Lakewood Heights Neighborhood Association

Neighborhood Outreach - Older Adults

Oct 20, 2004

In our last newsletter we distributed a survey prepared by Dr. Jim Hughes, gerontologist and minister with older adults at Skillman Church of Christ. The survey sought to begin to determine the needs of our senior residents and their caregivers.
The response was great and the results are in. Thanks to all who replied!
The issues most important to those who sent their surveys to Dr. Hughes are:
v Prescription Drugs
v Transportation
v Wellness and Physical Fitness
v Volunteer Opportunities
v Computer Skills
v What are resources near Lakewood?
In quick response, Dr. Hughes & the Skillman Church of Christ have organized a terrific wellness seminar that I hope you all will attend. The seminar is FREE, so sign up and bring a friend!

Seminar Specifics:
When: Thursday, November 11, 2004
Where: Skillman Church of Christ, Family Life Center Gym
3120 Skillman Street, Dallas, Texas
Sign up & Information: Call (214) 823-2179

8:30 a.m. Registration Space is limited!
9:00 a.m. Welcome?—Laura Carr and Dr. Jim Hughes
9:10 a.m. Prescription Drugs ?— Ron Austin (Social Worker, Baylor Geriatric Center at Hillside)
9:30 a.m. Transportation ?— Betsy Cox (Director of Volunteers for Visiting Nurses Association)
9:50 a.m. Break
10:05 a.m. Having a Wellness Mentality: Exercise?—Dr. Jill Studley (Baylor Geriatric Center at Hillside)
10:25 a.m. Volunteer Opportunities ?—
Dr. Linus Wright (The Senior Source)
10:45 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. Computer Classes at Skillman ?—
Mitzi Werther (Richland College) and
PenDell Pittman (Skillman)
11:20 a.m. Senior Adult Resources in the Area ?—
Carolyn Toliver (Dallas Area Agency on Aging)
11:40 a.m. Vickery Towers Retirement Community ?— Renita Hunter
11:50 a.m. Wrap Up?—Laura Carr and Dr. Jim Hughes
12:00 Noon Lunch--Provided by Chef Todd Winter & Vickery Towers
1:00-3:00 Health Screenings
3:00 p.m. Open House at Vickery Towers

Also at the seminar, several representatives from Senior adult service agencies and companies will be on hand with brochures and helpful information about local services and resources. Come with your questions!