On Monday October 1,
2012, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services hosted the Walgreens Wellness
Van, sponsored by AARP. As a courtesy to the public, the team sets up a mobile wellness
station at SFBFS’ main campus. Beginning
at the information tables, AARP members and volunteers greet each client. Each person received a packet of senior
information (if applicable), then directed to a table to receive a free gift of
your choice for participation.
Once inside the van, your finger is pricked for a
blood sample. From this, they can read your
cholesterol level, glucose and sugar levels. They administer a BMI test that
measures your body fat, bone density, and muscle. They check your weight and
blood pressure, and if necessary, will write you a prescription for medication.
With this information, they can determine your aging process and let you know if your body is aging accordingly or if your body is actually aging faster than it should be – this gives you the opportunity to turn things around. The turnout was a great success and many benefited from the event.
Submitted by Sharon
Beavers, SFBFS volunteer
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