Monthly nutrition information topics at each of our senior centers given by Licensed Registered dietician from Open Hand Atlanta

Bi-monthly health and wellness information topics presented by Licensed Registered Nurse

Call the center nearest you for more details

Alpharetta  770-751-9397

Roswell 770-640-1583

Sandy Springs 404-705-4904

International Essential Tremor Foundation support group meets quarterly (Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 pm) at the Roswell Senior Center, 1250 Warsaw Road, Roswell Georgia 30076. For further information on specific dates, contact: Lou Ann Kraus RN, BSN at 770-993-1906

What is essential tremor? Of 20-plus different kinds of tremor, essential tremor (ET) is the most common. Also known as familial tremor, benign essential tremor or hereditary tremor, ET is a neurological condition that is often confused with Parkinson’s disease and dystonia. Because of misguided beliefs and a lack of awareness, many people with this condition never seek medical care though most would benefit from treatment. 

Flu Immunizations

From the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness: The flu vaccine is given during the fall. Flu season usually begins in late winter or early spring. Remember that the virus in the vaccine is dead and the flu shot cannot give you the flu.  Even though early immunization is best, it is not too late to get the vaccine in December or even January. 

Please check back in late summer or early fall for a schedule of sessions that will be held our Senior Centers in Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs.

Beauty Becomes You

The Mission of Beauty Becomes You is to preserve the dignity and self respect of senior adults through the provision of personal services. Health care professionals provide hair cuts, manicures, pedicures, facials, and massages.
Each year the centers are visited by Beauty Becomes You volunteers, affording the seniors a day of pampering. Please call the center in your area for more information.

Vision screenings

Vision clinics are held at the Senior Centers in collaboration with Prevent Blindness Georgia. The clinics are a one stop shop. Your eyes are first dilated and then your vision is checked by an optometrist. Next is lens fitting and frame choice, all in a morning!

Other clinics:
•    Physical Therapy Lecture: Scheduled quarterly
•    Blood Pressure Screening: Scheduled monthly
•    Hearing Screenings: Scheduled annually
•    Foot Care: Scheduled quarterly

Please check back for future scheduled clinics or call the center in your area.

Alpharetta (770) 751-9397

Roswell (770) 640-1583

Sandy Springs (404) 705-4904

• Endurance activities - like walking, swimming, or riding a bike.  Each build "staying power" and improve the health of the heart and circulatory system
• Strengthening exercises which build muscle tissue and reduce age-related muscle loss
• Stretching exercises to keep the body limber and flexible
• Balance exercises to reduce the chances of a fall

Good health is essential for maintaining the best quality of life for older adults. It’s been repeatedly proven that healthy aging depends on exercise, good nutrition and a solid social network. That is why Senior Services North Fulton has focused attention on health and wellness programs under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

SSNF is committed to helping seniors establish, maintain and improve a healthy balance of mind, body and spirit resulting in independence and a sense of well being throughout a long life.

Our approach at SSNF is positive, active and geared toward ensuring a continual process of making healthy choices easy for seniors. Fun and enjoyable approaches through laughter yoga, tai chi, stretching and even impressing the grandkids (and great-grandkids!) with Nintendo Wii fitness moves keeps seniors not only healthy, but happier as well.

In addition, vision clinics, senior and caregiver support groups and other wellness-focused education opportunities at SSNF Neighborhood Senior Centers and outreach into the community are regularly scheduled to help seniors independently self-direct their own care needs and wellness levels.

SSNF’s senior program planning centers around the concepts of Successful Aging through the MacArthur Foundation Studies of Cognitive-Physical Connections. Contact the SSNF Health & Wellness office for more information.