The Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter and the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center are hosting a multi-part education series focused on healthy aging in February and March.
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.
This series 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. Each session will feature expert speakers and interactive activities.
Healthy habits may help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. Programs like the Healthy Brain, Healthy Body, Healthy You Series show that at any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health.”
Katherine L. Lambert, CEO of the Alzheimer’s association – Western Carolina Chapter
Healthy Brain, Healthy Body, Healthy You Series
Moore County Senior Enrichment Center | 8040 US Hwy 15-501, West End, N.C.
12:00-2:00 PM
These programs are free and open to all Moore County residents ages 50+.
Friday, February 23
- Physical Fitness for All – Learn the benefits of physical activity and tips for adopting our own strategies as well as local resources.
Presented by Christopher Pevia, fitness coordinator at Moore County Senior Enrichment Center. - Easy and Healthy Meal Prep – Hear about the guidelines for nutrition and healthy eating that are achievable with easy meal prep.
Presented by Felicia Everts, Culinary Arts instructor at Sandhills Community College.
Friday, March 22
- Tai Chi – Physical activity is a valuable part of any overall body wellness plan and is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline. Tai Chi in particular provides not only physical benefits but overall stress reduction.
- Horticultural Delights – This program will cover therapeutic benefits of working in nature and highlight upcoming day trips to local gardens.
Anyone interested in learning more tips for healthy aging are welcome to attend. Registrants may attend both dates or just the one that fits best their schedule and interests. All the sessions include lunch, resource packets and local resource exhibits. Check-in will open at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required for planning purposes.
To sign up for these programs, call the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center at (910) 947-4483.
“The Moore County Senior Enrichment Center is grateful to the Moore County Community Foundation for the grant that enables us to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association to provide this series. We are proud to be an integral part of a healthy community by offering social engagement and lifelong learning.”
Alveda Person, Family Caregiver Advisor at the Moore County Department of Aging
Currently, there are more than 369,000 caregivers in North Carolina providing care to more than 180,000 living with Alzheimer’s. In Moore County there is a 12.1% Alzheimer’s disease prevalence rate in their age 65 and older population.
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