Co-sponsored by the St. Louis Park Senior Program, Hopkins Activity Center and NORC, both lectures are FREE and will be held at Knollwood Place Apartments, 3630 Phillips Parkway in St. Louis Park.

The Joys of Better Hearing and Listening
Terry S. Griffing, MS, FAAA, Avada Audiology & Hearing Care
2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2006

One in three people older than 60 and half of those older than 85 have hearing loss. Terry Griffing will explain 10 warning signs of hearing problems, how aging and reduced hearing affects lives of seniors and what action steps you can take to get help. Learn about new advances in hearing aids. 

The Aging Eye: Strategies to Remain Independent
Kate Grathwol, PhD, Vision Loss Resources
2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Dr. Grathwol will discuss the most common eye diseases older adults deal with, such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. She will touch on what research is being done and what services and resources exist in the community to help older adults with vision loss remain independent.

For more information, call 612-518-6640.

Free respite care at AlterCare

Interested in attending one of the lectures, but have no one to care for your loved one? Bring them to AlterCare Adult Day Program at 3620 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park. Reservations must be made two working days before the lecture.

For more information or to make a reservation, call (952) 922-1147.