Leavitt slated for Dine with a Doc

Senior Education Ministries Inc. presents Dine with a Doc on the fourth Monday of every month from 10 a.m.-noon at Putnam County Hospital.

Dine with a doc is a free program that welcomes the local senior public to hear the doctor of the month present an educational topic while enjoying a complimentary lunch.

This month's event on Dec. 29 will feature Darren Leavitt, a regional marketing director for Capital Senior Living.

Leavitt is a married father of 10 and has worked extensively with clients suffering from dementia in his many years in the healthcare industry.

Leavitt sits on the advisory board for the Northwest Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and has spoken for many years on the topics of dementia, stress management, conflict resolution and elder marital issues, both nationally and internationally.

Dine with a Doc was designed to offer seniors an opportunity to get out of their homes, interact with peers, learn about available financial resources, promote enhanced living and educate attendees about preventative measures to improve quality of life.

A question-and-answer period will follow Leavitt's presentation.

There will be an opening prayer and Veterans in attendance will be recognized for their service and dedication to our country followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to start off the program.

There will be various Health Care Providers present to share information about their services and provide door prizes for participants to win.

Brunch will be complimentary and provided courtesy of Autumn Glen.

For more information, persons may contact Lori Aplin at Senior Education Ministries at 812-917-4970 or by email at loriaplin@gmail.com.