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Presented By: U-M Department of Family Medicine

Taking Care of You: Healthy Aging Seminar

Presented by the Department of Family Medicine

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Senior couple on a walk.
Exercise: The Elixir of Youth
by Thomas L. Schwenk, M.D.

People ask how they can stay fit, active and energetic long into
their lives. Dr. Schwenk is here to tell you the answer is exercise.

From his years as a family physician and his research in sports medicine and depression, Dr. Schwenk, the former Chair of the Department of Family Medicine, will explain why exercise is necessary for healthy senior years. Learn what you can do now that will improve your ability to complete daily activities and your quality of life.


Growing Old 101: A Guide for the Care of Yourself or a Loved One
by Christine T. Cigolle

The thought of caring for yourself or a loved one as you age can be daunting. Are you worried about nutrition, disease, incontinence, frailty, dementia or more?

Dr. Cigolle, a family physician and researcher specializing in geriatric syndromes, frailty and disability, will explain how to anticipate and accommodate the most common issues you may face as you age or care for an aging family member. Her talk will include details on the myriad of diseases that affect an aging population and how these diseases intersect with each other. Learn how to assess impairment and disability and how they can affect daily life.

Space is limited. Register today!

Online: www.med.umich.edu/fammed/seminar.html
Phone: (734) 998-7120 ext. 264

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Senior couple on a walk.

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