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Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center to host "Tuesday Talks" BY SARAH HANEY NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center, located at 945 S. College, is conveniently situated near historic downtown Fayetteville and offers an array of activities to engage the senior citizens of the community. The 12 year- old center boasts a fitness center, dining hall and kitchen, exercise/yoga room, art/ game room, library, outdoor patio seating area, and garden. There are plenty of activities to keep any visitor engaged and having fun. Meal on Wheels is a program the center offers that also promotes social interaction, primarily with those senior citizens who are homebound. "We are going to do a 'March for Meals' next month as a fundraiser for Fayetteville Meals on Wheels," stated Center Director Chase Gipson. The Fayetteville Senior Center provides 250 home delivered meals every day to those in need in the Fayetteville community. A $5 donation provides a warm meal for seniors and other community members in need. "This March for Meals will last the entire month of March," added Gipson. Donations can be mailed to or dropped off at the Fayetteville Senior Center at 945 S College, Fayetteville 72701. The center will be hosting a new program "Tuesday Talks," where every Tuesday at 11 a.m., a guest speaker will visit the center to share information with the seniors. The 30 minute talks are meant to be informational, educational, and entertaining. Speakers will cover a variety of topics including avoiding senior fraud, improving memory, Medicaid and Medicare, senior moving and downsizing, nutrition and exercise ideas, and many other topics. Come line dance from 9 to 11 a.m., on Tuesday, and hang around to hear the speaker for that day, or come early for lunch. The Fayetteville Senior Activity and Wellness Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. What is the best hearing aid? SPECIAL TO NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE The short answer to this question is… there is not one. Not for every individual that is. There are more than a few quality hearing aid manufacturers out there, and each have different strengths, whether it be noise suppression technology, feedback control, wireless connectivity, and even durability. Why is this significant? Because every patient is different and no two individuals hear the same, even if it appears that way on paper. Hearing is behavioral and subjective. For this reason, I aim to treat the hearing problem of each patient rather than the hearing loss. In order to accomplish this, we must identify specifically which situations each patient wants to hear better in. Some want to to hear their children or grandchildren. Many come seeking help to better hear their husband or wife. Others just want to hear the Hogs game. With this information, I am able to recommend a treatment option or brand that meets the individual hearing goals of the patient. Thus, the most crucial part of the hearing consultation appointment occurs before we even test the patient. Ironically, the most important skill an audiologist must possess is the ability to hear and listen to the patient. Only then can we say that you have the best hearing aid. Help us find the best hearing aid for you. Call to book your complimentary hearing consultation appointment, (479) 957-9300. — Dustin Richards, Au.D. SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018 | MAY - NURSING NWADG.COM/YOUATYOURBEST | YOU AT YOUR BEST | 11

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