Kick Start Your Go Gene & Maintain Your Brain

Event Schedules

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Jan 25 2012 - Jan 25 2012

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Wed

Event Description

On Thursday, January 25th The Gardens at Town Square hosts two talks: "Kick Start Your Go Gene" and "Maintain Your Brain", presented by Professors from the University of Washington School of Nursing, the number one nursing school in the nation. The lecture event is complimentary, and reservations are recommended.

Dr. Basia Belza, UW School of Nursing Professor and Lead, Coordinating Center of CDC-Healthy Aging Research Network Member presents current research on the "Go Gene", the benefits of physical activity and strategies for being more active. Her presentation includes how to's for seniors of all ability levels on:

• Incorporating moderate exercise in everyday living
• Fitness that can be done at home
• Enhancing mood through physical activity
• Why staying active can often reduce healthcare costs

Dr. Rebecca Logsdon, UW School of Nursing Research Professor discusses normal changes that occur in memory and thinking as we age. She reviews scientific research on factors associated with brain health and provides practical guidelines to incorporate brain-healthy behavior every day including:

• The challenge of learning new things
• The power of planning and pleasure of anticipation
• Eating the right foods to spice up brain function
• Secrets to good humor and its connection to memory

Complimentary lecture reservations at (425) 688-1900 and directions to The Gardens At Town Square, 933 111th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004.

The Gardens at Town Square is part of Era Living, a Seattle-based company of eight premier retirement communities. The Gardens at Town Square offers the perfect blend of elegant surroundings and vibrant lifestyle in the heart of Bellevue.