MVLIFE Winter 2024/2025

ADULTS 50+ CLASSES Health and Wellness Intermittent Fasting: Health Benefits and Potential Pitfalls Come chat with Dr. Trinh about the health benefits and potential pitfalls of intermittent fasting. #144056 / Tu / Jan. 28 / 10:30 – 11:30 am / Free / NPM Alzheimer’s Prevention: 14 Modifiable Risk Factors Come learn about the 14 modifiable risk factors that contribute up to 50 percent of global Alzheimer’s cases. #144057 / Tu / Feb. 25 / 10:30 – 11:30 am / Free / NPM Medicare Fraud and Abuse Join HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) to learn how to prevent Medicare fraud from Join HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) to learn about the variety of preventive tests, exams, shots, screenings, counseling, and education that are available mostly at no cost. These services can help you find problems early, when treatment works best, and help keep you from getting certain diseases. #142749 / Tu / Feb. 4 / 10 – 11 am / Free / NPM Mind Your Brain: Strategies for Cognitive Strength at any Age Learn about the most common myths surrounding Alzheimer's and other types of dementia and separate fact from fiction. #142674 / Th / Jan. 23 / 10 – 11 am / Free / NPM happening. Find out how HICAP can help you. #142748 / Tu / Dec. 10 / 10 – 11 am / Free / NPM Medicare Preventive Services

An Overview of Osteoarthritis The Arthritis Foundation states that osteoarthritis is the most common chronic disease of the joints and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that osteoarthritis affects more than one-third of the senior population. This presentation will discuss this form of arthritis and the medications used to manage this chronic disease. #143582 / Tu / Feb. 25 / 11 am – noon / Free / NPM Activities for Individuals with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia This presentation will address the psychosocial needs of the elderly. Learn how activities can affect the overall mental health of individuals with suggested therapeutic activities for the elderly. #143747 / Mon / Dec. 9 / 10 – 11 am / Free / NPM Elder Dependent Abuse in People with Dementia Learn to appropriately define different types of abuse and its impact on people with dementia. #143749 / Th / Jan. 9 / 10 – 11 am / Free / NPM Virtual Dementia Tour Experience the realities of living with dementia. Understand what people living with dementia go through and comprehend the challenges they face, so you can provide better care for their unique needs. After experiencing the VDT, family members can identify and understand the behaviors and needs of those living with dementia. #143750 / Th / Feb. 4 / 1 – 2 pm / Free / NPM Understanding Vision Loss As your vision changes due to macular degeneration, glaucoma or cataracts, understanding vision loss is the first step to living well. Learn about free services offered at the Braille Institute and how to adjust to your changing vision. #138906 / Wed / Jan. 29 / 10 – 11 am / Free / NPM Social and Educational The Traveling Gardener: Chelsea Flower Show, London The Chelsea Flower Show in London is the largest, oldest, and most famous annual horticultural event in the world. New plants, innovative garden designs, and the latest garden devices and technology are launched at Chelsea every year. Join the "traveling gardener" Kris Bonner as he takes us on a magical journey of English gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show. #143380 / Tu / Jan. 21 / 2 – 3 pm / Free / NPM #143381 / Wed / Jan. 22 / 11 am – noon / Free / Online

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