Community Education

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/27/2018
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location
PeaceHealth Southwest Education Center

Categories

Education

Sue Doyle, OTR/L,PhD,CAPS will be our guest speaker for this event and she will be talking about living well at home with dementia and the modifications that can be made for safety and participation. It is the second in a monthly series of Community Education events for 2018. The events are scheduled for the last Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Please join us!

Please register for this event above or by contacting Lynn Crawford at (360) 991-3197

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is available outside the Education Center on 92nd Ave on the East side of the hospital.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Lynn Crawford – (360) 991-3197

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Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

May 6, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Online - Webinar

For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Additional Information

This class is presented in collaboration with Oregon Care Partners. Oregon Care Partners is a free, high-quality education resource for family and professional caregivers of older adults and people living with Alzheimer’s in Oregon.

Professionals living or working in Oregon may be eligible for free CEUs. Please contact Oregon Care Partners with questions about CEU completion certificates for this class; you can find contact information at OregonCarePartners.com.

This program offers science-based recommendations about taking care of our brains and bodies. While there are currently no proven methods to prevent cognitive decline or dementia, research has shown that we can take action to reduce our risk of developing it and help maintain or potentially improve overall health.

This programs covers these aspects of healthy living:

Getting quality sleep

Being smoke-free

Taking care of your mental health

Getting moving Eating healthy

Challenging yourself

Staying connected

We’ll share stories and offer tips on how to make small changes in each of these areas to build healthier habits. Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body is designed for individuals of any age who are looking for information on ways to live well.

To register: https://action.alz.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Events/ALZ/MeetingRegistration.aspx?productId=642866841

or phone the Alzheimer's Association at (800) 272-3900

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