"Living a Longer Life: The Top 5 Lifestyle Modifications Needed Now" is the topic of the St. Francis PrimeTime program this Thursday, June 15. Registration and screenings start at 9:15 am, with the program at 9:45 am.
 
Featured speakers include Kathryn Hines, RD, CDE, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, who is the director of Health Matters diabetes education program at St. Francis Columbus Clinic, and Missie Knight, RN, CDE, a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator, who is the inpatient diabetes coordinator at St. Francis.
 
This “coffee and cookies” lecture, which is open to the public, is being held in the Sara Ruth Carroll Auditorium in the Butler Pavilion at 2300 Manchester Expressway. Space is limited and registration required by calling 706.320.8060, by emailing [email protected], or by registering online at https://www.mystfrancis.com/classes-and-events/primetime-program
 
The PrimeTime program is focused on helping people 50 and older live healthier longer lives by providing educational programs and health screenings.
 
Research shows that this next generation of seniors isn’t going to be as healthy as previous generations, according to America’s Health Rankings Senior Report, a report from the United Health Foundation. The report looks at the current health status of people ages 50 to 64 and compares them to the same ages in 1999. There’s a 55% higher prevalence of diabetes and a 25% higher prevalence of obesity.