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Center for Healthy Aging presents Healthy Brain Series

Five-week series provides info, activities for keeping the brain young. Tues., July 9-Aug. 6, 1p, Newington Senior Center. RSVP 860.665.8778

NEWINGTON – Strategies and information on maintaining a healthy brain is the focus of a free five-part series presented by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. The Healthy Brain Series will be held Tuesdays, July 9 through Aug. 6, 1 p.m., at Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar St. Presenters will be Patty O’Brian and Michelle Wyman, certified dementia specialists, with Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, the program sponsor. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions.

The five sessions will cover the following topics:

Session 1: Intro - Eat Brain Foods & Stay Hydrated

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Session 2: Challenge Your Mind Daily - Activities to Stay Sharp

Session 3: Coping with Changes and Managing Stress - Be Social

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Session 4: Count Sheep - Be Creative and Have Fun

Session 5: Be Positive - Find a Purpose

Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 860.665.8778.

Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. Each of the 10 resource and assessment centers are designed to enhance access to services and information related to attaining optimal quality of life for seniors and their caregivers. For more information about Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, visit http://hhccenterforhealthyaging.org or call 1.877.424.4641.

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