Keiser University’s Miami campus has forged a new partnership with the City of Sweetwater to assist the City’s vibrant Mildred and Claude Pepper Senior Activities Center.
As a result of a dialogue between Keiser University and Sweetwater Mayor Jose M. Diaz, it was determined there were mutual needs that could be met by creating this partnership. Keiser students will benefit from the opportunity to practice the skills learned in the classroom setting and the seniors will have the chance to receive services and presentations from students and faculty. The degree programs represented by students on March 26 will be Occupational Therapy Assistant – working on arts and crafts which promote the maintenance of cognitive and motor function; Nursing – providing blood pressure screening and education on hypertension diet, diabetic diet, diabetic foot care and home safety; Sports Medicine & Fitness Technology- leading group exercises to improved balance, flexibility, blood pressure regulation, and cognition; Psychology – leading structured group activities to improve memory; and Radiological Technology – promoting cognitive engagement through positive verbal interactions between students and seniors.
