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STRAIGHT TALK SENIOR LIVING SERIES

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2020 Free Senior Seminars
  • Straight Talk  "Heads-Up--oral and audio health and your prescriptions"
    Straight Talk  "Heads-Up--oral and audio health and your prescriptions"
    Thu, Oct 26
    West48 Conference Center
    Oct 26, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Conference Center, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
    Oct 26, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Conference Center, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
    The body parts we often take for granted, our, ears and teeth can reveal a lot about our overall health. That’s exactly why routine visits with the right providers are so essential. And what should you know about your prescriptions as you age?
  • Straight Talk about “The 4th Quarter….No Regrets”
    Straight Talk about “The 4th Quarter….No Regrets”
    Thu, Nov 16
    West48 Conference Center
    Nov 16, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Conference Center, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
    Nov 16, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Conference Center, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
    Living to be 80, 90 or even 100 and beyond is a new reality for which few have planned. Get answers to important questions concerning successful third and fourth age living and lifestyles. Find out what we should all know about living to be 100.
  • Straight Talk about Living with Alzheimers
    Straight Talk about Living with Alzheimers
    Tue, Dec 26
    West48 Conference Center
    Dec 26, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Conference Center, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
    Dec 26, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Conference Center, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
    The initial shock of a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other type of dementia may have been expected or it may have been a shock. Understanding how you and family members can work together to cope with this disease is key to living with Alzheimers/dementia.
  • Straight Talk about Estate Liquidation
    Straight Talk about Estate Liquidation
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, Sep 21
    West48 Conference Center
    Sep 21, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Conference Center, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
    Sep 21, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Conference Center, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
    Times have certainly changed when it comes to buying and selling used household items. With a marketplace flooded by new inexpensive furniture, stores full of trendy home décor, and second-hand housewares only a click away.
  • Straight Talk about Life is a Balancing Act
    Straight Talk about Life is a Balancing Act
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, Aug 17
    West48 Conference Center
    Aug 17, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Conference Center, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
    Aug 17, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Conference Center, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
    Have you ever felt dizzy, lightheaded, or as if the room were spinning? Maybe you tend to lose your balance when you stand up. These can be troublesome sensations and could indicate a balance problem.
  • Straight Talk about Driving After 80--Strategies for Staying Behind the Wheel
    Straight Talk about Driving After 80--Strategies for Staying Behind the Wheel
    RSVP Closed
    Thu, Jul 20
    West48 Conference Center ( NEW VENUE! )
    Jul 20, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Conference Center ( NEW VENUE! ), 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
    Jul 20, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    West48 Confer