Positive Aging Workshop rescheduled for June 18
The Positive Aging Workshop that was scheduled for May 21 has been rescheduled, due to the presenter’s illness.
The new date for the free workshop presentations, 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, is Wednesday, June 18 from 1-3 p.m. Laura Strader, program manager from the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater East Ohio, will present at both sessions.
The workshop will be held in the second-floor conference room at the Holmes County General Health District, 2600 Glen Drive, Millersburg. Brochures and resources will be available at each workshop session pertaining to the specific topics presented.
Refreshments will be provided by Danbury Senior Living of Millersburg. Call Kerry MacQueen at the health district at 330-674-5035 ext. 251 to preregister or with questions.
The afternoon will begin with session one, 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, from 1-2 p.m. Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. The presentation covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection and diagnosis, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Session two, Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, will run from 2-3 p.m. Science is able to provide insight into how to optimize physical and cognitive health. Attendees will learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, and cognitive activity and social engagement and will use hands-on tools to help them incorporate these into a plan for healthy aging.
Healthy living starts with positive aging. The Falls Prevention Program of Holmes & Wayne, under the direction of the Holmes County General Health District, and the Standing Against Falls Coalition sponsor the Positive Aging Workshop series every May, which coincides with Older Americans Month. The age 60 and over population is encouraged to attend, along with caregivers and adult children.