Brain health and mobility on topic at West Lincoln seniors’ fair

West Lincoln is pleased to be welcoming Dr. Anthony Levinson and Dr. Brenda Vrkljan from McMaster University to the upcoming Seniors’ Active Living and Information Fair on September 26. The duo will be the first guest speakers of the event, discussing dementia and dementia risk reduction – considerations for staying mobile and healthy in later life.

Dr. Levinson, Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, holds the John R Evans Chair in Health Sciences Education Research and Instructional Development and is an expert in the design, implementation and evaluation of technology-enhanced learning and performance. His work impacts the spectrum of medical education, including health information and apps to improve patient education.

Dr. Vrkljan, Professor and Director of the Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities program at McMaster University, is a trained Occupational Therapist where her research aims to address the intersection between aging, mobility, and participation. Recognized for her expertise in medical fitness to drive, Dr. Vrkljan’s research is featured on McMaster’s Optimal Aging Portal and has appeared in media outlets, including the New York Times, Zoomer and CAA Magazine.

“We are truly grateful to welcome Dr. Levinson and Dr. Vrkljan to our Seniors’ Fair. They bring an expertise that will help equip residents with valuable knowledge and practical tools to support healthy aging,” says Mayor Cheryl Ganann. “On behalf of the Township, I thank them for agreeing to share their time and wisdom with our community.”

“Our committee is thrilled to have these distinguished doctors from McMaster joining us at our upcoming event. Their presentation will spotlight important topics that affect many in our community,” says Councillor Greg Maychak, Council representative on the Age Friendly Advisory Committee. “We are thankful for their support in helping West Lincoln older adults live healthier, more fulfilling lives.”

The Seniors’ Active Living and Information Fair will take over the West Lincoln Community Centre on September 26, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. This event is being organized and run by the Township’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee. Find full event details on the Age Friendly webpage.

The Township of West Lincoln and its Age Friendly Advisory Committee acknowledge and thank the Government of Ontario for the funding provided to the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario for the implementation of the 2024 – 2025 Seniors Active Living Fair project.

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