Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 17, 2021 MVES to hold free virtual workshop series: My Life; My Health M ystic Valley Elder Services will present a free virtual diabetes self-management workshop series, My Life; My Health, from October 12 to November 16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. A practice session will be held on Tuesday, October 5 at 9:30 a.m. Learn how to connect virtually thru a Zoom platform and take the class from the comfort of your home. You don’t want diabetes to limit the activities and life you enjoy. Throughout the series, you’ll learn skills for improved management of your diabetes – including how to effectively handle stress and difficult emotions, eat for your health and promote physical activity, increase your energy level, set and meet personal goals and make informed choices about your treatment. Class size is limited, so reserve your spot today. To register or if you have any questions about the program, contact Donna Covelle at dcovelle@mves.org or call 781-388-4867. Malden Library to host Drum2TALK Otha Day C hildren, tweens, teens and their families are invited to join in the special community event “Drum2TALK” with facilitator Otha Day. The event will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 3 p.m. Drums will be provided and everyone will have the chance to join in the drumming. If weather permits, this program will be held on the front lawn of the Malden Public Library. Day facilitates fun and lively drum circle events and believes that rhythm has the power to build community and understanding, promote healing and well-being and create connection and joy. Malden Fire Dept. Offers Free Smoke Detector Inspections & Installations for Seniors I n conjunction with the City of Malden’s Fire Safety Week October 3-9, the Malden Fire Department will be implementing a program to assist senior citizens with protecting their personal safety and the homes they live in. The Fire Department is offering free smoke detector inspections and installations for senior citizens in the community. Statistically, adults over the age of 65 years and older are twice as likely to be killed or injured in a fire, compared to the population at large. The percentages of those risks continue to rise with the increase in age. Flame burn injuries were the leading cause of burn injuries to older adults. Many homes do not have enough smoke detectors or may have detectors that FIRE | SEE PAGE 13
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