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Computer Lab
Wednesdays
2:00-3:00 PM
Parma-Ridge
learn the basics

 

Events & Classes

 

Aged Eye

 

Aging Eyes

How they affect you.

Schedule 

 

 

Living Wills 

Thursday, August 26,   7:00 PM

Garfield Heights Branch

Representatives from the Cuyahoga County Recorder's office talk about resources available through the Recorder's Office including living wills, deeds, liens, and power of attorney documents and how they can be used without paying for an attorney.

 

Wednesday Knit/Crochet-Nights 

Wednesday, September 1,   6:30 PM

Maple Heights Branch

Do you knit or have  you always wanted to learn how to?  Bring a current project, or new knitters/crocheters bring worsted weight yarn and size US 7,8, 9 or 10 needles or size F, G, H or I crochet hook.

 

Fabulously Fit 

Wednesday, September 1,   at 7 PM

Gates Mills Branch

Want to stay in shape and increase your metabolism without worrying about aching bones and joints? Join us for an hour of low impact aerobics and chair exercises. Plus, learn how to make homemade weights using items from your kitchen.

 

Benefits Check-up 

Thursday, September 2,   11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Strongsville Branch

You may be missing out on federal, state, and Cuyahoga County assistance programs, and/or discount prescription drug programs for which you are eligible. Complete the short questionnaire developed by the National Council on the Aging, in partnership with Cuyahoga County, and discover what benefits you are eligible for and how to claim them.


 

Forever Young: A Bear Called Paddington 

Thursday, September 2,   3:00 PM

North Royalton Branch

Join the debut of the branch's newest senior book discussion group, Forever Young, as we take a look back at some children's classics with a new perspective.  This month, we invite you to meet A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond.

 

All branches are closed September 4-6 for the Labor Day Holiday Weekend.

 

 

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Caregiving

Gail Sheehy gives advice on putting together a professional team to help you with giving care to a loved one with a life-threatening illness in her book, Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence.  Listed below are local agencies that can help. 

 

Area Agencies on Aging

Western Reserve Area
Agency on Aging
 
Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina counties: 1-800-626-7277

Area Agency on Aging 10B Inc. 
Portage, Stark, Summit, Wayne

Area Agency on Aging 11 Inc.
Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull counties

 

Geriatric-Care Managers

Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Ohio 
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216-931-1333

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