Senior Series
Events
Join our upcoming town hall webinar on August 24 for helpful information on reducing fall risk and staying independent. You'll hear from health experts, get practical prevention tips and have the chance to ask questions during this interactive session. If you can't attend live, you can watch it later on demand. Speakers: Steve Zaagman, Dr. Nadine Jennings, and Cindy Bjorkquist
Strong muscles are key to preventing falls. Join two doctors as they share five activities to improve muscle strength to avoid falls.
Balance is an important part of staying active and decreasing the risk of falls. Hear from two doctors as they explain how balance changes with age and what activities improve your stability and coordination. Dancing counts.
Join our upcoming town hall webinar on September 24 for helpful information on Thriving as a Senior with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. You'll hear from health experts, get practical prevention tips and have the chance to ask questions during this interactive session. If you can't attend live, you can watch it later on demand. Speakers: Steve Zaagman, Dr. Teronto Robinson, Cindy Bjorkquist, and Lana Davis
Fall prevention goes beyond just exercise. Join two doctors as they discuss what you can do to stay safe in your home with daily activities, the importance of vision and hearing evaluation and considering the benefits of physical therapy.
Maintaining awareness of A1C results is an important step in achieving and sustaining good diabetes health.
Dr. Jessica Huhn, medical director at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, joins Cindy to discuss the importance of knowing your blood pressure numbers, what they mean, risk factors for high blood pressure and lifestyle modifications that can be used to manage hypertension.
Quality sleep is essential for healthy aging, yet many adults struggle with sleep as they get older. Join Dr. Melissa Sundermann, a lifestyle medicine specialist also known as “Doctor Outdoors,” as she explains how spending time in natural light and outdoor environments help reset the body’s circadian rhythm and improve sleep quality.
Learn how to navigate a world full of fraud with Daniel Crowell, senior director of Corporate and Financial Investigations at Blue Cross, as he discusses the most popular fraud schemes, red flags for fraud and what to do if you become a victim.
Join this physician-led discussion on understanding the value, how to prepare and what to expect during the appointment.
Cultivate a moment of appreciation for the simple joys and meaningful connections in your life.