BRAIN HEALTH ACADEMY: ACHIEVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

A 6-part educational/interactive series dedicated to Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle through healthy brain and body activities.

Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill

Wednesdays from Sep 18 to Oct 30 (Oct 9 – Holiday), 6:30 – 8:30 pm 

Limited space available. Registration Deadline: Wed, Sep 11 (323060-02)

Wed, Sep 18: Kick–off Event – Leigh Brain & Spine

• Dr. Patricia Leigh, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCN – Certified Brain Health Coach

Wed, Sep 25:  Module I – Nutrition for a Healthy Brain & Body

• Focus: Eating for brain health – what is good for the body is good for the brain. As we age, whether in our 40’s or 80’s,       our brains and body require certain nutrients to function optimally
• Speaker: Melissa Walter, MPH, RDN, LDN

Wed, Oct 2:   Module II – Exercise Your Best Brain

• Focus: Importance of physical activity (Neuroplasticity and exercise) for optimal brain health – the why and the how
• Speaker: Salli Benedict, MPH, RYT – Health Educator and Certified Fitness and Yoga Instructor

Wed, Oct 16: Module III – Managing Life’s Transitions through Mindfulness

• Focus: The importance of adopting a stress management system to support inevitable life transitions.
• Speaker: Paula Huffman, BS, RN ERYT Mindfulness Instructor and Adjunct UNC Program on Integrative Medicine

Wed, Oct 23: Module IV – Social Engagement/Maximizing Cognition with Novel Learning  

• Focus: People live longer and happier lives when they are engaged in and connected to something that gives them meaning and purpose, such as regular volunteering.
• Speaker: Carl Nordgren, Author of Becoming a Creative Genius (again) and College professor of creativity and      entrepreneurship

Wed, Oct 30: Module V- Part A – Healthy Hearing & Cognition and Medication Management

• Focus: Types of hearing complications: What assistive devices and techniques are available and how hearing connects to the brain.
• Speaker: Dr Patricia O. Johnson, Doctor of Audiology

      Module V – Part B – Brain Connection and Medication Management

• Focus: How Medication Management affects the Brain
• Speakers: UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Students

Participants will be able to document learning with a Passport to Brain Health Academy. Individuals will receive a stamp at each week’s presentation and submit the completed passport for a chance to win Dinner and Movie tickets for two. The more stamps you receive the more chances you have to win! Each session will be facilitated by a Dept on Aging staff member and will have time for questions.  Beverage and refreshments will be available. Space is limited, so register early by calling the Seymour Center, 919-968-2070, before Wed, Sep 11.