By: Jahiah Wilson

APRIL IS STRESS AWARENESS MONTH

Stress can be debilitating and it can aggravate health problems. It is important to learn some helpful strategies for coping with stress.

Did you know? There are Three Types of Stress:

1. Episodic Acute Stress: Frequent and causes you to feel under constant pressure. It can cause physical and mental damage.
2. Chronic Stress: Most harmful, and if left untreated over a long period of time, it can cause significant damage to your physical health.
3. Acute Stress: More common and frequent and is often caused by negative thoughts.

Ways to Help Mange Stress:

1. Exercise
2. Relaxation
3. Have Fun
4. Visit Your Doctor

If you need to see one of our NORC Nurses or Social Worker, please call for an appointment.  Our telephone number is 718-348-7620. Our office hours are Monday-Friday FROM 9:30am to 12:30pm, Spring Creek Senior Partners offers free blood pressure, Body Mass Index, Weight and Oxygen Level screenings.  Call our office at 718-348-7620 to schedule an appointment.

Spring Creek Senior Partners NORC in collaboration with The Opportunity Hub will be conducting several workshops on Financial Empowerment for Older Adults. Some of the topics include:

1. Protection from the Unexpected
2. Disaster Preparedness
3. Tax Diversification for Retirement Income
4. Understanding Legacy
5. Recognizing Fraud
6. Wills, Estates & Investments
7. Cyber Security
8. Scam & Identity Theft

For more information, visit the office of Spring Creek Senior Partners and speak with Jasmine Jennings to attend.

Spring Creek Senior Partners has resumed Pottery Class (Each Monday from 11am-12pm), Chair Yoga  (Each Tuesday from 11am-12pm, Steel pan Class (Each Wednesday from 11am-12pm) and Painting Class (Each Friday from 11am-12pm)

The staff of Spring Creek Senior Partners is here to assist those living in Spring Creek Towers who are 60 years and older.  You are always welcome to participate in our many events and activities.

ABOUT SPRING CREEK SENIOR PARTNERS

Spring Creek Senior Partners is a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community/Supportive Service Program (NORC/SSP) and we serve all residents who are 60 years or older. Our services are free and open to all residents of Spring Creek Towers.  You can visit Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 160 Schroeders Ave. (G5) or call us 718-348-7620.