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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 (269) 441-0948.
The risk of heart disease in women goes up with age. It’s the leading cause of death in older, post-menopausal women. Each year in the United States, more than 400,000 women die of heart disease. This translates to approximately one death every minute.
Learn from Dr. Simone Bruemmer and Judy Cronin, NP how to manage women’s heart disease and defeat the statistics.
Sign Up Now for February Workshops
(Grant funding allows us to offer these workshops at no cost to participants)
Cancer: Thriving and Surviving
Wednesdays, February 8 - March 15, 1-3:30pm • The Cancer Center at Bronson Battle Creek
A 6-week series for anyone on the cancer journey and their family/friends who support them. Through short lectures, lively discussion and action planning you will gain practical tools for living a healthy life.
Start the Conversation – Create an Advance Directive
Thursday, February 23, 10-11:30am • Kool Family Center
If a sudden illness or accident happened and you were unable to make your own medical decisions, who would speak for you? During this hands-on workshop, you will learn about the Advance Care Planning Process and have the opportunity to work with trained facilitators to create an Advance Directive that reflects your wishes. Legal forms and educational materials will be provided at no cost to you. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat before Tuesday, February 21.
Creating Connections Through Art
Thursday, February 23, 2-3:30pm • Kool Family Center
An opportunity for persons with dementia or related diseases to explore their creative side in a safe environ- ment. Family caregivers may want to attend the Memory Loss/Dementia Support Group held at the same time or are welcome to join the workshop in a supportive role. This workshop is limited to 12 participants.
Senior Fitness and Fun at Convenient Locations in Calhoun County
Living with Loss Support Group
Monthly Meetings 2nd & 4th Thursday 4-5pm
Kool Family Center 2nd Floor
200 W. Michigan Ave Battle Creek
Facilitated by Professionals Experienced in Grief Support
Kathie Black, LMSW, Bronson at Home
Linda Frost, RN, Area Agency on Aging
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.
Monthly Support Groups
NEW - Stroke Support
Group
3rd Thursday,1-2pm 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
Silent Risk: Women and Heart Disease
Friday, February 24
Presenter: Simone Bruemmer, D.O. and Judy Cronin, FNP-C, Bronson Family Medicine - Oakridge
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 10am Tuesday
SITES
Battle Creek Eagles #299 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
www.seniorhealthpartners.com
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