Unless otherwise specified, all programs offered at Aloha To Aging, Inc. located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA, 30068.

Education

Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., six-week series begins February 1st (Light lunch provided.) An educational program designed to help family caregivers (no professional caregivers, please). This program will help you take care of yourself while caring for an older relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. Program series located at Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062. Must pre-register. Call to reserve your space 678-439-1177.

Hospice 101: Tuesday, February 1st, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. What is hospice? When is hospice used? Why use hospice? Can someone “go off of hospice”? What are the differences in the many hospice providers? Answers to these questions and more will be discussed in this introduction to hospice. Sponsored by Altus Hospice. RSVP 678-439-1177.

Brain Masters: Tuesday, February 8th, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Feed Your Mind! BrainMasters is a research-based brain fitness program designed to build cognitive effectiveness in the areas of memory, attention, problem-solving, processing speed and executive function. This program is a challenging, interactive and fun set of activities conducted in an enjoyable social setting, created and conducted by industry experts. RSVP 678-439-1177.

Support Groups

Family Caregiver & Alzheimer’s Support Groups — Open to individuals who are assisting an aging loved one both inside and outside of the home.

Alzheimer’s/Caregiver Support Group Meeting.1st Monday of each month, 10:30 a.m. Free respite care is provided for your loved one while we meet, but must call in advance. Aloha To Aging, Inc. located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA, 30068. For more information call 678-439-1177.

Family Caregiver Support Group.1st Thursday of the month, 6:00 p.m. Provided by Aloha To Senior Solutions. Meeting held at Caravita Home Care, 1095 Canton Rd, Roswell, GA 30075. Light dinner also provided. Call 678-439-1177 to RSVP.

Caregiver Support Group for Manor Care.2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. Families Manor Care Rehab, 4360 Johnson Ferry Place, Marietta, GA 30068

Spousal Support Group.2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m. For those caring for 45-71 yr-olds with Dementia. Court at Vinings, 4375 Beach Haven Trail, Smyrna, GA 30080

Care N Share Support Group.2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. Savannah Court Assisted Living, 886 Johnson Ferry Rd. Marietta, GA 30068. Respite Care provided. RSVP 770-977-4420.

Family Caregiver Support Group.2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:00 p.m. Freedom Point Assisted Living, 75 Magnolia Street, Roswell, GA 30075.

“Aging Services” resident program.Feb. 5th, March 5th, 2:00 p.m. Manor Care Rehab, 4360 Johnson Ferry Place, Marietta, GA 30068.

Grief Support Group. If you are dealing with the grief of losing an aging loved one, join us on the First Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m. (Feb. 7th, Mar. 7th, Apr. 4th) Program provided by Aloha To Aging, Inc. and sponsored by Crossroads Hospice. Aloha To Aging, Inc. located in the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA, 30068. For more information call 678-439-1177.

Aloha Day Club. Senior adult respite care. Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Our dedicated staff of professionals & volunteers provide a stimulating, social and therapeutic program for seniors 55+. Aloha To Aging, Inc., located at the Mt. Bethel Community Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30068. Starting soon — Thursdays at Catholic Church of St. Ann to service Roswell area…please call for more details.

Volunteer Opportunities

Catch the Aloha Spirit by joining us once a month from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Honor our Aloha Day Club Seniors by sharing your time and talent as we enjoy delicious food and fun-filled conversation, activities and exercise. Call Aloha To Aging, Inc. for details 678-439-1177.

Tax-Deductible Donations

As always, tax deductible donations are accepted, please make checks out to Aloha To Aging, Inc., 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30068.