1070 Cranston St. 780-6000 cranstonseniorcenter.com Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adaptive Telephone Equipment Loan (ATEL) presentation Thursday, April 18 at 10 a.m. At this demonstration, attendees will learn the benefits of specialized
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Adaptive Telephone Equipment Loan (ATEL) presentation
Thursday, April 18 at 10 a.m.At this demonstration, attendees will learn the benefits of specialized telephone equipment and how it works. This equipment is on loan to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, have a speech impairment or any disease that hinders them from using a standard telephone.
Easter Celebration & Luncheon
Bring a friend and celebrate with the senior services family. Enjoy a ham dinner prepared by the center’s chefs and music from Hagop. For reservations, call 780-6134.
Dizziness & Vertigo
Do you sometimes feel lightheaded, dizzy, groggy or unsteady walking? You are not alone. Dizziness is the top complaint to primary care doctors by patients over 55. This presentation will focus on the types of dizziness, its causes and treatments, and how physical therapy may help.
Movie Time
Wednesday, April 24 at 1 p.m.“Must Love Dogs,” starring Diane Lane, John Cusack and Christopher Plummer
A 40-something, divorced preschool teacher turns to the personal ads for a change of pace with hilarious results. Come sit, relax and enjoy.
From the desk of RSVP’s Green Seniors
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children turns unwanted greeting cards into new cards. Recycled cards are sold to support the ranch’s mission to transform the lives of abused and at-risk children, young adults and families. Feel free to drop off any of your unwanted cards to the RSVP Office during this month of April. RSVP Green Seniors will make sure recycled cards get to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.
Making Cranston Dementia Friendly: Understanding the Dementia Journey
Wednesday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m.This two-part series begins Wednesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. with “The Basics: Age-Related Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias.” Dr. Lori Daiello of the Alzheimer’s Disease & Memory Disorders Center at Rhode Island Hospital will speak, while a woman wrestling with Alzheimer’s will discuss her personal journey. The series continues Wednesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. with “A Caregiver’s Journey: The Emotional & Physical Impact of Caregiving” and “Taking Care of You: Preventing Caregiver Burnout.” Presenters will include caregivers from the community and Annie Murphy of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Rhode Island chapter.
Register for one or both programs by calling 780-6000 Respite care will be available at no cost. Sign up when registering.
Support for the series is provided through a grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation.
Our programs assist, inform, entertain and enrich the lives of individuals 55 years and older. To learn more about our services and programs and the latest activities and upcoming programs follow us on Twitter (@cranstonsenior) and Facebook (@CranstonSeniorEnrichmentCenter).
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