Free Health Screenings, Food And More For DeKalb County Seniors

DECATUR, GA — All DeKalb County seniors are invited to attend “New Year, New You: Your Keys to Aging Well” on Friday Dec. 13. The free event will be held at the Lou Walker Senior Center, located at 2538 Panola Road in Stonecrest. There will be free health screenings, presentations, breakfast and more, according to a news release.

Hosted by Praise 102.5’s Darlene McCoy, attendees will hear from health experts and local government professionals. Topics to be discussed will include elder care, senior driving, sexual and mental health, flu and seasonal wellness, physical fitness, property taxes, and estate planning.

The event also will feature free health screenings and flu vaccinations, breakfast, lunch, musical entertainment, giveaways, and a wealth of information that will assist in the holistic enrichment of DeKalb’s seniors.

This is being sponsored by DeKalb County Super District 7 Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, in partnership with the DeKalb County Board of Health and the Lou Walker Senior Center.

“DeKalb County is fortunate to have an active and diverse senior population,” said Commissioner Cochran-Johnson in the news release. “Our senior centers work tirelessly year-round to provide services and programming that will enhance their quality of life, which is why I am happy to join their efforts by sponsoring this year’s New Year, New You event.”

District Health Director Elizabeth Ford said that The DeKalb County Board of Health was pleased to partner on this event.

“Learning insightful health information and turning it into action is key to helping our seniors live longer, healthier lives,” she said.

Speakers will include Ford, DeKalb County Police Det. Connie Curtis and Lt. Gregory Vanderpool; DeKalb County Probate Judge Bedelia Hargrove; DeKalb Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson; Dr. Nicole Betschman, of Trinity Washington University; Carla Fields, of Carla Fields Fitness Inc.; and Dr. Belkis Pimentel, of Kaiser Permanente Medical Group.

Space is limited, so registration is required. Sign-up sheets are available at the Lou Walker Senior Center, South DeKalb Neighborhood Center, and Lithonia Neighborhood Center. Online registration is also available through Eventbrite.