Dementia Has Many Faces Focus on Seniors Dr. Kevin James Dementia changes spouses, parents, and siblings. As a caregiver, how does one cope? Dr. Kevin James (Geriatrics, Blount Memorial Hospital) will address these and other mental health issues. This program will be on April 25, 2018, at 11 a.m., in Blount County Public LIbrary’s Sharon […]
Falls Prevention
This informative Falls Prevention presentation is part of the Focus on Seniors series co-sponsored by the Blount County Office on Aging and the Blount County Public Library. Attend Falls Prevention on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Sharon Lawson Room. Presenters Beth La Fontaine, Community Health Coordinator for The University of […]
Medicare Review and Part D Drug Plans for 2018
Confused whether to select an Advantage plan or stay with original Medicare with a supplemental (Medi-gap) policy? Can’t decide which Part D plan is the best for you? Plan to attend Medicare: Review and Part D Drug Plans on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. in the Library’s Sharon Lawson Meeting Room. Jeremy Long, […]
Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Probate
Where estate planning is concerned, failure to plan is planning to fail. Yet it’s easy to procrastinate tackling what may seem like an overwhelming task. Ultimately, however, having a will can insure that your wishes will be carried out. For people who die intestate (without a will), the state steps in and makes the decisions […]
Zentangle Workshop
While Adult Coloring (for grown-ups) has quickly become a popular monthly event at the library, those who prefer pen and ink can find their niche as well. Plan to attend the Zentangle workshop, presented by Katie Kinney, Vice President of Fine Arts Blount, on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 7 p.m., in the Library’s Dorothy Herron […]
Respite Care and Relief for Caregivers
Respite Care and Relief for Caregivers is part of the Focus on Seniors series presented at the Blount County Public Library. Carolyn Neil, Asbury Place CEO, representing senior health care and residential facilities, will discuss some of the services that are available to provide a break for the family members or others who are providing […]
Medication Management
A local pharmacist, Nicole Rosenke, will share tips for how individuals or their caregivers can manage multiple medications so that they are taken at the appropriate times and days. Attend this Focus on Seniors program on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Sharon Lawson Room of the library. Photo © photography33 via […]
Coping with Dementia
If you are a caregiver or have a family member with dementia, plan to attend the Focus on Seniors informational program, “Dementia: Ways for Family & Caregivers to Cope”, on March 23, 2016 at 11 a.m., in the Sharon Lawson Room. Rebekah Wilson, MSW, Director of Education and Community Relations for Choices in Senior Care, […]
A Major Life Event Occurs: What Are the Financial Options?
A Major Life Event Occurs: What Are the Financial Options? This timely and informative program in the Focus on Seniors series will be presented on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Sharon Lawson Room of the library. Novella Jones, Senior Vice President of CBBC Bank, and Marietta Mason, CFP will discuss financial options (basic […]
Home Health Care and Hospice
When a loved one is ill, recuperating or declining, most families must make decisions. One of the most important decisions is whether it’s better to keep the loved one at home or in a care facility. What are the advantages and disadvantages or each option? Home Health Care and Hospice: Pros and Cons will be […]
