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Senior Scene® | December Issue
Cancer Care Centers of Brevard Community Support Group, Friday December 1st, from 10 – 11:30am. Support group for Cancer patients and/or care givers. For more information call Michelle Brown at 321-626-1208.
Healthy Holiday Tips for Diabetics, Friday December 1st, 2 – 3pm. Natalie Sherman, RDN/LDN, CDE and Linda Ovitsky, RDN/LDN,
CDE will be providing an interactive lecture on eating healthy around the holidays with a focus on diabetics. Rockledge Regional Medical Center will host an informative seminar. Limited seating, RSVP to 1-800-522-6363.
Salad in a Jar Party & Take Healthy Back: Shred 10! , Sunday December 3rd, from 3 – 6pm. Presented by Juice Plus. This is a great way of pre planning your healthy meals for the week. Bring 5 wide mouth 32 ounce mason jars, 1 box of greens, 2 – 3 salad toppings and your favorite dressing. Learn how to lose weight in 10 days. RSVP to 321-253-6324.
hear in different environments - from noisy group settings, to one on one meeting. RSVP to 321- 253-6310.
I’m A Cancer Survivor, Now What? – Rockledge Regional Medical Center Living Well Lecture Series, Friday December
Thursday of each month from 10-11:30am
One Senior Place
8085 Spyglass Hill Rd (321) 751-6771 www.oneseniorplace.com
“Mom Couldn’t Remember How To Get Home” Medicaid Planning Seminar, Tuesday December 5th, at 10am. Alzheimer’s & Dementia affects more than 5 million Americans, who may end up needing care in
12 – 4pm. Many things can affect your
memory and ignoring changes won’t make
it better... Knowledge is Power! Have your memory screened by a professional from Bioclinica Research. Allow 30 minutes for
your appointment. Call 321-202-2712 for an appointment.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group, Wednesday December 13th, from 2:30
– 3:30pm. The group encourages caregivers
to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimal care for the person with dementia. For more information contact Stephanie Walsh, with Market Street Residence at 321-253-6321.
Planning Your Estates to Minimize Taxes, Thursday December 14th, 10 – 11:30am. Through the use of estate planning documents, you can indicate who you wish to care for you
and who can make nancial or medical decisions on your behalf. Presented by Robin Petersen,
PA of the Estate Planning & Elder Law Center of Brevard. Call 321-751-6771 to reserve your seat. Knee Pain, Thursday December 14th, from 12 – 1 pm. Dr. Terry Shepherd, Aquatic Health & Rehab will discuss types of knee pain, causes and treatment plans. Seating limited, RSVP to 321- 253-6324.
Considering Cremation Lunch & Learn Seminar, Presented by National Cremation, Monday December 18th, 11 – 1pm. Learn why making cremation arrangements in advance will help your family by reducing the nancial
& emotional burden. Join National Cremation Society to learn about affordable options and savings, Veterans Bene ts, travel & relocation protection plan and more. RSVP to 321-751- 6771.
Have You and Your Family Prepared Your Estate Plan & Health Care Directives?, Thursday December 21st, at 10am. Attorney William A. Johnson, P.A. will provide important details to help you understand what legal documents you should have in place, and why. For more information, call 321-253-1667.
Support Groups
Memory Support Group, 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2:30 – 3:30pm. This group encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health. Hosted by Market Street Residence & Senior Partner In-Home Care. Call 321-751-6771 for more information.
Caregiver Support Group the 2nd and 4th
a nursing home. Elder Law Attorney William A. Johnson, P.A. will help you understand the truth about Medicaid and it’s eligibility requirements. For more information call 321-253-1667. Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s, Ask the Doctor Lunch & Learn Series, Tuesday December 5th, 11:30 – 1pm. VITAS Healthcare and Dr. Frederick Peterson will present a monthly series of “Ask the Doctor” seminars. Call 321-253-6311 to reserve your seat today.
8th, from 2 – 3pm. Building your strength
up after a patient has completed all of their cancer treatments. Learning the different types
of rehabilitation options that can help cancer survivors. Call 800-522-6363 to reserve your seat. Free Memory Screening by Bioclinica Research, Wednesday December 13th,
Facilitated by VITAS Innovative Hospice, this support group designed for those looking for safe harbor during the storm when faced with caring for loved ones dealing with dementia and memory loss. Share gentle conversation, care and understanding. For more information, call 321- 751-6671.
A Path Forward, Grief Support Group
- VITAS Innovative Healthcare the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10-12pm This is for the newly bereaved who have not attended a previous support group and are within a year of their loss. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursday from December 14th – March 22nd, 2018. Registration is mandatory, RSVP to Rev. Donna Carey, 321-752-2534.
Regular Events
Questions About Your Hearing? Personal Hearing Solutions, Every Monday from 9:30-3pm. Sandra Wagner will be on hand to share information & answer your questions about hearing loss and solutions to it for a safe and healthy lifestyle. For more information stop by or call 321-253-6310.
Brevard Users Group (BUG Club), Monday December 4th, 2:00pm. The Brevard Users Group (The BUG Club) is a personal computer support group meeting the rst Monday of each month. This group will offer the basics of learning Windows based computers. For info send email to president@bugclub.org.
Meet & Greet with Courtenay Springs Village, Every Wednesday from 9-12pm. Joanne McKruit will be on hand to share information & answer your questions about the Courtenay Springs Village lifestyle.
What’s Your House Really Worth? Meet Spacecoast Boomers and Seniors - your Seniors Real Estate Specialist from Re/Max Aerospace Realty, available each Thursday from 9:00- 3:00pm Are you looking to buy or sell but don’t know where to turn? Get the real information you need to know! A consultation with a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (R) addresses your concerns and provides solutions. For more information or an appointment - call Sara Forst Grif n at 321-794-9001 or Cathy Nichols at 321- 514-0882.www.spacecoastboomersandseniors. com
Book Club – Legacy Club, Thursday afternoons from 1 – 2pm. Join us to read thought provoking literature and participate in lively discussions. Sponsored by the Legacy Club. RSVP 321-751-6771 to reserve your seat.
One Senior Club Activities – Membership $20 per year – New members are welcome! One Senior Club each Wednesday 9:30- 2pm This active senior club meets weekly for board & card games, speakers, monthly birthday celebrations, and much more. Join the fun!
Bridge Club each Wednesday – Duplicate Bridge 1- 4pm
Join this weekly bridge group for some serious card playing.
Brown Bag Bingo! Tuesday December 5th, 1:30 – 3:30pm. Free to play. Prizes will be awarded. Beverages will be provided. Sponsored by VITAS. Call 321-253-6311 to RSVP.
Do You or a Loved One Have COPD or Sleep Apnea?, Thursday December 7th,
at 10am. Browning’s Pharmacy and Health Care Representatives Kathryn Morrow, RN and Gregg Kluver, RT will present a free seminar on COPD and Sleep Apnea. They will discuss how
to manager these conditions and showcase respiratory products and services that Browning’s offers. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Considering Cremation? Presented by National Cremation, Thursday December 7th, 2 – 4pm. Learn why making cremation arrangements in advance will help your family
by reducing the nancial & emotional burden. Join National Cremation Society to learn about affordable options and savings, Veterans Bene ts, travel & relocation protection plan and more. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Can You Hear Me Now?, Lunch and Learn, Friday December 8th, from 11am-1pm. Don’t allow hearing loss to hold you back. Personal Hearing Solutions will showcase new advances
in hearing aids and assistive listening devices that can enhance your lifestyle and allow you to
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