SENIORS PROGRAMS FOR OCTOBER AT GROSSMONT

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September 27, 2013 (La Mesa) – The Senior Resource Center at Sharp Grossmont Hospital offers free or low-cost educational programs and health screenings each month. The Senior Resource Center also provides information and assistance for health information and community resources. Scroll down for details on next month’s programs.  For more information, call 619-740-4214. For other programs, call 1-800-827-4277 or visit www.sharp.com.

SENIOR FLU VACCINATIONS

The Sharp Grossmont Senior Resource Center will offer flu shots to seniors, high risk adults and caregivers at various locations. $2 donation requested.  No appointments needed. Call 619-740-4214 for more locations.

Thursday, October 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Dr., La Mesa.

Tuesday, October 15, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lakeside Community Center, 9841 Vine St., Lakeside.

Thursday, October 17, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Salvation Army of El Cajon, 1011 E Main St., El Cajon

Wednesday, October 23, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lemon Grove Senior Center, 8235 Mount Vernon St., Lemon Grove

Friday, October 25, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the College Avenue Senior Center, 4855 College Ave., San Diego.

HEALING FOR THE FAMILY CAREGIVER:  ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONE

Family caregivers learn essential tools for self-care and relaxation, techniques to enhance the care you provide your loved one and simple healing touch techniques.  Presented by Lisa Goodman, Integrative Care Coordinator, Sharp HospiceCare on Wednesday, October 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Grossmont Healthcare District’s Herrick Library, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa.

Registration required. Call 1-800-827-4277 or register online at www.sharp.com.

HOW DO I DO THIS? CAREGIVING AT HOME

Learn & practice the basics of caring for a loved one at home including transfers, personal care, proper body mechanics & more from a registered nurse. Cost: $10. Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Brier Patch Campus, 9000 Wakarusa, Classroom 13/14, La Mesa

Registration required. Call 1-800-827-4277 or register online at www.sharp.com.

RESOURCES AND TOOLS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS

Family caregivers can learn out about health and community resources, placement options, support groups and more from Andrea Holmberg, Program Coordinator, Senior Resource Center. Program includes a discussion on the emotional issues people face when caring for a loved one and caring through the holidays. Monday, October 28, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grossmont Healthcare District Conference Center, 9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa.

Registration required. Call 1-800-827-4277 or register online at www.sharp.com.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Have your blood pressure checked by a registered nurse. No appointment necessary. Open to the public. For information, call 619-740-4214.

Sharp Grossmont Senior Resource Center, 9000 Wakarusa, La Mesa, Tuesday, October 1, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd., Friday, October 18, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

PROJECT C.A.R.E. COMMUNITY ACTION TO REACH THE ELDERLY

This free program helps people who live alone by offering a phone call each day. It there’s no answer, someone is called to check on you. Other Project C.A.R.E. services include Vial of Life, friendly visitor from the Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol and more. East county residents may call the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Senior Resource Center at 619-740-4214. Seniors in other zip codes may call 1-800-510-2020 for locations throughout San Diego County.

SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER INFORMATION & REFERRAL

The Sharp Grossmont Hospital Senior Resource Center staff is trained to help seniors and their families connect with other services. Do you need a Vial of Life? Do you need an Advance Directive for Health Care form? Do you need information on caregiving, exercise or health? Call the Senior Resource Center at 619-740-4214.


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