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The misuse and abuse of prescription medications involves obtaining and taking these drugs without a prescription and for a nonmedical purpose.
If you answered yes to this question, then Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is for you. Join our PTC workshop at the Alpena Senior Citizen Center starting on August 6th. PTC is a six-session evidence-based program designed to equip caregivers with a range of self-care tools to help them reduce personal stress and communicate effectively with family members and healthcare providers. This is a FREE program to help caregivers take care of themselves. To register contact 989.358.4616 or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU
Region 9 Area Agency on Aging is hosting a free six-week Diabetes PATH workshop at the Alpena Senior Citizen Center starting on August 6th. For more information or to register, contact Brooke at 989.358.4616, mainvilleb@nemcsa.org, or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU
Take charge of your health. Here are some questions to ask your healthcare providers to learn about the medications you take.
Elders are victims of sexual abuse more often than you may think. Find out how to detect and prevent sexual abuse from occurring in elders. Join us for an Elder Abuse Conference in Hillman on Friday, August 23, 2024, from 10:00am-3:00pm. For more information or to register contact 989.358.4616, mainvilleb@nemcsa.org, or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/rfWZeKea34
A Matter of Balance is an 8-session course designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase physical activity. Topics covered include assertiveness, recognizing habits that lead to falls, reducing fall hazards in the home, and balance and flexibility exercises. To register contact Liz at 989.335.1777.
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A Matter of Balance is an 8-week course designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase physical activity. Topics covered include assertiveness, recognizing habits that lead to falls, reducing fall hazards in the home, and balance and flexibility exercises. This is a FREE program. To register contact 989.358.4616 or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU