All Cobb residents age 55+ are invited to participate in activities at various senior centers throughout Cobb. The following is a list of activities scheduled at the East Cobb Senior Center located at 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. Call the East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 for reservations and/or more details.
How to Take the Stress Out of Downsizing (#2052)
Friday, February 2 • 10-11:30am
Free; Registration required
How to change your living arrangements without being physically or emotionally stressed, get past being overwhelmed about the monumental decisions that have to be made. Presented by Nicki Rachlin with Caring Transitions.
Don’t Lose Your House to Medicaid (#2053)
Tuesday, February 13 • 11am-1pm
Free; Registration required
When a loved one requires skilled nursing level of care, many families face the difficult question of how to pay for the care. The cost of skilled nursing care in Georgia can be as much as $10,000 per month. Nursing Home Medicaid offers assistance with nursing home bills for those individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements. Please join Nelson Elder Care Law to learn how you can protect your house, along with additional strategies to protect your other assets. Complimentary lunch sponsored by Benton House at Woodstock.
Dine-a-Round (#2055)
Wednesday, February 7 • 11am-1pm
Cappozi’s New York Pizza
2960 Shallowford Road, Marietta 30066
Separate checks for lunch; Registration required. Everyone meets at the restaurant.
Keep Your Heart Healthy (#2054)
Tuesday, February 20 • 10-11:30am
Free; Registration required
Heart disease and strokes are the leading causes of death. You can lower your risk by making some changes to your lifestyle including doing some things that are easy, simple, and even enjoyable. Come to this seminar to learn more about your heart. Presented by Bridgett Skelton, RN, BSN, RNC-OB with Brookdale.
AARP Smart Driver (#1999)
Thursday, February 22 • 9am-4pm
$15 AARP members/$20 Non-members (cash or check only)
The course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Learn age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to compensate. Check with your insurance agent about a possible discount. Bring a lunch.
This article originally appeared in the February issue of the EAST COBBER magazine, on page 55.
