Lower risk of Breast Cancer

Women who exercise at least two and half hours a week have a lower risk of breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.  Cottage Health is teaming up with Jenny Schatzle for the Step Up to Prevent Breast Cancer event.  Free one-hour fitness classes will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Jenny Schatzle Program.  Classes will be offered at noon and 1:30 p.m. 


Reserve your space today at cottagehealth.org/stepup.


Click here for flyer.  

 

 

Posted on behalf of Monica Ray, Associate, Population Health

Cottage Health

 

 

 

 

 

2018 Senior Expo

The 30th Annual Senior Expo of Santa Barbara will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 9AM to 12PM at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.

• 110+ Businesses Serving Seniors & Caregivers onsite
• Free Flu Shots for Seniors 55+
• Health Screenings & Healthy Living Information
• Showcase of Volunteer Opportunities & Activities
• Onsite Voter Registration & Free Photo ID Cards
• Chair Yoga & Cardio Workshops

Click here for the flyers in English and Spanish.

Caregiver Training

FEMA is offering a free training on Natural Disaster Awareness for Caregivers. It will be held on September 13, 2018 at the Santa Barbara City Fire Department on 121 W. Carrillo, Santa Barbara, CA. There will be two offerings: 8:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm to 5:00pm. 

To register (required) email name and session choice to: ymcglinchey@santabarbaraca.us 

Free screening of End Game

Hospice of Santa Barbara endeavors to open up and whenever possible, normalize conversations about end-of-life by providing presentations and videos that deal very specifically with the subject.

 

End Game (Documentary, 2018) Directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, “End Game” tells the story of terminally ill patients and the inspiring medical professionals and caregivers who help them come to terms with life and death.

 

Sunday, August 26, 2018

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

The Alcazar Theatre

 

Click here for more details.

 

Attendance is free however, registration is required. To sign up please visit www.compassionatecareofcarpinteria.org

 

Posted on behalf of Jeanne M. West, MHA

Community Engagement Manager

 

Caring Together Symposium

This symposium (Sept. 8 in Santa Maria) will focus on family caregiving. Read on for a flyer and press release!

Research Breakthroughs

The Alzheimer's Association California Central Coast Chapter’s Research Breakthroughs newsletter is designed to summarize the most current research advances available in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

 

We created this Research Breakthroughs newsletter biannually, and invite you to share this information with your clients, friends, families, colleagues, and networks. In this edition, you can find highlights of the most exciting, cutting-edge research from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2018 (AAIC®), the world’s largest gathering of Alzheimer’s and dementia researchers dedicated to advancing dementia science.

 

For more information about the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2018 (AAIC®), and how to become involved in AAIC^® 2019 in Los Angeles, CA, visit: http://alz.org/aaic/

 

Click here for the Research Breakthroughs newsletter.

 
Posted on behalf of Donna Beal, Vice President of Program Services
Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

 
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Friendship Center news

The August 2018 Friendship Center newsletter is out and ready to read.