The first in a series of programs for elderly persons designed to improve their everyday health through education and early detection of today’s leading chronic diseases, will be held tomorrow (Wed., Aug. 15^th), in Atlantic. The “Agewell” Program takes place from 9-until 11-am at Cass County Home Care, and features feature free blood pressure screenings

The program was created to improving the health of the community through healing, caring and teaching. Cass County Home Care encourages people to get their blood pressure screened so that they know if they are at risk. Registered nurses from Cass County Home Care will be available to evaluate blood pressure readings. The assessments are not done for diagnostic or treatment purposes, but to educate and inform, and individuals are advised to share their test results with their primary care physician.

AgeWell is a four-week series of health assessments and education events designed for anyone interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle as they age. Events are held on Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at Cass County Home Care, 1500 E. 10^th Street in Atlantic. Upcoming events include body mass index (BMI) screening on August 22 ; fall risk assessment on August 29; and the AgeWell workshop on September 5 that offers tips on nutrition, fitness and overall health. The AgeWell series will be held again Sept. 12 to Oct. 3.

Participants are encouraged to attend all four AgeWell sessions so that they can get a more complete picture of their health and well-being. Participants will also have an opportunity to win a wellness package.For more information about Cass County Home Care’s AgeWell series, please call Denise Coder at 712- 243-8006.