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Leisure World News • Wellness • January 2023 B25 602.607.0404 Up to a $6800 Benefit! (FOR VETERANS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES) This is an opportunity to have your balance assessed with standardized outcome measures, followed by a consultation about your balance, fall risk, and preventative measures. They will also be talking about their program and Physical Therapy services that the university offers! Date: Mon., Feb. 27 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Place: Rec.1 Ballroom Cost: FREE! Register: www.LWCA.como r call the Fitness Center 480-832-0000 ext. 212 Space is limited so register early! AT Still Balance Screen Brought to you by AT Still University Department of Physical Therapy Part 1 Lecture Series Jan. 13 - Your Brain: How To Interpret The Owner’s Manual Join us for a conversation about understanding the capabilities of the brain and how to support and maintain its power to allow us to age successfully. Jan. 20 - Macro-Nutrients For Aging Well Not all Macronutrients are considered equal. Your choice of fuel for your body is responsible for your brain health, and your rate of aging. Join us and learn the science behind optimally fueling your brain. Jan. 27 - Micro-Nutrients For Aging Well Micronutrients are often referred to as vitamins and minerals and are vital to healthy development, healthy aging, brain health, and disease prevention. Apart from vitamin D, micronutrients are not produced in the body and must be derived from the diet or supplements. Understanding and consuming the recommended amount of micronutrients is critical because micronutrient deficiencies can have devastating consequences. Join us and learn about the science of micronutrients and how to ensure you are fueling your brain correctly. Feb. 3 - Unlocking The Secrets Of The Blue Zones Imagine a place where people routinely live to be 100 and suffer far less incidence of chronic illness and disease than parts of the world. In these five regions of the world (Blue Zones) people are enjoying an extended number of years in optimal health. In this lecture, we will uncover the secrets of the Blue Zones and talk about the lifestyle science that contributes to their optimal longevity. Healthy Aging 2023 Start Off 2023 In a Healthy Way Most Americans suffer from “accidental aging” and struggle to maintain a good quality of life through middle age and beyond. Aging is a fact of life. While there is no way to avoid it, we do have control over our rate of aging and science has a lot to say in terms of what to do to age well and improve our quality of life. Join us for a 4-part lecture series designed for you to start 2023 off on the right foot. Let 2023 be the year you begin your journey to successful aging. All presentations will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Rec. 1 Theatre. RSVP required. Seating will be limited. Call (602) 693-1713 to reserve your seat. There will be a raffle for a wonderful prize for those who attend all four lectures. Our Speaker Brian Browne Brian Browne is the president of Cognitive Care Management, founder of Dementia Care Education, and editor of Dementia Care News. Brian is a cognitive scientist and micronutrition’s and possesses over 20 years of expertise in the fields of aging, dementia, clinical research, and nutrition. Great Raffle Prizes include free dinners, gorgeous gift baskets, a TV, and more! BACK THIS YEAR is the 50/50 raffle! Over 80 Vendors! 10 Presentations on various health, wellness and financial planning topics Food Court Saturday, January 28 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Rec. Center 1 Complex