Event – Idaho Commission on Aging

# SeniorNutritionProgram: Food Insecurity & Malnutrition Free Webinar

This is the second webinar out of a series of 4 webinars sponsored by the Administration for Community Living to celebrate National Senior Nutrition Programs.

Objectives of the presentation
- Distinguish between nutrition and food insecurity
- Identify the root causes of malnutrition and present innovative approaches to combatting malnutrition
- Discuss the importance of partnerships and lessons learned
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#SeniorNutritionPrograms: Nutrition, Socialization, & Health & Well-Being Free Webinar

This is the first webinar out of a series of 4 webinars sponsored by the Administration for Community Living to celebrate National Senior Nutrition Programs.

Objectives of the presentation
- Summarize the intention of the Older Americans Act
- Discuss virtual programs (Memory Café, Thrive with Pride) and how to market these programs successfully to older Americans
- Present how to expand initiatives to increase the outreach of seniors in need by thinking outside the box
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop, March 9 – April 13, 1:30 – 3:00 (MST)

A 6-part workshop series designed to help family caregivers find a balance while caring for a loved one. Learn to: reduce stress, make tough decisions, navigate family dynamics and connect with resources!

Contact Kkouba@jannus.org or call Karen (208) 947-4283

Parkinson’s: Mental Well-being and Memory

Mental Well-being and Memory

Tuesday, April 20^th
11 AM MST/10 AM PST
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Presenter: Gregory Pontone, MD, MHS

How does aging affect cognition compared to Parkinson’s? In this Expert Briefing, a neuropsychiatrist discusses tips to stay mentally well, how Parkinson’s progression affects cognition, along with treatments for cognitive impairment and dementia in Parkinson’s. He will also highlight how medications can negatively affect cognition in Parkinson’s and which ones to avoid.

For more details, please contact the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) or Helpline@Parkinson.org

Parkinsons: Exploring Non-Motor Symptoms – Neuropathy, Fatigue, GI Issues

Exploring Non-Motor Symptoms: Neuropathy, Fatigue, GI Issues

Tuesday, March 9^th11 AM MST/10 AN PST
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Presenters: Ellen Walter, APRN-CNP and Steven Swank, PharmD

Most people with Parkinson’s find non-motor symptoms to be more troublesome and disabling than motor symptoms. In this collaborative Expert Briefing, we cover the disruptive symptoms of fatigue, neuropathy and gastrointestinal issues and how they may relate to Parkinson’s, medications or aging — and cover evidence-based treatments.

For more details, please contact the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) or Helpline@Parkinson.org.