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There is no fee for participation
however reservations are required.

Please call
870-930-9900
or 1-800-745-0557

The Center on Aging – NE
826 S. Main St.
Jonesboro will be
the location for all events.
Tuesday, August 24th; from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Virtual Dementia Tour: to be held at the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program, 2813 Forest Home Road in Jonesboro.
Call and make an appointment to experience this on-hand look at how dementia feels.
Wednesday, Sept. 1st; 10:00 a.m. An Inside Look at X-Rays, MRI's, and More - presented by Mitzi Pierce, M.S, HS, RT, R,M, ARRT, with St. Bernards Radiology to be held at St. Bernards Senior Life Center, 700 E. Washington, Jonesboro.
Know What to Expect before, during and after you receive x-ray's, MRI's, CT scans and other tests.
Tuesday, September 7th and 14th; 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. When a Family Member Has Alzheimer's...- presented by Cristina Rosca, M.D. and Penny Rogers, LCSW at the Center on Aging-NE, 303 E. Matthews, in Jonesboro.
This 2 part program helps people who are caring for patients with Alzheimer's. This class is especially helpful for family members of those who recently have been diagnosed.
Wednesday, September 8th; 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Men's Health Conference - to be held at St. Bernards Auditorium, 505 E. Washington in Jonesboro
Keynote speaker: Dr. Thomas Mulligan. Free Screenings, door prizes!
Tuesdays, September 14th - October 19th; 12:45 - 2:45 P.M. Chronic Disease Self-Management - presented at St. Bernards Senior Life Center, 700 E. Washington, in Jonesboro.
Dealing with a chronic illness can be frustrating. This set of six interactive classes seeks to help individuals look at their disease differently and take control of their lives.
Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 15 - Oct. 8th; 12:45 - 2:45 p.m. A Matter of Balance - presented at the Center on Aging-NE, 303 E. Matthews in Jonesboro.
A Matter of Balance stresses practical solutions to reduce the fear of falls. Participants learn to look at falls as controllable and seek to increase activity through exercise and lifestyle changes. Classes meet twice a week for four weeks. Registration is required.
Tuesday, September 21st; 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. Caregivers Need Care Too! Coping with Caregiver Stress - presented by Penny Rogers, LCSW at the Center on Aging-NE, 303 E. Matthews, in Jonesboro.
This program will discuss ways to help you to care for yourself, wile caring for a loved one. Find out ways to reduce your stress and learn helpful strategies to keep you healthy.
303 E. Matthews • Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-930-9900 or 800-745-0557

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