Do You Worry About Dementia? (6/7)

This session with Judah Ronch and Carol Wynne will address the differences between symptoms caused by dementia and depression, discuss normal aging versus dementing illness and present strategies and techniques for communication and caregiving when a loved one has dementia. You will learn what dementia is and uncover common misconceptions, how to get a good assessment of a loved one you suspect may have dementia, how to determine when an assessment is needed and where to find resources and tips for the family caregivers of a loved one with dementia. Co-sponsored by the Erickson School and Human Resources.

The workshop will be Tuesday, June 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the University Center, Room 310.

Register by Thursday, May 26th, at http://www.umbc.edu/training.

Get a flyer with details at http://www.umbc.edu/hr/T&OD/schedule.htm.

Practices for Cultivating Healthy Relationships

April’s new relationship practice is “Make effective requests.” Click here for more information.

Workplace Ergonomic Assessments Available Through Environmental Safety and Health

Ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of employees. These principles are used to improve the “fit” between the worker and the workplace increasing productivity and well being.

We are fortunate at UMBC to have workplace ergonomic assessments available for faculty and staff. To schedule your one-on-one appointment with a risk management consultant, visit the Environmental Safety and Health website and click “Ergonomic Info” under the “Quicklinks” section on the home page. Open and fill out the “UMBC Ergonomics Request Form.” Once this form is submitted, you will be contacted to schedule your appointment.

Share Your Wellness Activity Ideas!

At the Open Enrollment Health Benefits and Wellness Fair on April 19, we would like to share some tips from the campus community about favorite individual or coordinated group wellness activities. For example, starting your day with meditation, walking at lunch time, stretching at your desk, your favorite time management tip, a department walking group or “Biggest Loser” program.

Please share your favorite wellness activity at the UMBC Wellness Initiative myUMBC group.

Freedom From Smoking (3/31-5/12)

A second round of “Freedom From Smoking” classes will be held every Thursday afternoon from 4-5 p.m. in the Commons Room 332, March 31-May 12. Registration is FREE. If you are interested in quitting smoking, this program is a great support. For more information or to register, please contact Mickey Arora in University Health Services at parora@umbc.edu or ext. 5-3752.

Fertility Awareness Program – Women’s History Month

Join in the conversation with the American Fertility Association on Wednesday, March 16, noon-1 p.m., at the Women’s Center for a discussion on fertility awareness and healthy choices to safeguard your fertility. There will be an opportunity to ask questions in a public or private setting. All students, faculty and staff and the outside community are invited to the event.

Step into Spring with Physical Fitness and Nutrition Tips

As we come out of hibernation mode and the weather becomes more temperate, most of us are inclined to increase our commitment to an active lifestyle and healthy eating. The Wellness Initiative website’s “Tips and Articles” page has great resources to help you meet your goals. Check out the fresh content for spring that includes a section on walking and physical fitness as well as a new section on Mindful Eating. The “UMBC Wellness Initiative” website is filled with resources, tips, music and inspiration. Visit http://www.umbc.edu/wellness now!

Practices for Cultivating Healthy Relationships

March’s new relationship practice is “Ground opinions with facts.” Click here for more information.

UMBC Wellness Initiative: New Name, New Focus

The “UMBC Wellness in the Workplace Initiative” is now the “UMBC Wellness Initiative.” Wellness is vital to the effectiveness and well-being of everyone in our campus community (faculty, staff and students), and the name change reflects this value. Along with the name change, we have updated the logo and expanded the composition of the Wellness Collaboration Team to include student representation.

To help increase awareness about the initiative, the Collaboration Team has created a new “Wellness Initiative” myUMBC group to highlight upcoming programs, news and events. We invite you to become a member of this group at my.umbc.edu/groups/wellness. We also urge you to check out the Wellness Initiative website for resources and information.

RAC Re-Opening—It’s a Black and Gold Monday (2/28)

Celebrate the American Heart Association’s heart health month, Monday, February 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the RAC for our Grand Re-Opening and Fitness Expo. Tour the facility and get an orientation on the new cardio equipment or the weight room, get your blood pressure checked, have a body fat assessment, try some healthy snacks from Chartwells catering, take a core conditioning class, register to win prizes and take away some great giveaways. Remember to wear your black and gold!