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A community partnership of Bronson Battle Creek, Area Agency on Aging, Office of Senior Services, CentraCare and Summit Pointe
For More Information Call (269) 441-0948
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.
Are You Caring for Someone with Dementia or Memory Loss?
Program for Caregiver and for the Care Receiver May 25, 2017 — 2:-3:30pm — Kool Family Center
For Caregivers
Dementia and Memory Loss Support Group - Find resources, information and share your experiences with other family caregivers on the dementia journey. Facilitated by Sue Lackey, RN.
For the Person Experiencing Memory Loss
Creating Connections Through Art - An opportunity for persons with dementia or related diseases to explore their creative side in a safe environment. Facilitated by Susan VanderWeide, RN.
For more information, call (269) 441-0957
Start the Conversation - Create an Advance Directive
How can your future healthcare wishes be honored if no one knows what they are? Creating an advance directive, and more importantly, talking about the kind of care you want and don’t want will ease the minds of those who love you. Start the conversation. We can help you. Call to meet with an advance care planning facilitator at (269) 441-0920.
Senior Fitness and Fun at Convenient Locations in Calhoun County
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, flexibil- ity, 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.
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
Tai Chi for
Arthritis
Fridays at 10:30am Kool Family Center
Come and practice this ancient Chinese exercise that offers pain relief through slow, gentle movement. Tai chi will help you focus your mind and is proven to improve balance and reduce stress. Certified instructor. Start anytime, no pre-registration required. This class is offered at no charge to the participant. Call Julie at (269) 441-0948 to learn more.
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
ARE YOU AT RISK FOR
STROKE?
Do you know what to look for if you suspect someone may be having a stroke? Or what to do? Stroke is highly treatable if you Act F.A.S.T.! Join neurologist Simeon Zou, MD, to learn more about how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke.
Wednesday, May 10
Light lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Presentation begins at noon.
Kool Family Community Center
200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek
Simeon Zou, MD
To register for this free event, visit bronsonhealth.com/classes or call (269) 441-0948 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
SITES TIME
Kool Family Community Center 10:30am Clarence Township Hall 10:30am Tekonsha Community Hall 10am Hickory Hills Village 10am
DAYS
Mon, Wed Monday Tuesday 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
Albion Forks Senior Center
1pm
Tuesday
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