Long Term Care 101 – Tomorrow, Sept. 19th at 7PM

Long Term Care 101

Tuesday, September 19th

7:00 PM

Decatur Recreation Center (231 Sycamore Street)

 Learn the basics of long term care coverage and how to evaluate it to determine if it’s a proper fit for you. This seminar examines home health care, assisted living, nursing home care and how to build a policy to fit an individual’s needs. Learn how to evaluate Long Term Care coverage proposals from different providers.

Walk with a Doc – Tomorrow at 10 AM

Saturday, September 9^th

10:00 AM

Decatur Recreation Center (231 Sycamore Street)

Joining us this month is Dr. Nathan Flacker, Chief Medical Officer for JenCare Senior Medical Center in Georgia. Dr. Flacker specializes in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Geriatrics Society. He enjoys working with older adults and the most, favorite part of being a doctor for him is learning about the patients he cares for through hearing their wonderful stories and experiences.

Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will leave Decatur Recreation Center at 10am sharp and walk approximately 2.5-3 miles.

New Adult Programs starting next week!

Upcoming New Programs for Adults with Decatur Active Living!

Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Tuesdays, September 5th – October 10th at 10:30 AM.

A Free six-week series specifically designed to help caregivers learn to take better care of themselves. Participants will learn to reduce stress, improve caregivers confidence, establish balance in their lives, communicate their needs and make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. Registration is required. Limited spaces available but we need a minimum of 8 people for the class to make. This class is provided by the Atlanta Regional Commission at Decatur Recreation Center. 

B Nourished Now Cooking Class: Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 6th at 11:30 AM.

Topics include Eating Well on Your Budget; Healthy Aging through Thoughtful Food Preparation; Cooking for Less than a Crowd; Spices for the Variety of Life. Each day you will learn about one of these topics. Class is offered as a monthly fee of $40-residents/$50-non residents or a drop in fee of $12/14. Join this new, “hands on” learning class at Decatur Recreation Center.

Silver Spokes at Ebster Recreation Center: Thursdays in September at 10 AM.

Are you interested in learning to ride a bicycle again? Reserve a tricycle and ride with us! Each participant will learn bike safety, signals, how to shift gears, and other bike skills. We will start in the Ebster Recreation Center potentially advancing to a ride on the Stone Mountain Path in Decatur. Limited spaces available; registration is required. The fee is $20 for the month.

If you have questions or would like to register, please contact Sara Holmes at sara.holmes@decaturga.com or 678-553-6559. 

Medical Prevention Lunch & Learn TOMORROW!

Decatur Active Living Lunch & Learn Series presents
Medical Prevention
presented by Decatur Fire Department

Friday, August 25th
Decatur Recreation Center
231 Sycamore Street
11:30 AM

Decatur Fire Department will teach you how to prevent yourself from having a medical episode! For more information, contact Sara Holmes at sara.holmes@decaturga.com or 678-553-6559.