Digest

Health and support

By Times Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007

Alzheimer's Family Organization: The following programs are offered through the Alzheimer's Family Organization to residents of Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Sumter and Lake counties:

- Alzheimer's Caregiver Day - Information and Training, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Highland Terrace, 700 Medical Court E, Inverness. The cost is $10 for AFO members and $15 for nonmembers. Registration is required; seating is limited. Free respite care is available with advance arrangements. (727) 848-8888 or toll-free 1-888-496-8004.

- Caregiver support groups - 2 p.m. Tuesday, Brookridge Clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., west of Brooksville. 1 p.m. Mondays, Spring Hill Enrichment Center (behind Oak Hill Hospital), 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Maria Curley, (727) 856-2196.

"The Art of Healthy Aging" lecture series: Atria Senior Living Group will host a series of lectures as part of Healthy Aging Month. The lectures will be presented by Stanley M. Giannet. Light refreshments will be served. Free.

- "Reflections of Healthy Aging," 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Atria Windsor Woods, 13707 Dallas Drive, Hudson. RSVP by Monday to (727) 869-3533.

Spring Hill

Compassionate Friends of Brooksville/Spring Hill: 7 p.m. today, Spring Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd. (behind Oak Hill Hospital). Open to bereaved parents, siblings and other family members who have experienced the death of a child at any age. Lorraine, 684-1308, or Marie, 683-8038.

"Diabetes from Head to Toe" series to discuss Diabetes and Digestion: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Hernando Endoscopy and Surgery Center's conference center, Hernando Medical Park, 12208 Cortez Blvd. The free seminar will be presented by Dr. Gary McCarragher. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited and reservations are required. 596-4999.

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