Please tell us something interesting about yourself:
I am 101 years old and was driving independently until I was 99 years old. I fully plan to put out a garden this year at a 101 years of age. For 20 years, I took a greyhound to California, every year taking a different route to travel and see the United States. I was in high school during the Great Depression. We survived by growing our own food and I was forced to quit high school because I didn't have clothes to wear.
What made you choose our agency to provide your home health care?
I was in Southeast Hospital in Dexter. My son and daughter were so pleased with the care that I received in the hospital, that they continued with Southeast for my home health services.
What do you enjoy most about home health therapy?
I have always loved exercise and just really enjoy having a program to follow.
Please share some of the goals you have for the future and how therapy might help you reach those goals:
I would like to be able to walk independently with only my cane. Also I would like to regain enough strength and balance to allow me to enjoy my garden this spring and summer.
The Home Health Spotlight is a courtesy of the caring professionals of Southeast Health! You have a choice in who will provide your home health services. Remember to request Southeast Home Health of Dexter or contact us at (573) 624-3511 for additional information.
Dexter, Missouri – SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County will present an informational seminar entitled Preventing Colorectal Cancer by Gastroenterologist, Brent Keller, DO.
Colorectal cancer is deadly. Only lung cancer kills more Americans each year than this largely preventable disease. Colorectal cancer does not discriminate. This disease affects men and women equally and often those who are diagnosed have experienced no symptoms even though the cancer has become more invasive.
That’s the bad news. Here’s the good news. If everyone age 50 or older had regular colorectal screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided.
Please join Gastroenterologist Dr. Brent Keller and learn more about what you can do to help prevent colorectal cancer, the importance of screenings, and the latest treatment protocols. When it comes to cancer, knowledge is power.
This is a free one-hour seminar with light refreshments to be held at the Dexter Chamber of Commerce on West Market Street, Thursday, March 26th at 6:00 p.m.
Reserve your seat today at 844-482-5833.
Dexter, Missouri – SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County will kick-off their new monthly series “Lunch & Learn With SoutheastHEALTH” on Wednesday, March 4th at 11:45 a.m. at the Dexter Senior Center.
The first Wednesday of each month, SoutheastHEALTH will present a variety of services including health screenings, educational opportunities, and informational speakers.
They will have staff members on hand to answer questions you may have about receiving your healthcare close to home.
The Dexter Senior Center is located at 23 W. Stoddard St. in downtown Dexter. This event is open to all seniors and additional topics of interest to attendees will be considered for future programs! Please join them for a spectacular informational Lunch & Learn program hosted by SoutheastHEALTH!
Dexter, Missouri – SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County will host a “Stayin’ Alive” Hands Only CPR class on Thursday, February 26th at 6:00 p.m. in the Dexter Chamber of Commerce building.
Learn how to perform hands-only CPR for adults, as well as how to use an AED..
Classes are free and appropriate for middle school age through adult.
Learn the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke and how to respond appropriately. This is a non-certification class and pre-registration is requested, but not required.
Got to sehealth.org and pre-register and learn about other upcoming classes. Just click “classes and events”.
For more information call 573-331-6369.
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