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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Healthy Aging EventAmerican Grille Banquet Room
525 S. 5th Avenue
Canton, IL 61520
Agenda/Format: Luncheon event with "healthy buffet of appetizers"
- 11:30-12:00 Arrival; Buffet appetizers served, resource tables
- 12:00-1:00ish Presentations
- Welcome - Mayor Kent McDowell, Rusty Melhouse, Edward Jones; Dr. Kris Lonsway, Alzheimer's Advocate
- What you should know about Alzheimer's and dementia - Hadi Finerty, Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter
- Building Resilience: Lifestyle Habits and Strategies for Families in Tough Times (or something like this) - Kris Lonsway, PhD
- Dispelling Myths about Hospice - Amanda Johnson, RN, Beacon of Hope Hospice
- Local Resources Available - Bob Senneff, President & CEO, Graham Healthy System
- Closing Remarks, Kris Lonsway, PhD
- 1-1:30pm Resource Tables & Networking
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Thursday, April 10
Healthy Aging EventHelping Hand
9649 West 55th Street
Countryside, IL 60525
/ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM /
Come get Social with Light Bites at our Resource Fair.
Join us for an informative event focused on healthy aging at Helping Hand. Enjoy some appetizers and refreshments and learn about local healthy aging resources with representatives from the Alzheimer's Association, Aging Care Connections, Edward Jones and many more. Presentations will cover topics including how to reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s or dementia and when and how to seek support for yourself or a loved one. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and resources to help you thrive throughout life's journey. Reserve your spot today!
/ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM /
- What You Should Know About Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Hadi Finerty, Alzheimer’s Association - Illinois Chapter
- Positive Impact of Movement on Brain Health
Halle McCormick, Alzheimer’s Fitness Specialist
- Local Community Based Services for Aging Well
Colleen Pelikant, AM, LCSW, Director of Social Services
- Financial Preparedness: Plan for the Expected, Prepare for the Unexpected
Jill McCormick, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
- Building Resilience with Lifestyle Habits and Family Strategies
Kris Lonsway, PhD, OptWell Founder
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Friday, April 11, 2025
Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer's and dementia Research Joined by Francesca Farina discussing the PERI-MIND intervention project.Which aims to reduce anxiety related to cognitive concerns and promote health behaviors in perimenopausal women (and non-binary individuals) with elevated dementia risk.
Bio
Francesca Farina is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago and a Senior Fellow with the Global Brain Health Institute at Trinity College Dublin. She holds a BA in Psychology and a PhD in Neuroscience from the National University of Ireland. Dr Farina's research focuses on identifying and addressing modifiable factors that affect the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), particularly early detection of risk and resilience factors. She also has a strong interest in sex and gender issues in AD. She works with patient advocacy groups to promote brain health across the life course.