Senior Events
Seniors who have difficulty talking on the phone due to hearing loss may benefit by using a phone that transcribes what the other person is saying. Information about these phones will be presented.
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.
• Hearing Screenings: Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. A representative from Holly’s Hearing will conduct free screenings. Walk-ins will be accommodated.
• CapTel Presentation: Dec. 3, 12:45 p.m. Seniors who have difficulty talking on the phone due to hearing loss may benefit by using a phone that transcribes what the other person is saying. Information about these phones will be presented.
• Chair Zumba: Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m. Vaia will be at the center. All are welcome.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
• Speaker: Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m. Ron from HealthQuest will discuss senior health issues.
• Speaker/Hearing Screenings: Dec. 5, 11 a.m. CapTel and Holly’s Hearing will talk about telephone hearing loss and demonstrate phones available for use. Free hearing tests will also be available. Call the center for more information.
West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chester, 440-729-2782.
• Podiatry Appointments: Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m. Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Quercioli.
• Breakfast and Speaker: Dec. 5, 9 a.m. Nurse Mary from University Hospitals will talk about shingles. A suggested, but never mandatory, donation of $3 is appreciated.
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
• Kidney Disease: Dec. 2, 11 a.m. UH Medical Center will present a free program on kidney disease. Please sign up.
• Walkers Club: Everyday, 8 a.m.
Thompson Senior Center, 8091 Plank Road, Thompson, 440-298-3822
• Chair Exercises: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Arthritis based exercise class led by a certified instructor.
Understanding Medicare
Geauga Department on Aging has five OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information) certified staff trained by the Ohio Department of Insurance. The program can help seniors get accurate and impartial information about Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D drug plans.
Seniors can have one-on-one review appointments with GDA staff through Dec. 5. Call 440-279-2130 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are avail-able from Monday through Friday.
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