Upcoming Events for Seniors in the Lowcountry

Doctor measuring blood pressure of a senior male patient

The Lowcountry Senior Center’s mission is to empower older adults ages 50+ “for personal independence, healthy aging, social connection, and life-long learning in the Lowcountry.” If you are a senior or caregiver in the Charleston area, the center is a great resource for healthy living and aging. They offer classes, workshops, informational sessions and a chance to socialize and connect with others.

A couple of upcoming events for seniors include the Healthy Aging Fair on Wed October 21 from 9 am-1 pm hosted by the Lowcountry Senior Center and Roper St. Francis Advantage. This event is free and open to the public and offers free health screenings, including blood pressure, glucose, balance assessments, memory testing, and weight screenings as well as a flu shot. A six-week Living Well workshop beginning on Thursday, October29^th addresses the specific needs of those living with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma, depression, pain, heart, breathing or back problems.

If you are a family caregiver, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop will help guide you through the challenges of being a caregiver. You will learn about resources available to family caregivers and meet other individuals going through the same experiences as you.

To keep up-to-date with the Lowcountry Senior Center’s events, sign up for their newsletter or visit their website at http://www.lowcountryseniorcenter.org.