(From Blanchard Valley Health System)

Birchaven Village, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), will be hosting “Talk About It Tuesdays: An Educational Series for Active Seniors” throughout the fall.

This series features speakers on a variety of topics related to senior health.

All sessions will occur from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Heights at Birchaven, located at 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay.

The upcoming schedule for Talk About It Tuesdays is as follows:

September 19 – “Step Into Strength in September.” Participants will learn to strengthen and motivate their bodies and minds with Jim Steffen of Jim’s Gym in Findlay. They will also limber up with chair exercises with Luk Boggs, activity coordinator at Birchaven Village.

September 26 – “Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls.” Shannon Long, COTA/L, Healthpro-Heritage and Birchaven Rehabilitation, will present on this important topic.

October 3 – “Eating Well and Staying Healthy.” This session will include a cooking demonstration by Tim Cooper, executive chef at Birchaven Village, and a presentation on healthy eating habits with Sophia Smith, RDN, LD, wellness dietitian at BVHS.

October 10 – “Medicare 101.” Essential Medicare basics and deadlines with Susan Sanders, community liaison, Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP).

Seating is limited. To register, call 419.424.3000.