NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Jill Guynn, County Director
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit
DISCOVER BRAIN HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES
University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit invites those interested to participate in the no cost, upcoming brain health webinar series from your home. The public is encouraged to participate and teachers may apply for free CDPU’s. Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) are available for a fee to those requesting them.
Staying fit doesn’t only mean exercising and eating healthy foods. With age, it is important to do activities which keep our brains fit and healthy, as well as our bodies. Beginning May 7, University of Illinois Extension will offer strategies to improve and maintain brain function during free one-hour online webinars.
Register online each least two days in advance to reserve a spot at https://go.illinois.edu/discoverbrainhealth . Space is limited so, early registration is suggested. Both CPDU and CEU credits options are available. CEU credits have a fee and should be noted at the time of registration. Look for an email confirmation after registering which provides connection details. The series, Discover Brain Health, will be held at 2 p.m. CDT each Thursday, beginning May 7. “The interactive series is designed to understand the brain as we mature,” say Karla Belzer, University of Illinois Extension Family Life Educator. “Extension family life educators will offer tips and strategies to maintain and improve brain health and function, including activities to challenge the brain.”
The webinars will be held on Thursday’s from 2 PM - 3 PM CDT from your home. The webinars offered include:
May 7 – “Hold That Thought” This workshop will look at the memory process and what researchers say contributes to brain health, as well as strategies for helping with everyday forgetfulness.
May 14: “Fit Wits” Fit Wits focuses on learning about how the brain works and lifestyle factors that may increase the chance of cognitive decline.
May 21: “Head Strong” By attending the Head Strong program, you can learn more about what you can do to keep your brain healthy and engaged.
May 28: “Two Heads are Better than One” Maintaining social connections is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health. Come and learn a bit about the aging brain and what you can do to keep your brain engaged.
June 4: “Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease” This program will help participants learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and areas affected by the disease process.
June 11: “Communication Challenges and Strategies for People With Dementia” Come and learn about common communication problems caused by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and strategies for better interactions and visits.
For more information or questions, contact Karla Belzer, Extension Family Life Educator, at kbelzer@illinois.edu The Mission of University of Illinois Extension is to provide practical education you can trust to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Visit our website at https://extension.illinois.edu/blmp
If you have questions or need more information please call University of Illinois Extension- Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.