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Event Description

The secret to healthy ageing is a healthy brain. During this session, Professor Cassandra Szoeke will:

· Show how the brain changes as we age

· Help you identify warning signs that something could be serious

· Discuss brain diseases like dementia, but also brain impairments like mild cognitive impairment and mental health

· Demonstrate how a focus on brain health and lifestyle choices can help protect the brain from further decline

· Discuss the impact of caregiving on brain health – learn all about the U shape curve

· Provide strategies to improve brain and mental health

· Share tips on how to support our family, friends and community

Professor Cassandra Szoeke is a general physician, consultant neurologist and multi-award-winning clinical researcher who is Director of the Healthy Ageing Program at the University of Melbourne and author of the book Secrets of Women’s Healthy Ageing (she knows her stuff). She is also the Principle investigator of the AgeHappy Healthy Ageing Project.

For catering purposes, please register online: www.stickytickets.com.au/DBC85 or by phone: 9298 8827. Otherwise you can opt to just turn-up on the day

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When

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday 21 May 2024
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Contact

03 9800 6470

Where

Knox Program Room
Knox Library - Ngarrgoo
425 Burwood Hwy
Westfield Knox - Above Rebel Sport
Wantirna South VIC
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Event Partner

Proudly presented with Knox City Council

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