- Oct 3 Tuesday
Preparing for Medicare Open Enrollment (In-Person) 10-3-23
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Grant’s View Library – MC Bride and Son Homes, 9700 Musick Ave, St. Louis, MO 63123 Presentation Description: Learn what you need to make informed decisions when enrolingl in Medicare, what to consider when choosing a plan, understanding Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) and more! Registration: Please REGISTER BELOW or call the Library at (314) 994-3300. Lunch donations are…
- Oct 6 Friday
LGBTQIA 101 (In-Person) 10-6-23
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Lewis & Clark Library – 9909 Lewis and Clark Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63136 Presentation Description: Considering the rapidly growing population of people age 65+ in the U.S. chances are that you are interacting with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) people in some aspect of your life. Your interactions may be with a child, grandchild and/or…
- Oct 9 Monday
Arthritis Goal Setting (Virtual) 10-9-23
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Virtual Presentation Presentation Description: What is arthritis, how to manage pain, how to prepare for doctor’s appointments, how to take advantage of the free resources available to patients. Registration: Please REGISTER HERE or call the Library at (314) 994-3300. The Zoom link will be emailed. A confirmation email will be sent with the link to the presentation. Program donations…
- Oct 10 Tuesday
I’m Too Old to be Poisoned…Right? (In-Person) 10-10-23
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Grant’s View Library – MC Bride and Son Homes, 9700 Musick Ave, St. Louis, MO 63123 Presentation Description: This class will help older adults understand how to use and store their medicine safely. By reviewing the 5 Guidelines of Medicine Safety, older adults will gain a better understanding of their own medication and be more prepared…
- Oct 10 Tuesday
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s (In-Person) 10-10-23
- 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: House Springs Senior Center – 6180 State Highway MM, House Springs, MO 63051 Presentation Description: An education program to learn about the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s, common warning signs, the importance and benefits of diagnosis, next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Registration: Please REGISTER by…
- Oct 13 Friday
Battling Fatigue (In-Person) 10-13-23
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Lewis & Clark Library – 9909 Lewis and Clark Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63136 Presentation Description: Low energy can greatly impact lives physically, emotionally and socially. Learn about the causes of fatigue, its impact on function and how to fight it. A self-screening is available to assist in determining your level of fatigue. Registration: Please REGISTER BELOW or call the…
- Oct 16 Monday
Introduction to the Productive Living Board (Virtual) 10-16-23
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Virtual Presentation Presentation Description: The PLB provides funding to agencies who support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Services that are offered across the lifetime such as respite support, socialization/camp, residential living skills, and employment support. As individuals age the need to prepare and plan for the future is essential. This presentation will provide the…
- Oct 17 Tuesday
Patient Rights (In-Person) 10-17-23
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Grant’s View Library – MC Bride and Son Homes, 9700 Musick Ave, St. Louis, MO 63123 Presentation Description: Patient rights are the basic rules of conduct between patients and medical caregivers as well as the institutions and people that support them. The patient has the right to be informed of his/her rights. The patient must be…
- Oct 20 Friday
Healthy Brain Aging (In-Person) 10-20-23
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Lewis & Clark Library – 9909 Lewis and Clark Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63136 Presentation Description: We know that physical fitness is an important ingredient to good health in the senior years. Do you know that brain fitness is just as important as body fitness? This program will explore the most effective ways to keep the…
- Oct 23 Monday
Protect Yourself in a Digital Age (Virtual) 10-23-23
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Virtual Presentation Presentation Description: This class will talk about how you can protect yourself in this digital world. Registration: Please REGISTER HERE or call the Library at (314) 994-3300. The Zoom link will be emailed. A confirmation email will be sent with the link to the presentation. Program donations are appreciated, https://www.agingahead.org/donate/