Health & Wellness

  • New! Low Vision Support Group

    New! Low Vision Support Group

    Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 1:00-3:00pm

    Henry Ford Health Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 – 2:30pm Free to Members and Future Members

    This support group provides a comfortable environment to discuss the challenges of living fully with visual impairment. The group meets monthly to discuss their successes and challenges in daily life. Speakers on appropriate topics present occasionally as well. Many friendships have developed within the group. On occasion, the group takes day trips and attends parties. All of this is made possible by the fundraising of the Friends of Vision and grants. Please feel free to call Ashley Livshiz (Support Group Coordinator) with any questions. Office:313-936-1969/Mobile: 313-909-8724.

  • Functional Exercise for Every Day Life

    Functional Exercise for Every Day Life

    Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 1:00-2:30pm

    Raj Thangamuthu, Physical Therapist and Owner of Empower Physical Therapy

    Focus on functional exercise. This type of exercise is designed to develop those muscles that you use every day to do everyday things like bending down to garden or unloading the dishwasher! Raj will take you through some exercises that can help improve stability and mobility and can be done easily and safely at home. 

  • Blood Pressure Clinic

    Blood Pressure Clinic

    Monday, September 1, 2025 | 11:00-12:00pm

    The first Monday of each month. 

    A trained healthcare professional will screen your blood pressure and blood oxygen levels.

  • Parkinson’s Support Group

    Parkinson's Support Group

    Monday, September 8, 2025 | 5:30-7:30pm

    Second Monday evening of each month. 

    The South Oakland County Parkinson's Support Group, sponsored by the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation, is a group of people who meet to learn more about Parkinson’s disease and the services available. This group brings together people with a common bond. So many people say, “And I thought I was the only one with this problem.” Come for camaraderie, support, and learn from each other. Groups include people with PD, care partners, friends, families and health professionals. Facilitated by the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation staff. For more information call 248-419-7170.

    Drop-in, no registration necessary.