Health
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
The UpBEAT(Be Educated and Active Together) Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually or in-person on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults of all activity... Read More
Caregiver Support Group
Athens Community Center 701 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesAlzheimer's Association support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: Develop a support system Exchange Practical information on challenges and possible solutions Talk through issues and ways of coping Share feelings, needs and concerns Learn about community resources Last Tuesday of Every Month... Read More
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
NAMI Athens Speaker Series: The Importance of Mental Health Care
Athens County Public Library 30 Home St., Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Jordan Pepper, director of the Athens chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), as she shares NAMI's mission and speaks on the importance of mental health care in a rural setting. Jordan will also speak about her own personal experiences (highlighted in a recent article by Propublica).
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
The UpBEAT (Be Educated and Active Together) Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually or in-person on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults of all... Read More
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
The UpBEAT (Be Educated and Active Together) Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually or in-person on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults of all... Read More
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Foods That Promote Optimal Brain Health
Join us as Barbara Nakanishi, RDN, LD, CDCES reviews foods that promote optimal brain health from the MIND DIET (2015) and The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution (2021). The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution by Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, both MDs, offers a 5-pronged approach to improving cognitive health, and overall health. The nutrition prong encourages eating nine foods... Read More
Family Support Group
Appalachian Behavioral Health Care 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, OH, United StatesIn-Person Support group for family members and loved ones of those experiencing mental health conditions.