Mental Health in Older Age: The Importance of Purpose and Social Connections
Thursday, June 27
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Perry Park Senior Center
2308 Rockefeller Ln., Redondo Beach
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Join BCHD’s Director of Community Services, Emily Brosius LCSW, for Mental Health in Older Age: The Importance of Purpose and Social Connections. This interactive workshop highlights mental health in older age. We will focus on how purpose and social connection can promote happiness and protect against depression and cognitive decline. There will be opportunities to practice helpful strategies and set goals for the future together. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dementia Caregiver Support Groups
Caring for a loved one with a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming and stressful. Our support groups offer a safe space to address the challenges that come with caring for someone, find support amongst peers who share similar experiences and openly express your feelings around being a caregiver.
MANHATTAN BEACH - please join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Facilitated by Beach Cities Health District's Care Manager, Charlotte Barnett, MSW. In partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Manhattan Beach Older Adults Program.
REDONDO BEACH - Beginning August 2024, please join us on the third Monday of the month at 2 p.m. in the cafe at 514 N. Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, 90277. Facilitated by Beach Cities Health District’s Care Managers Joy Schmidt, LCSW and Rudy Diaz, ASW. In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association.
Registration is not required. Questions? Call Beach Cities Health District at 310-374-3426, Option 1.
Free Exercise Classes for Seniors
Click schedule below to view flyer.
Social Hour with Beach Cities Health District Care Manager, Charlotte Barnett
If you have a question regarding community resources, want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District or share and learn ways to keep busy, please join us! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays (Virtual)
10 – 11 a.m.
Zoom link: https://bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014
2nd Mondays (In person)
2 – 3 p.m.
Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center, Sunset Room
1601 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Center for Health & Fitness Classes
The Center for Health & Fitness (CHF) at BCHD has programs designed just for the needs of older adults, including senior fitness, senior yoga and Pilates, and SliverSneakers and Silver & Fit memberships. The Center has trained medical exercise specialists to assist those with particular needs.
