Free health screening November 16 at Oakton Place in Des Plaines

Seniors and others can check
their blood pressure and blood sugar, be tested for proper balance by a
physical therapist, and chat with a doctor at a free health screening on
Saturday, November 16, at Oakton Place, a senior living facility in Des
Plaines.  Presented by The Center of
Concern, a Park Ridge not-for-profit that serves the elderly, and Oakton
Pavilion at Oakton Place, this event will start at 10:00 a.m. and close at
12:00 p.m.  State Representative Marty
Moylan, a Democrat and former mayor of Des Plaines, also will be on hand to
hear local concerns.  Coffee and
refreshments will be served.  

Oakton Place is two blocks west
of Mannheim on Oakton Street in Des Plaines (behind Ace Hardware).  Its address is 1660-1665 Oakton Place. 

To register for this event, call
847-823-0453 or go to www.centerofconcern.org.

Founded in 1978, The Center of
Concern provides housing assistance, support services, and counseling for
seniors, the disabled, and others in need, enabling them to live with dignity
and independence.  Homeowners
desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their
homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s Shared Housing Program.  Residents are matched with screened
applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

The Center of Concern’s offices
are at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, Park Ridge.