A workshop about diabetes and healthy eating will be held Jan. 18 at Mary Collins Community Center.
The event begins at 11 a.m.
Sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs
Committee, speakers will describe healthy food habits for all seniors, including diabetics.
Dr. Monica Musiet has extensive experience teaching the elderly population about the importance of health eating, the town said.
Her talk will focus on debilitating diseases related to poor food choices.
A second speaker is Dr. Juan Garces, an endocrinologist who has extensive experience treating geriatric illnesses that are related to diet.
There will be a catered lunch that is sponsored by Medical Centers of Miami.
The center is at 15151 NW 82nd Ave. --Megan Jacobo