This is a repeating eventJanuary 22, 2025 1:30 pm
Kickstart 2025 with a renewed focus on self-care and wellness! Join us for Wellness Wednesday, a 4-week series dedicated to healthful aging with a focus on enhancing your senses. Titled Boost Your Senses, each session dives into one of the five senses, offering a hands-on approach alongside insightful presentations. You’ll leave each class with practical information, resources, and strategies that you can implement immediately to improve your well-being. Every Wednesday in January, our expert partners will guide you through a variety of wellness techniques that take a holistic approach to aging and health. Whether it’s sharpening your vision, testing your hearing, or boosting your sense of taste and beyond, this series will empower you with the tools to age with vitality and mindfulness.
Wednesday, January 8th: Touch – Chair Yoga & Meditation with Ashish Dashottar
Join us for a transformative Yoga and Meditation class designed to help you reconnect and get in touch with your body and mind. Through gentle movement, mindful breathing, and guided meditation, you’ll cultivate a deeper awareness of yourself, release tension, and find inner calm. Ashish, our health yoga instructor, will focus on chair yoga poses that are great for relaxing your mind.
Wednesday, January 15th: Hearing – With Kristina Deak, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA
Don’t miss this insightful session as Dr. Kristina Deak, licensed audiologist, presents the latest information on how we hear, hearing loss, research on hearing and cognitive decline and hearing loss treatment options. This presentation will feature a Q&A session. Participants will also receive informative educational flyers with additional details on the topics covered, along with some fun giveaways to enjoy!
Wednesday, January 22nd: Sight – With Jon Lombardi, Prevention of Blindness Society of the Metropolitan Area
Discover valuable insights into eye health and disease prevention with Jon Lombardi, MPH, from the Prevention of Blindness Society of the Metropolitan Area. This informative session will cover essential tips for maintaining eye health, understanding risk factors, and exploring low vision resources. Don’t miss this chance to learn and ask questions in an engaging and educational environment! Participants will receive practical giveaways designed to support and enhance their eye health.
Wednesday, January 29th: Taste & Smell – With Rose Clifford, RDN, MB, Dietician at Kensington Park
Join Rose Clifford, RDN, MB, for an engaging presentation that explores the unique dietary needs of aging adults. Rose will offer practical tips for maintaining a balanced diet, including innovative ways to incorporate protein and adjust to changes in taste and smell. Discover how proper nutrition can support overall health and well-being as we age, and walk away with valuable insights to enhance your daily life. Yogurt parfait bar provided!
Come ready to learn, grow, and be inspired to make 2025 your healthiest year yet! RSVP today and join us at Kensington Park for this transformative wellness series.
For questions about our Wellness Wednesdays, please email Claire Drummond, Director of Community Partnerships, at cdrummond@kensingtonsl.com.