The Coles County Council on Aging in partnership with Senior Education Ministries will host a Dine With A Doc Program, Friday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at your LifeSpan Center.
Dine with a Doc is a free educational program that welcomes seniors to listen to a doctor present an educational topic and then have a question-and-answer period following the discussion.
According to dinewithadoc.com, the program was designed to allow seniors to get out of their homes, fellowship with their peers, extend their financial resources, promote enhanced living, and educate them (from a preventative standpoint) with the goal of improving their quality of life and providing them with the resources and information to make an informed choice about their healthcare.
Each month a doctor graciously donates their time in an effort to listen, hear, and answer your medical questions while sharing a meal with you. Various community businesses also participate by donating door prizes or provide a complimentary lunch for you to enjoy, so they can learn about ways they may help you as well.
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This month, Cindy Foster, RD, CDE will speak and answer your questions. Currently, Foster is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1984 and her Master of Science Degree in 1987. She has been a Certified Diabetes Educator since 1999. Cindy has been employed at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center for 30 years.
Cindy will be on hand to focus on the topic of Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, which is a chronic condition which can damage many organs of the body if not controlled.
Approximately 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes. At least 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes. Pre-diabetes raises a person's risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Come learn more about Diabetes, how it’s diagnosed, signs and symptoms to look for, treatment options and more.
People with diabetes can live a healthier life by:
- learning more about diabetes
- getting more physical exercise
- eating healthier
The next Dine With A Doc will take place Friday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at your LifeSpan Center. Reservations are required and can be made by your LifeSpan Center at 217-639-5150. Guests who need transportation may call Dial-A-Ride at 217-639-5196.
The LifeSpan Center is located at 11021 E. County Road 800N, Charleston. The telephone number is 217-639-5150. Come join us each weekday at noon for “Lunch at LifeSpan.”
Peace Meals, sponsored by Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, are served Monday through Friday at a suggested donation of $3.50. To register, reserve a lunch or learn more, call 217-345-1800.