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Register online or by phone | arlingtonva.us/55Plus | 703-228-4747 9CATEGORYWELLNESSSix Pillars of Brain HealthJoin AARP volunteer Deb Cohen, Ph.D., a former professor at George Washington and George Mason Universities, for an interactive session on the six pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle. Share ideas, get inspired and learn practical, actionable steps and resources to improve your brain health.%u2022 March 27 Friday 1-2 p.m.Arlington Mill #913500-04 1 sessionFoot Care DiscussionLearn about common foot disorders from Podiatrist Dr. Gregory Cardinal with Podiatrist in Motion. Dr. Cardinal will discuss foot health and hygiene treatment options, including some home treatments that may be beneficial.%u2022 March 31 Tuesday 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Langston-Brown #913500-05 1 sessionPlease note that new security protocols are in effect at Langston-Brown: before registering, see page 29 for details.About the BrainCome learn about your brain with Arlington County%u2019s chapter of AARP. This presentation with AARP Community Ambassador Jim Morris will include information on brain health, signs and types of dementia, and symptoms of cancer. AARP membership is not required. Sponsored by the Lubber Run 55+ Advisory Committee.%u2022 May 27 Wednesday 1:15-3 p.m. Lubber Run #913500-06 1 sessionScale DownA weight loss support group of warm and caring people. Monthly meetings include private weigh-ins and interesting programs. Meets second and fourth Mondays. No program 5/25.%u2022 Second & Fourth Mondays 1:30-2:30 p.m. Langston-Brown Drop-inPlease note that new security protocols are in effect at Langston-Brown: before registering, see page 29 for details.Join Bonnie O%u2019Leary, hearing loss support specialist, and Debbie Jones, resource and technology manager, of the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons for a three-part series on hearing loss.Hearing Aids %u2013 Beware and Be WiseWed., March 18, 1-2 p.m. at Aurora HillsBonnie O%u2019Leary will discuss hearing loss in general: hearing evaluations, how to interpret an audiogram, the differences between an audiologist and a hearing instrument specialist, the differences between over-the-counter and prescription hearing aids, and resources for learning more.Register: #913500-01Hearing Loss Tech to the RescueWed., April 1, 1-2 p.m. at Aurora HillsDebbie Jones will discuss assistive technologies for people with hearing loss. You will also learn about the Technology Assistance Program, which helps Virginians who meet income guidelines get free communication and alerting devices.Register: #913500-02Stop Mumbling! I Can%u2019t Hear You!Wed., April 8, 1-2 p.m. at Aurora HillsIn this session, Bonnie O%u2019Leary will discuss the impact late-onset hearing loss has on everyone in a relationship. You will learn about effective communication strategies and explore the challenges related to the speaker, listener, environment and message components of communication.Register: #913500-03Hearing Loss SupportSee page 47 for information about free hearing screenings at 55+ Centers.