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UT
to host Feb. 26 workshop on
aging solutions
The University of Toledo’s
Department of Social Work will
host a three-hour workshop, “Engaged Lifestyle: A Solution to
Cognitive Aging?” on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at UT.
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The program takes place from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the College of
Health Science and Human Services Multipurpose Room on Main
Campus.
Dr. Sudershan Pasupuleti,
UT associate professor of social
work and Hartford Geriatric Faculty Scholar, will present
preliminary observations from the
Brain Fitness Program study, in addition to the
emerging evidence on improving cognitive function in older
adults. The study is being conducted in tandem with more than a
dozen senior centers and senior housing facilities in northwest
Ohio. The study addressed the
effects of computerized stimulation exercises on cognitive
functioning.
In addition, panel discussion will include area geriatric
experts, including: Tina Skeldon Wozniak,
Lucas County Commissioner;
Dr. Barbara Gunning, director of health services,
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department;
Dr. Barbara Kopp Miller, director, Center for Successful
Aging; Billie Johnson, president, Area Office on Aging,
Northwest Ohio Region; Salli
Bollin, executive director,
Alzheimer’s Association of
Northwest Ohio; Dr. Terry Cluse-Tolar, chair, UT
Department of Social Work, and Pasupuleti.
The workshop is offered in collaboration with the Area Office
on Aging, Northwest Ohio Region, and the UT Center for
Successful Aging.
Participants are eligible to earn three
continuing education units in social work for their
attendance. The charge for those seeking CEUs is $15; others
will be admitted free of charge.
To RSVP, call 419.530.4140 or
email
dgosser@utnet.utoledo.edu by Tuesday, Feb. 23.
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