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September 2010
September 11, 2010 – Saturday, 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Sixth Annual Festival of Gardens - Barclay Friends Events
The Sixth Annual Festival of Gardens will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The private gardens toured this year will be in the neighborhood surrounding Barclay Friends in West Chester. A plant sale of uncommon plants will be held at Barclay Friends from 2-4 PM. Refreshments will be hosted and served by Barclay Friends family members. Tickets are not required for the plant sale and refreshments. Tickets for the garden tour will be available in advance for $20 each or on the day of the event for $25 each. For additional information, please contact Shannon Heverin at 610-696-5211 extension 433.
www.bf.kendal.org
September 13, 2010 – Monday, 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Annual Blood Drive for The American Red Cross at The Devon Senior Living
Location: The Devon Senior Living
Address: 445 North Valley Forge Rd, Devon, PA 19333
It is that time again to save 3 lives! The Devon Senior Living is hosting the annual Blood Drive for The American Red Cross. The date is set for Monday, September 13th 2010 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The goal is to have 30 or more people sign up. If you sign up, you can save 3 lives. You can call the community and make an appointment to donate. Call 610-263-2300.
www.TheDevonSeniorLiving.com
September 30, 2010 – Thursday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Understanding Today’s Senior Care at The Devon Senior Living
Location: The Devon Senior Living
Address: 445 North Valley Forge Rd, Devon, PA 19333
Join The Devon Senior Living for an educational series for families and healthcare professionals on understanding today’s senior care. Fox Rehabilitation and Odyssey Hospice will share their expertise. The presentation will cover fall risk assessment, community based exercise programs, physical and occupational therapy, increasing quality of life and other topics. Come and enjoy delicious Hors d’oeuvres and wine. Also tours will be given of the newly renovated apartments. Admission is free. Please RSVP by September 20th to 610-263-2300.
www.TheDevonSeniorLiving.com
Aid for Friends
Aid for Friends is a charitable non-profit organization that provides seven FREE home-cooked dinners weekly,
friendly visiting and supplemental outreach services to almost isolated needy shut-ins, primarily the frail
elderly in the five-county Greater Philadelphia area. To learn more about Aid For Friends and our outreach
call 215-464-2224 or visit our website.
www.AidForFriends.org
American Cancer Society
800-ACS-2345
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives,
diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in
1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 14 regional Divisions and local offices in
3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across the United States.
www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association
800-342-2383
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes
research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association's mission is to prevent and cure
diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The Association's commitment to
research is reflected through its scientific meetings; education and provider recognition programs; and its
Research Foundation and Nationwide Research Program, which fund breakthrough studies looking into the cure,
prevention, and treatment of diabetes and its complications.
www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association
800-242-8721
Since 1924 the American Heart Association has helped protect people of all ages and ethnicities from the
ravages of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, the nation's No. 1 and No. 3 killers, and other
cardiovascular diseases, claim nearly a million American lives a year. The association invested more than
$348 million in fiscal year 2002-03 for research, professional and public education, and advocacy so people
across America learn what they can do to reduce their risk and live stronger, longer lives.
www.americanheart.org
BenefitsCheckup
The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify Federal and state programs that may improve the quality of their lives. It takes 10 or 15 minutes to enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential.
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
Celebrating Life Senior Expo
The Celebrating Life Senior Expo will offer Free Admission, Free Educational Seminars, Door Prizes &
Giveaways, Entertainment and Free Health Screenings to Baby Boomers and Seniors and their families. Over 100
exhibitors will be on hand to offer products and services to seniors and their families to foster healthy
and productive lifestyles. Flu shots will be available at the event at no charge to individuals who present
their Medicare identification cards. The famous Philadelphia Ferko Stringband will kick off the opening
ceremonies. For more information contact LifeTime Expos & Events at 215-968-4593 or visit their website.
www.lifetimeexpos.com
Printable Brochure
Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
219 North Broad Street, Suite 2, Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-564-9800 or 800-355-9040.
Over the years, the Arthritis Foundation has been informing the public about the research and treatments for
arthritis. When it comes to unconventional therapies, the Arthritis Foundation has often taken the path of
warning you about the dangerous ones. We have created our Guide to Alternative Therapies book. We want to
help you choose wisely and safely among the many therapies in the news. Many unconventional remedies may
help you successfully manage your disease, especially when used along with your regular medical treatments.
However, there are also "therapies" to approach with care. Our goal with this book is to simply
present the information to you, not to tell you what to do.
Healthy Aging Information
The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion maintains a website that offers
valuable information on healthy aging for adults. From information on health related behaviors, chronic and
infectious disease, good nutrition, common injuries for adults, immunization guidelines and more - the
website is a great educational and reference tool for healthy aging.
www.cdc.gov/aging
Passport to Health
215-848-7722
5818 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia 19144
Center in the Park is a non-profit community center in Northwest Philadelphia primarily focused on the needs
of older people. The Center fosters respect, independence, and personal growth for each individual. As a
community resource, it provides access to supportive services and activities. The programs at Center in the
Park are meant to provide opportunities for older adults to participate in social, recreational, health and
fitness, arts and humanities and lifelong learning activities. Members are encouraged to make their voices
heard at the Center and in their communities through service and volunteer opportunities.
www.CenterInThePark.org
Suburban Geriatrics
2705 Dekalb Pike #108 Norristown
610-272-8221
Older patients deal with a unique and complex set of issues related to their health and these physicians
bring a wide variety of skills to the table. Geriatricians are experts in managing the medical care of
patients with multiple chronic conditions and coordinating care among multiple providers and specialists.
Teamwork is the bedrock principle of geriatric medicine and geriatricians collaborate and work with other
professionals including social workers, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists and others. Patients can
rely on a geriatrician to oversee all aspects of their care.
The Parkinson Council
215-576-1399
The Parkinson Council is a local chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation. The group helps raise
awareness, provides information, sponsors educational and fund-raising events, and serves as an advocacy
group.To complement the health care, there are now over 40 Parkinson Disease support groups in the Greater
Delaware Valley areas. These groups meet on a regular basis in the community and offer educational and
resource services, and most importantly, the emotional support patients and their families need. Another
asset to those with Parkinson Disease is The Parkinson Council, the local National Parkinson Foundation
Chapter. The Parkinson Council helps raise awareness, provides information, sponsors educational and
fund-raising events, and serves as an advocacy group.
www.philaparkinson.org
TransNet Suburban Network, Inc.
Serving Montgomery County
If you are 65 or older, take advantage of the Senior Citizen Shared Ride Program. Pay only 15% of the shared
ride fare, regardless of your income. Use the service to go shopping, to a medical appointment or to visit
friends. You need only to pre-register and make a prior day reservation. Register by calling 215-542-7433 or
visit our website. - "We get you where you want to go on Montgomery County."
www.SuburbanTransit.org
Twilight Wish Foundation
The Twilight Wish Foundation shows elders that younger generations have not forgotten them. We believe it's
time to say "thank you" by bringing joy and smiles into quiet, humble lives. We celebrate the life
of someone special be giving them a "thank You" they never expected in the form of a wish come
true. Visit our website for more information.
www.TwilightWish.org
"Winter-nest" Assisted Living For Snowbirds
For many years Snowbirds have headed to Florida for warm winter vacations but as we age some of our abilities change. Up north at their summer homes, family is there to help and now Snowbird Assisted Living is there for the winter season in sunny St. Cloud Florida. Please call Noreen Jorgensen at her Snowbird Assisted Living "Winter-nest" at 518-883-4611.
www.snowbirdswinternest.com
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