Commun ty Matters Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
June 2016
New Osher Class examines history of medicine Since ancient times, wise men have attempted to unravel the causes of sickness and discover possible cures. This summer, Lawrence Presbyterian Manor will offer a three-week course in “The History of Medicine: Human Attempts to Cure Illness Through the Ages.” This class by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, covers some of the high (and low) points in the evolution of medical thought. We begin with the ancient Greeks and their understanding of how the body works. Then we’ll examine the late Middle Ages and the evolution of human thought at the dawn of the scientific age with its new emphasis on experimentation. Finally, we’ll look at recent discoveries about the nature of disease and the search for the causes and cures of illnesses. MEDICINE, continued on page 3
Effie Simmons is a big fan of her iPad and is even learning to use Facebook.
Residents join the tech revolution Technology is becoming less of a mystery for many older adults. For some, devices like tablets and smartphones, and services like the Skype video calling program, are becoming a part of everyday life. We asked a few of our residents how they use technology, and what effect is has had in their lives. Here’s what they told us. Effie Simmons: “I have an Apple iPad. In fact, I have two of them. When my first iPad could not update the solitaire games, my son sent me his newer version. TECH, continued on page 2