CHAMPAIGN, Ill — Illinois Extension is celebrating Active Aging Week! Looking to sharpen your mind and boost your brainpower? This double-feature event tackles both cognitive health and nutrition! Illinois Extension's Family Life and Nutrition and Wellness Teams are bringing an exciting double feature to the Stevick Senior Citizen Center, 2102 Windsor Pl., Champaign, IL 61820, on Wednesday, October 2, from 1 – 3 p.m.

First up at 1 p.m., "Head Strong," with Family Life Educator Emily Harmon, will show you how to keep your brain healthy and engaged. Attendees will learn practical strategies for maintaining cognitive health. "Keeping your brain active is crucial for overall well-being," says Harmon. "This class is designed to provide practical tips and techniques to enhance your cognitive functions."

Then, after a short break featuring a brain health food demo, join us for "Eating Right for Cognitive Health” with Nutrition and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen. This program will guide you on how to eat right for a healthy brain. "What you eat significantly impacts your brain's health," says Mannen. "By incorporating the right foods into your diet, you can support cognitive function and overall mental clarity."

Don't miss this chance to boost your brainpower! Register for this double-feature event at go.illinois.edu/ActiveAgingDouble.

To learn more about Illinois Extension, visit go.illinois.edu/CFIV or contact our Champaign County office at 217-333-7672. To learn more about Illinois Extension’s Nutrition and Wellness program, please contact Rachel Mannen at rmannen@illinois.edu. To learn more about Family Life programming, contact Emily Harmon at ebaine@illinois.edu.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Emily or Rachel.