HOOPESTON, Ill – Interested in developing positive brain-healthy habits and learning about proper medication storage and disposal, all while sipping a cup of coffee? Then get caffeinated and educated in this latest series from Illinois Extension!
Join Illinois Extension and OMNI 4 All for Coffee Talk at the Hoopeston Public Library (110 N 4th St., Hoopeston, IL 60942). This three-part series will teach participants about various health topics, such as, eating to support cognitive function, medication safety, the importance of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and general brain health education.
Sessions will take place from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on the first Thursday of the month from March to May. Coffee will be provided by the Hoopeston Public Library.
- March 5: Nutrition for Brain Health
- This session explores how the foods one consumes influence memory, focus, and long-term cognitive function. Participants will learn about valuable nutrients for brain health and strategies for incorporating them into nourishing everyday meals.
- April 2: Medication Safety
- Participants will learn about how to use, store, and dispose of over-the-counter and prescription medications. Participants will also learn about the importance of Drug Take Back Day, and have the opportunity to participate in engaging activities and open discussions.
- May 7: Brain Health
- Learn more about what you can do to keep your brain healthy and engaged.
To learn more or to register, visit go.illinois.edu/coffeeHPL.
For reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Emily Harmon at ebaine@illinois.edu.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.