East Bay Senior Independent, October 2017
Every month, the Center for Elders’ Independence publishes the East Bay Senior Independent in English, Spanish and Chinese.
The “Independent” is a single sheet event calendar and tip sheet. Please share it with your neighbors and post it on bulletin boards in your community.
On the front, you’ll find a calendar of free and low-cost events from Richmond to San Leandro. On the back, you’ll find tips for “getting the most from your medications.”
Highlights from the October Calendar:
Harvest Festival
Berkeley, October 14th
Seed swap and seed giveaways. Live music. Free entry. Wheelchair accessible. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Tai Chi
Richmond, every Thursday
Tai Chi is free at the Richmond senior center.
Día de Los Muertos
Oakland, October 29
Music and food in Fruitvale
Fall Prevention Workshops
Many classes offered in Oakland, San Leandro, and Hayward.
Get stronger and improve your balance.
Check here for schedules.
Get the Most From Your Medications
October’s East Bay Senior Independent shares 5 tips to get the most from your medications.
Tip #3 — Use a daily pill organizer to give you one easy place for all your pills.
In the East Bay, inexpensive pill organizers are sold at:
- 99 Cents Only Stores
- Dollar Tree Stores
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