Content Finder: Health and Wellness

 Due to budget cuts, nutritional supplement are no longer available effective July 1, 2011.

Senior Exercise Class 

Press Release April 14, 2009

Chatham Senior Centers Offering Physical Therapy & Fall Prevention Services

The Council on Aging supports the annual flu shot public health initiative. Flu shots clinics are offered at each senior center in the Fall. In 2011, the Chatham County Public Health Department will be providing the clinics. Watch for public announcements and additional information on our website.

Flu Shot Clinics

September 13 at Eastern Chatham Senior Center from 10 am-12 pm

September 14 at Western Chatham Senior Center from 10 am-12 pm

The Chatham County Senior Games will be held April 18 through April 25 this year.

Registration is open to all adults 55 years of age or better. All registration forms are due by Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

Competing events include golf, bowling, tennis, bocce, horseshoes, swimming, track & field, softball and football throw, basketball shooting, visual, literary, performing arts and heritage arts.

The Chatham County Senior Games are held annually. Registration is open to all adults 55 years of age or better. Competing events include golf, bowling, tennis, bocce, horseshoes, swimming, track & field, softball, football, basketball shooting, visual, literary, performing arts and heritage arts.

Event sites are throughout Chatham County. For more details about the 2012 Chatham County Senior Games please click here.

Swimmers at the 2008 Senior Games

Group Noontime Exercise

Many common and chronic diseases can be effectively managed through appropriate treatment plans. The Council on Aging provides disease management education, as well as support programs, for high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease.

Both senior centers offer opportunities for learning the latest information on disease management through monthly presentations and support groups.