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Senior Times - July 2016 Page 17
A community partnership of Bronson Battle Creek, Area Agency on Aging, Office of Senior Services, CentraCare and Summit Pointe
AGING WELL SERIES
Aging Well educational programs are free and open to the public. They are held at Kool Family Community Center. A light luncheon is provided at 11:30am followed by the presentation at noon.
To register, call toll free 1-800-451-6310.
Reduce Your Risk of Falling By Taking
A Free Workshop
Matter of Balance; Managing Concerns About Falls
8-week Workshop series
Workshops are being scheduled now. Call us for the locations and times.
Are You Caring For Someone With Memory Loss?
Creating Confident Caregivers
A 6-part series for families caring for someone with memory loss. Learn about memory loss and its effects on the brain, caregiver resources, managing behaviors, improving caregiver skills, and managing caregiver stress. Free respite care available. Call Anne at (269) 441-0920.
New Monthly Support Groups Grief and Loss Support
Group
2nd Thursday, 4-5pm. Kool Family Community Center
Diabetic Support Groups
Forks Senior Center Albion 2nd Thursday, 1:30-2:30pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall
2nd Wednesday, 11:45am-12:45pm
For More Information Call (269) 441-0948
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Thursday, July 21
Dr. Nadeem Mirza
Join us for an informative presentation about the diagnosis, treatment and management of Alzheimer’s dis- ease. Dr. Nadeem Mirza, geriatric psychiatrist from Bronson-Lakeview Memory Clinic will discuss:
Normal Aging vs Dementia • Types of Dementia • Diagnosis and Treatment Community Resources to Help Patients and Families • Research
Dr. Mirza’s presentation will include time for your questions.
COMING TO AGING WELL SERIES IN AUGUST
NEW GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Kool Family Community Center • 200 W. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek
Monthly, 2nd Thursday • Next meeting: July 9 • 4-5pm
If you are on the journey of grieving the loss of a loved one or any other life changing loss, please join us as we encourage each other in a supportive group. Led by trained and experienced facilitators, Kathy Black, LMSW from Bronson at Home and Linda Frost, RN from the Area Agency on Aging.
Senior Fitness and Fun at Convenient Locations in Calhoun County
The Dance of Aging
Wednesday, August 3
Presented By: William Workman, D.O., Bronson Internal Medicine
Senior Fitness and Fun is a FREE weekly, one-hour health and fitness program funded by the Calhoun County Senior Millage for adults 60 years of age and older. Chair exercises focus
on stretching, flexibility, balance and building strength. Our nurse will be available to answer your health questions, provide blood pressure, blood sugar and pulse/ox screenings, and make referrals to community resources.
SITES
Kool Family Community Center Clarence Township Hall Tekonsha Community Hall Hickory Hills Village
TIME DAYS
10:30am Monday 10:30am Monday 10am Tuesday 10:30am Tuesday
SITES
Maple Grove Apartments/Albion Village of Mill Creek
Marshall House Apartments Albion Forks Senior Center
TIME DAYS
1pm Tuesday 10:30am Wednesday 9:30am Thursday 11am Thursday
Christ UMC/Urbandale
10:30am
Monday
NHBP Reservation
11am
Wednesday
Homer Presbyterian Church
9am
Tuesday
Trinity Episcopal Church Marshall
1:30pm
Wednesday
Cherry Hill Apts.
10:30am
Tuesday
Athens Township Hall
10am
Thursday
Battle Creek Eagles #299
1pm
Tuesday
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