Protecting Yourself from Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Fraud, Abuse and Waste
November 3, Monday, 2pm Big Canoe Chapel's Cousin's Hall
Jose Pinto from Advise Well Inc, a grant funded agency, will present a program to educate Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, their families and caregivers to prevent, detect and report healthcare fraud, abuse and waste. Advise Well's mission is to not only protect older people from fraud, but also to help preserve the integrity of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Additionally the director of PEAKS from North Georgia University will give a brief overview on their program that is specifically geared to seniors. To register for this Nov. 3 education email education.bigcanoewc@gmail.com
Alzheimer’s Association presents
Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
November 20, 2025
Clay Jacobs, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, will present the latest information from recently released research, identifying promising strategies for improving brain health and thereby delaying dementia related conditions.
BC Wellness Winter Is Coming
Winter Emergency Preparation with Public Safety
Chief Jordan will discuss the preparation needed before we encounter winter hazardous weather conditions in Big Canoe including equipment and procedures.
Movement Disorders-Focus on Parkinson’s
A panel presentation to learn the latest research, new treatments and tools to assist in a better quality of life for people with movement disorders with a focus on Parkinson’s.
Marie Head will be the moderator and is the President of Parkinson’s Foundation, Georgia Chapter. The panelists are:
Dr. Jack Shen, Neurologist, Medical Director of Movement Disorders at Wellstar Health Systems
Rachel Scarboro, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Assistive Technology Specialist at Tools for Life at Georgia Tech
Maria Walker, Speech Specialist, M. ED, CCC-SLP specializes in motor disorders and is a speech swallow specialist
Katy Chancellor-Baker, Owner of New Beginnings Therapeutic Services, Physical Therapist
Spine 101 – Diagnosis & Treatment, Jan. 24, 2024
Learn more…Diabetes and Nutrition
Up to date information presented by a Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator from Northside Cherokee Hospital.Pre Plan or Family Crisis Program 3, Financials May 20, 2024
Financial experts will present information regarding banking needs and what needs to be to be done, how to avoid probate, the need to consolidate your finances, as well as many more topics of concern.
For more information please contact education.bigcanoewc@gmail.com
Presentations (from previous programs)