offered each month.
Call Health Connections at (785) 354-5225
åfor dates and reservations.

HealthWise 55 on TV

The following HealthWise television programs are available on Cox cable channel 11, MyTV, the sister channel of WIBW-TV. MyTV is also on cable channel 12 in Manhattan and Junction City, and on channel 13.2 with an off-air antenna.

HealthWise After 55

"HealthWise After 55" airs form 11 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month. It offers interviews on health topics of interest to seniors as well as the 20-minute exercise segment.

for Family Caregivers

"for Family Caregivers" airs the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 11 to 11:30 a.m. The show highlights information for people who are providing care giving services to loved ones. Sponsors are Brewster Place and Stormont-Vail Foundation.

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