Senior Connections Offers Free Diabetes Workshop

Senior Connections, a leading provider of home and community-based services for seniors is offering “Truth & Consequences of Living With Diabetes,” a new free health workshop for seniors who currently suffer from Type II Diabetes. 

 On Saturday, March 3, registered dietitians will lead a 2-hour class at the Mack Love Community Center. Participation is limited due to the interactive nature of the class. Registration is available online at www.seniorconnectionsatl.org or by reserving a seat via mail to: Diabetes Workshop, Senior Connections, 5238 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30341.   

 “The rising number of seniors living with diabetes is staggering,” Debra Furtado, CEO of Senior Connections stated. “Our vision at Senior Connections is a world where everyone ages with grace and dignity.  Learning to live well with a chronic disease such as diabetes is a major step toward achieving that vision.”

 Class members are encouraged to participate interactively in order to reach a better understanding of what diabetes is; how it affects the body and mind; what is myth and what is fact; and tools and exercises that can help a senior live independently and take care of their disease.

 Senior Connections offers a range of quality services provided by skilled professionals and community volunteers that allows seniors to remain in their own homes and maximize their independence. Starting as a small nonprofit agency in DeKalb County almost 40 years ago, the organization is now one of the largest home and community-based provider in the state and helps thousands of metro Atlanta and middle Georgia seniors annually.

 Seniors 50 and older can register for either the morning session (9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with a chance to network with other members after class) or the afternoon session (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.). There is no cost to register but space must be reserved with a credit card. A $50 fee will be charged if registrant doesn’t attend and fails to cancel at least 48 hours in advance. 

This article was contributed by Senior Connections.