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Six informative presentations will take place
throughout the day, free of charge. The details and times are as follows:
9:30 am - Carol
Walsh, RD, Corvallis Clinic
Finding the time and energy to make
healthy food choices in later years helps both in reducing the risk of
chronic diseases and in managing signs and symptoms of disease. Explore
the topic of "Growing
older, Eating Better" with one of
Corvallis Clinic's Registered Dietitians.
10:30 am - Beth Laurenson, ND, Heartspring Wellness Center
Beth will give a nice overview
if naturopathic medicine as well as an introduction to common supplements
for the aging body and mind.
11:30 am - Bernadette
Murphy, M.O.V.E. Coalition
Bernadette will introduce the new
culture change of nursing home care in Oregon. She is part of an Oregon
state coalition called Making Oregon Vital for Elders (M.O.V.E.). It is
dedicated to culture change by enhancing the way care and services are
delivered to older adults in Oregon. MOVE’s goal is for all people to
live in communities in which each person’s capabilities and individuality
are affirmed and developed regardless of setting.
12:30 pm - Megan Jones, Bi-Mart
Pharmacy
Megan will give a great
introduction to common over the counter medication and the possible
interactions with current prescription drugs.
1:30 pm - Diana Bach,
Hearing Specialist, Corvallis Clinic
This presentation will focus
on the latest hearing devices and will provide information on a free
hearing screening offered by Corvallis Clinic during the week following
this event. Attendees will be given the option to enter into a buy one,
get one free hearing device drawing.
2:15 pm - MaryBeth
Shoemaker,
Marquis Home Care Services
Learn about the importance of
fall prevention as well as some great stretching techniques for better
balance to reduce your risk of falls and increase flexibility.
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