Author, AARP Course, Alzheimer’s Support Offered

SOUTHBURY — Frances Chamberlain, co-author of her fourth publication, Healing Fibromyalgia, will speak on Wednesday, July 23, at 1 pm, at the Federation, Jewish Communities of Western Connecticut at 444 Main St. North. This free program is open to the public and is sponsored by Brownstein Jewish Family Service.

Ms Chamberlain is also managing editor of The Heritage Villager in Southbury. She is now working on her fifth book about sleep problems in women at midlife. She will discuss some of the common holistic treatments for this syndrome, such as yoga, proper nutrition, tai chi, chiropractic, good sleep habits, exercise, and the importance of emotional support.

The talk will be of special interest to people who have fibromyalgia, but also to anyone who experiences the ill effects of stress, chronic fatigue, or pain.

Chamberlain has been a frequent contributor to The New York Times, has written for numerous magazines, and as a health writer has published many physicians’ columns, health advice articles, and feature stories for health organizations and hospitals.

She is also an adjunct professor at Southern Connecticut State University, where she teaches English composition.

Due to limited seating, reservations are necessary.

AARP Course

The AARP Driver Safety Course is being offered by Brownstein Jewish Family Service on two Mondays, August 11 and 18, from 9 am until 1 pm at the Jewish Federation. In Connecticut, individuals over 60 who complete the course qualify for an insurance discount of at least five percent. Many insurance companies give larger discounts, so participants should check with their agent.

There are no physical, written, or on-the-road driving tests and no reports to government agencies, health insurers, or physicians. Participants are encouraged to register early, as class size is limited. The fee for the course is $10 and checks should be made out to AARP.

Alzheimer’s Support

An open and on-going support group for friends and family of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is being offered by Brownstein Jewish Family Service and the Lutheran Home of Southbury. The next meeting takes place on Thursday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the library at the Federation, 444 Main Street North.

For more information and to register for any of these events, call Debby Horowitz at 203-267-3177 extension 105.