Pancreatic cancer fundraiser run
The Chattanooga affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network announces PurpleSride Chattanooga 2012 will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, at the First Tennessee Pavilion. This 5K timed run and 1-mile fun walk is to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer. Enjoy live music and kids activities. Register online at www.purple stride.org/chattanooga. For more information, call Edith Snider at 240-5282.
Caregivers meeting
The Caregivers Group of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will meet at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Bracewell Room of the church at 848 Ashland Terrace. The guest speaker is Carol Burhenn, R.N., parish nurse from Trinity Lutheran Church. Her topic is “Caring for Yourself When You’re the Caregiver.” All are welcome. For more information, please call 877-2428.
Memory screening
• Senior Helpers (in-home senior care) and Wellington Place of Hixson will provide free, confidential memory screenings in conjunction with National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Held 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Wellington Place of Hixson, 4515 Hixson Pike, Hixson. For information, call 423-710-1500.
• Memory screening at Erlanger North (Morrison Springs Road), 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday (Oct. 6). Jennifer Hindmon, R.N., of Erlanger North Senior’s Unit, will administer the Mini Mental Status Exam to determine problems that need to be discussed with your physician. Appointments are limited; registration is required by calling 778-5465.
Diabetes
• Diabetes Education Class, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, at Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center. This class will explore ways to manage diabetes. Call 778-9400 for information on physician referral and insurance reimbursement.