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Register online or by phone | arlingtonva.us/55Plus | 703-228-4747 9CATEGORYWELLNESSGENERAL WELLNESSFacing the End of LifeWhether you%u2019re in good health or facing an advanced illness, this interactive conversation is open to all who are interested in exploring the possibilities for dying well. Join Kathleen Garces-Foley, Ph.D., director of the Coalition to Improve Advanced Care, for an informative and supportive discussion about the practical, spiritual and emotional challenges of dying in the twenty-first century.%u2022 Sept. 16 Wednesday 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Lubber Run #911500-01 1 sessionDon%u2019t%u00a0Shrink Your BrainMemory is an essential part of life that gives us cognitive ability and allows us to interact with the world. Alzheimer%u2019s can take those things away. Join Nort Beckerman, author of Don%u2019t Shrink Your Brain: Avoid Alzheimer%u2019s and Dementia, as he explores how Alzheimer%u2019s risk can be lowered with the right care and attention.%u2022 Sept. 21 Monday 1:30-2:30 p.m.Langston-Brown #911500-02 1 sessionDealing with DementiaJoin Virginia Cooperative Extension for a free 4-hour programcovering the Dealingwith Dementia Guide,developed by The CarterCenter. This class offerstips and strategies forfamily caregivers tosupport loved ones andthemselves. Participantsreceive a copy of the guide, featuring over 300 pages ofpractical information and solutions.%u2022 Sept. 25 Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Arlington Mill #911500-03 1 sessionHablemos Sobre la VejezLed by Blanca Cali, assistant manager of senior health at VHC, this presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the aging process. It explores the psychological, physiological and social changes that occur as we age, along with their potential health impacts and support services. Presentation is delivered 100% in Spanish.%u2022 Oct. 1 Thursday 3-4 p.m.Virtual #911500-04 1 sessionHow to Navigate a Hospital VisitThis panel discussion is designed to help older adults and their families navigate a hospital stay with confidence. Topics will include preventing hospitalizations, choosing the right advocate, responding during a medical emergency, communicating effectively with healthcare providers, and planning for recovery at home. Expert panelists will include Brett Sanders, owner of Assisting Hands Home Care; Colleen Duewel, owner of Lionheart Eldercare & Consulting; and Fran Barnes, director of case management at VHC Health.%u2022 Oct. 7 Wednesday 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Lubber Run #911500-05 1 sessionStroke AwarenessDr. Edward Allcock, DO, medical director of inpatient rehabilitation at VHC Health, will discuss the signs and symptoms of a stroke and the steps you can take to act fast. Dr. Allcock will also talk about different types of strokes, how they impact your body, steps to recovery and ways to reduce your stroke risk.%u2022 Oct. 14 Wednesday 2-3 p.m.Langston-Brown #911500-06 1 sessionCancer Risks and PreventionAt this informative presentation with Blanca Cali, MASM, CDP from Virginia Hospital Center, learn about 10 steps you can take to reduce your chance of developing cancer. Topics will include ways to lower your risk, take preventative steps and detect early signs of cancer.%u2022 Oct. 20 Tuesday 1-2 p.m.Arlington Mill #911500-07 1 session