Dr. Rob O'Connor, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Sun Valley Orthopedic Group, will be at Freedom Inn at Sun City West with an informative seminar called "The Painful Shoulder: Symptoms and Solutions" at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 18.

O'Connor will direct his talk to area seniors, discussing symptoms of common shoulder problems such as tendonitis, bursitis and arthritis, and new and treatment options, both surgical and non-surgical.  Freedom Inn is at 13810 W. Sandridge Drive.

As part of Freedom Inn at Sun City West's educational programs, this event is open to the public at no charge; but a reservation is requested by calling 623-584-2338. Refreshments will be offered for attendees.

O'Connor's presentation will last about an hour, including time for questions and answers. Tours of Freedom Inn will be available after the presentation. Freedom Inn Assisted Living includes a 97-apartment community for seniors, featuring amenities such as chef-prepared meals, transportation, recreational activities, personal care assistance, medication management assistance and access to 24-hour nursing care, if needed. Freedom Inn touts a spa, wellness program, fitness center with a personal trainer, landscaped outdoor sitting areas, library and more.

In addition to its assisted living apartments, Freedom Inn provides a more structured and supervised environment for residents with memory loss.