Health & Wellness

St. Ann’s Health and Wellness Ministry fosters and promotes the health and well-being of the members of our faith community through education, counseling, advocacy and the integration of faith and health in all activities, and promotes the understanding of the relationship between the two.

Contact

Linda Walsh, RN

770-552-6400 x6019

Attention Caregivers, Professionals, and Individuals Living with Early-Stage Alzheimer’s and their Care Partners!  Join us for a day of education from leading experts and learn how to best support those navigating Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about:

  • Early Detection & Accurate Diagnosis
  • The Latest Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
  • Coping Strategies for Dementia’s Challenges
  • Understanding Early-Stage Alzheimer’s and Its Unique Concerns
  • Navigating Legal and Financial Matters


Registration is REQUIRED visit https://tinyurl.com/DUMCevent or call (800) 272-3900.


Join us for a First Aid, CPR, and AED Class on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9 AM – 1 PM in Room 302.


This class will equip you with essential skills to respond to medical and other emergencies in our community. Open to adults—perfect for St. Ann staff, hospitality ministers, ministry members, and anyone interested! (Please note: This is not a certification class.)


Space is limited! RSVP today at 770-552-6400 ext. 6019 or email LwalshRN@st-ann.org.

Support groups
These opportunities for parishioners and the wider community are offered regularly and include groups for bereavement, divorced/separated and prostate cancer support, loss of a baby and others.


Early Stage Dementia Support Group

The Alzheimer's Association is holding monthly meetings

on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 10am - 11:30 am

at Dunwoody United Methodist Church

for individuals diagnosed with early stage memory loss and their caregivers.


Connect with others who are on a similar journey through activities, discussion and profession resources. 

For more information, contact Kim Franklin at 800-272-3900.

Events around the community

Women's Lunch and Learn


The Wellstar Women's Service Line have opened up their monthly Lunch and Learn series to the general public. The meetings take place on the third Friday of each month from noon-1:00pm. 

 

Please see the proposed schedule of topics below. 


How to attend any of these events


Caregiver workshop and support group

Online via Zoom

the third Thursday of every month

from 10:00am - 11:00am

Join other caregivers for a virtual monthly workshop and support group on the third Thursday of each month from 10 am - 11 am. To register on Zoom go to www.seniorprovisions.com/events.



Events Provided by Senior Provisions and held at various locations. Our educational presentations and caregiver events provide an opportuntiy to learn more about senior living and care, but also to support you and your family. If you are looking for information on a specific topic, let us know, we will find an event near you. Register for an Event


Bingo: Join your fellow parishioners and nursing home residents to play at upcoming bingo events the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am.
Needed: Clean, gently-used Beanie Babies or similar, small stuffed animals for prizes at our monthly bingo games at East Cobb Nursing Home.
If you have any to donate, please contact Karen Boyle in the Pastoral Care office, 770-552-6400 x6034.

All are welcome to join in the fun!



The Way for Men

A Healing Retreat the

 Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Victim


Assistance Program will hold a retreat for adult male survivors of sexual abuse
on January 17 – 19, 2025. The
registration deadline is January 10, 2025.


Please contact Sue Stubbs at
404-920-7554 or sstubbs@archatl.com for
more information. 


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