Fulton County Continues Celebration of Older Americans Month with Health and Safety Days

Events to focus on injury prevention, safety, fitness and wellness

Fulton County Senior Multipurpose Facilities will continue a month-long observance of Older Americans month with Health and Safety Days.  The focus on injury prevention is a part of the 2014 theme of Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow to encourage older adults to protect themselves and remain active and independent for as long as possible.

Unintentional injuries to older citizens lead to at least 6 million medically treated injuries and more than 30,000 deaths every year. With an emphasis on safety during Older Americans Month, older adults are encouraged to learn about the variety of ways they can avoid the leading causes of injury, like falls.

While Fulton County provides services, support, and resources to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to provide specialized information and services around the important topic of injury prevention. This information will help older adults take control of their safety and live longer, healthier lives.

Events that focus on health and safety will also provide information on wellness, fitness and strategies for older adults to maintain their health to ensure their continued independence.

Events scheduled at Senior Multipurpose facilities include the following:

HJC Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility
Health and Fitness Day (Exercise and Free Health Screenings)
Tuesday, May 6, 2014:           10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2885 Church Street
East Point, GA  30344
404-762-4821

HJC Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility
Safety Expo – (Fire, Police, Law Enforcement, EMS Demonstrations and Information)
Monday, May 12, 2014;          10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
2885 Church Street
East Point, GA  30344
404-762-4821

Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility
Women’s Health Walk/National Health Week (1-mile walk followed by a healthy breakfast)
Friday, May 16, 2014:             10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
677 Fairburn Road NW
Atlanta, GA 303331
404-613-8580

Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Complex
Fire Prevention/Self Defense Workshop (Fire Prevention and Personal Safety)
Monday, May 19, 2014:          11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
6500 Vernon Woods Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
404-613-4900

Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility
Health and Safety Day (Injury Prevention, Managing Medications and Identify Protection)
Friday, May 30, 2014:             12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
515 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30312
404-523-3353

Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility
Line Dance Jamboree (Senior Line Dancers highlight their skills)
Saturday, May 31, 2014:        11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
677 Fairburn Road NW
Atlanta, GA 303331
404-613-8580

For more information about Older Americans Month programs and activities, call the STARline at 404-613-6000.

Citizens in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability,  including communications in an alternative format, should contact the Department of Housing and Human Services at 404-613-7944. To obtain Georgia Relay Access, citizens should dial 711.