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Bereavement Weekly Support Group
Every
Tuesday from 4:30 – 5:30 pm
(February
3, 10, 17 and 24)
This support group is for individuals
who are confronted with long-term grief and helps them through
the stages of coping with loss. The Bereavement Support Group will be held at the Center
for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street, Lakewood. Pre-registration
is not required. Please call Kathleen Holahan at 732-730-9112
for information. Free.
Caregivers Weekly Support Group
Every
Tuesday from 12:30 – 2:30 pm
(February
3, 10, 17 and 24)
Every Wednesday
from 11:45 – 1:45 pm
(February
4, 11, 18 and 25)
This support group meeting is
for individuals who are feeling isolated, alone and overwhelmed
as they care for an elderly loved one or friend. Sponsored by Kimball Medical Center and Ocean
County Office of Senior Services, this group is facilitated by
a licensed clinical social worker who offers support and education
for caregivers to enhance their coping skills and maintain balance
in their lives. The Caregivers Support Group will be held
at the Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street,
Lakewood. Pre-registration is not required. Please
call Kathleen Holahan at (732) 730-9112 for information. Free.
Glucose Screening
Thursday, February
5 from 9:15 – 10:15 am
Are you at risk for
diabetes? According to the American Diabetes Association, more
than 20 million people in this country have diabetes, and 41
million have pre-diabetes – a condition where blood
glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be
diagnosed as diabetes. Left unchecked, these conditions can lead
to long-term organ damage, especially to the heart and circulatory
system. Kimball Medical Center is offering a glucose screening
at the Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street,
Lakewood. Pre-registration is requested by calling the Saint Barnabas
Health Care Link at 1-888-724-7123. Free.
Diabetes Support Group
Thursday, February
19 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Love your heart! Learn how you can prevent cardiovascular
complications at this month’s meeting. The Diabetes
support group is for individuals with diabetes and their families. A
Registered Nurse and a Registered Dietitian-Certified Diabetes
Educator provide diabetes management strategies through diet, exercise,
reducing complications, new treatments and the latest research
information. The Diabetes Support Group will be held at the Center
for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street, Lakewood. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Saint Barnabas Health Care LINK at 1-888-724-7123. Free.
Arthritis Support Group
Thursday,
February 26 from 11 am – 12 pm
Be My Valentine! Learn all about cardiac health and nutrition. A
Registered Nurse will be available for discussion and to answer
questions. The Arthritis Support Group will be held at the
Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street, Lakewood. Pre-registration
is required by calling the Saint Barnabas Health Care LINK at 1-888-724-7123. Free.
Date: January 22, 2009
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@sbhcs.com
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