Support Services Independent Living Senior Counseling Professional counseling for creating optimal emotional health and finding solutions to relieve depression, anxiety, stress related to grief, changes in health or finances, and other issues. Provided by Gulf Coast Community Services. Wednesdays 9:30 am - 12:30 pm No fee, donations accepted. Appointment required. Call Shannon Hammer, (727) 479-1848. Hale Senior Activity Center Telephone Freedom Qualifying FL residents hard of hearing, deaf or speech impaired can receive specialized telephones and ring-signaling devices at no charge. Provided by Family Center on Deafness, (727) 399-9983 2nd Tuesday of the month 9:30 - 11:30 am $ Free Hale Senior Activity Center Insurance Medicare 101 Learn about Medicare, Advantage Plans, Part D, subsidies and how this year’s Medicare works and what your options are. Presented by SHINE. Tuesday September 26 10 am $ Free Hale Senior Activity Center Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Prescription drugs can be costly. Learn about Medicare Part D, when to qualify, financial assistance and choosing the right plan. Presented by SHINE. Tuesday October 10 10 am $ Free Hale Senior Activity Center Medicaid Q&A Finally, answers to your Medicaid questions. Find out the legal way to avoid being impoverished by nursing home costs and how to save your assets, house, car and way of life and still obtain long-term nursing care. Presented by Sean W. Scott, Elder Law Attorney. Tuesday November 14 10 am $ Free Hale Senior Activity Center Community Involvement Committee On Aging This Committee assists in projecting the needs of Dunedin’s aging population and helps promote programs to meet these needs, including: Senior Hall of Fame, Elder Ready community assessment and Communities for a Lifetime action plan. 4th Monday of the month 9 am Hale Senior Activity Center Volunteer Opportunities Volunteering can be rewarding and fun! Varied activities need your help and support. Call Hale Senior Activity Center, (727) 298-3299. Consumer & Law Protection Making Charitable Donations Donating to a worthy cause can be rewarding but it’s important to know who you are giving to and how the money will be used. Learn how to research a charity before you donate. Presented by Pinellas County Office of Consumer Protection. Tuesday October 24 10 am $ Free Hale Senior Activity Center Health & Wellness Alzheimer’s Support Group A support group for family members, caregivers or others interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s disease. Wednesdays 10 - 11 am $ Free Hale Senior Activity Center Aphasia Activity Group Persons with Aphasia and their caregivers are invited to join this program led by Voices of Hope for Aphasia. Call Jackie Hinckley at (727) 249-1953 or email jackie@vohaphasia.org prior to coming. C.A.N. Activities: Thursdays, 10 am - 12 pm Participate in Communication, Arts and Networking Activities including games, arts & crafts, music and other hands-on activities that support communication. Conversation Group: Thursdays, 1 - 3 pm Partake in supported conversation, short stories and other language activities. $2 / $3 per meeting, per day Hale Senior Activity Center We ’r e H e re for You! Health & Wellness (continued) Fall Prevention Seminar Falls are the leading cause of injury, death and hospitalization for ages 65+. Learn how to prevent falls, how to get up from a fall, balance and other safety tips. Presented by the American Red Cross. Tuesday September 19 10 am $ Free Hale Senior Activity Center Tips for Caregivers Caring for someone can be challenging and unfamiliar, yet rewarding. Learn about local resources, practicing self care, well-being and other recommendations to help guide you along the way. Tuesday October 17 10 am $ Free Hale Senior Activity Center Advances in Total Hip Replacement Join us as Dr. David Whiddon, Orthopedic surgeon discusses hip pain solutions including nonsurgical treatments and anterior hip replacements. Presented by BayCare Health. Tuesday November 7 10 am $ Free Hale Senior Activity Center Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings help foster self-empowerment, coping skills and socialization in a nonjudgmental and encouraging atmosphere. Includes physical, occupational and speech exercises. 2nd Tuesday of the month 1 - 2:30 pm $ Free Hale Senior Activity Center www.DunedinGov.com Pricing Key: $ Rec Card / $ No Card Act #: = Available for Online Registration 25 e d e , d ! ���������������������������������������������������������������� ������ �������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ �������������������������� ����������������������������������
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