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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
Research and Hope for Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease
and Other Dementias
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Kool Family Community Center - 200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI
Learn about how Calhoun County is partnering with Michigan State University in research and education. What’s new in the diagnosis and treatment of dementia.
Community resources for people on the dementia journey.
The event is free. Light refreshments. Seating is limited. For reservations, call (269) 441-0948.
Presenters
Michigan State University
Graham Atkin, Ph.D. Department of Radiology and Neurology
Scott E. Counts, Ph.D.
Department of Translational Science & Molecular Medicine, College of Human Medicine
Sponsored by:
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Resources for People Living With Parkinson’s Disease
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
Monthly PD Support Groups
3rd Tuesday, 10-11:30am 1st Thursday, 4:30-6pm
Caregiver Support Group
2nd Tuesday, 10-11:30am
Senior Fitness & Fun – Exercises Everyone Can Do
Monday and Wednesday 10:30-11:30am
Tai Chi
Friday, 10:30-11:30am
Support Groups and Exercise held at Kool Family Center, Battle Creek Coming in June – Living With Parkinson’s
6-week educational series with presentations from experts in Parkinson’s Disease.
Creating Connections Through Art
Thursday, April 27, 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
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.
SITES
Kool Family Community Center Clarence Township Hall Tekonsha Community Hall Hickory Hills Village
TIME DAYS
10:30am Mon, Wed 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
Albion Forks Senior Center
1pm
Tuesday
www.seniorhealthpartners.com
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