Re:  Special Dine with a Doc™© 2/11/2010 11a-1pm @ Bethesda Gardens

Senior Education Ministries, Inc. has scheduled a SPECIAL Dine with a Doc™© on the February 11, 2010 from 11a-1pm at theBethesda Gardens 1450 E Crossing Blvd Terre Haute, IN 
(812) 298-8209

DINE WITH A DOC™©is an event that welcomes you, the local senior public to hear the doctor of the month present an educational topic while you enjoy lunch.  Dr. Steven McDonald has graciously donated this time in effort to listen, hear, and answer your medical questions while sharing a meal with you. Door prizes will be available for you to win!
It is a wonderful way to fellowship with your friends, have a nutritious lunch and possibly win a door prize.  You do NOT need to live at Bethesda Gardens to come and participate. Just bring a questioning mind, an appetite and perhaps a friend.

Dr. McDonald obtained his MD from Southern Illinois University.  He is board certified in Family practice. His special medical interests include Pediatrics, Metabolic Syndrome (including diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia) and Alzheimer’s disease.  He is married and the father of 5 children.

Dr. McDonald is dedicated to providing community awareness.  He opened up the Harold McDonald Alzheimer’s Care Center after his father, Harold McDonald, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In his words, “Alzheimer's disease is often poorly recognized by both patients and families. Since we now have better treatment for this disease than we did even 5 years ago, early diagnosis and treatment is critical if we expect to maximize a person's remaining years. For these reasons, I felt compelled to improve both community as well as physician awareness of this disease.”

Dr. McDonald’s presentation will address Alzheimer’s disease.  A question and answer period will follow his presentation.
   
Who should attend?

This FREE in-service will be of interest to:
General public
Health care workers
Family members 
Caregivers

You will be treated to a Complimentary meal courtesy of:
Bethesda Gardens 
1450 E Crossing Blvd
Terre Haute, IN
(812) 298-8209

“Bethesda Gardens of Terre Haute is an assisted living community that can be likened to a well-planned, nurtured garden where residents’ lives blossom in all areas – physical, social, spiritual, and psychological.  We cultivate an environment teeming with energy and life within a comfortable, family atmosphere that is supported by a professional staff available 24 hours a day.  Dining, social events, transportation, and personal assistance are just a few of these services.  Our team approach is designed to connect residents, families, and other decision-makers in a fresh, invigorating relationship of growth.

Whether it’s enjoying activities in our adult day care program, a short-term stay in our respite apartment, a long-term stay in one of our apartments, or our Garden Suites apartments for individuals with dementia and other related memory impairments, we have a fit that will meet your needs.  Join us for a complimentary meal and tour today.”
Door prizes available courtesy of: Senior Education Ministries, Inc., Comfort Keepers, Anderson’s Medical, Intrepid USA Home Health Care, Wabash Senior Activity Center and more!

Also, free of charge and courtesy of Intrepid USA Home Health Care is a wellness clinic where you can have your blood pressure and pulse oximetry checked.

Reservations are required: (812) 298-8209

The Dine with A Doc TM program welcomes community participation.  We are open to suggestions re: physicians and businesses you’d like to hear more about.  Additionally, if you are a physician, or a business interested in participating, please contact us if you’re interested in volunteering your services 812-917-4970 or email to aplin@verizon.net.  
Check out the website @ www.senioreducationministries.org  or www.dinewithadoc.com.