Senior Events
The Geauga County Department on Aging, in conjunction with Ohman Family Living at Briar and UH Geauga Medical Center, will present a day dedicated to helping seniors learn how they can lower their risk for falling and continue to live independently...
Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Sept. 18, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Department on Aging, in conjunction with Ohman Family Living at Briar and UH Geauga Medical Center, will present a day dedicated to helping seniors learn how they can lower their risk for falling and continue to live independently. The event will take place at Ohman Family Living at Briar, 14807 N. State Ave. in Middlefield.
The event includes lunch, a panel discussion and a presentation on the Chore and Home Safety program that is designed to provide health, safety, fire prevention and ADA adaptations to homes.
To RSVP, call Melissa Wheeler at 440-279-2167.
Diabetes Self-Management Class
A free six-week self-management class that focuses on diabetes will be held Wednesdays, Oct. 2 through Nov. 6, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the West Geauga Senior Center, 8090 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Seniors 60 years of age and older will get the support they need, find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and sugar control, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices and learn better ways to communicate with doctors and family about their health.
To register for the free class, call Geauga County Department on Aging’s Melissa Wheeler at 440-279-2167
