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DESCRIPTION: DESCRIPTION\nJoin us as we tackle our health and wellness goals together. This event promises to be an enriching experience, featuring a variety of health screenings, expert consultations, and interactive activities designed to promote a healthier lifestyle. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and take proactive steps towards better health. For a full list of what you can expect during our health fair, please see below! Registration is required for some programs while others will accept walk ins. Please review the program schedule thoroughly. \nResource Tabling | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.\nEnjoy tabling from companies and organizations in and around Princeton to help you on your health care journey. \nJoin a Presentation | Various times, schedule below\nHow Social Media Influences the Perception on Aging (1:00-2:00 pm) | Registration Required Below\nSocial media often reinforces negative stereotypes of aging, portraying elders as frail. Our society lacks education on respecting and valuing older generations. NightingaleNJ offers tools to support elder loved ones, helping them feel valued and connected. Educating youth on healthy aging fosters a more compassionate, inclusive view for future generations, highlighting the wisdom and contributions of older adults\nPresenter: Chris Kellogg, LSW, founder of Nightingale NJ Eldercare has been a passionate advocate for older adults throughout his more than 20 years in senior services.\nCommunication in Dementia for Positive Outcomes by Akin Care (2:00-3:00 pm) | Registration Required Below\nCommunication is one of the biggest challenges families face. This presentation will focus on strategies to effectively communicate with your loved one who has a dementia diagnosis or cognitive decline for the most positive of outcomes.\nPresenter: Sheli Monacchio is the founder of Caring Connections of NJ and PA and the executive director of Akin Care Senior Services.\nFull Sensory Dementia Experience (30 Minutes) (Tours happening 1:00-4:00 pm) | Registration Required Below\nThe Virtual Dementia Tour temporarily alters participants' physical and sensory abilities using sensory tools and instruction based on research conducted by P.K. Beville, geriatric specialist and founder of Second Wind Dreams®. This simulation is facilitated by Penn Medicine Princeton Health and may include loud noise, bright lights, and active movement. For a look into this experience, feel free to watch the introductory video on this experience by Second Wind Dreams here.\nGet a Health Screening | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.\nA variety of health screenings will be available throughout the Health Fair! No appointment needed, walk-ins welcome. \n\nBone Density\nBlood Pressure\nDepression Screening\nDME Assessments for walkers, wheelchairs, and canes\nMemory Screening\n\nGet Your Flu Shot! | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.\nFlu shot appointments can be booked ahead of time for our Health Fair through the Wegmans app linked here. Instructions for booking an appointment will be sent via email in your confirmation. Walk-ins welcome. \nGENERAL INFORMATION\nAny questions or concerns about this event should be directed to CMAP at info@cmaprinceton.org or by calling 609-751-9699.\nEMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION\nCMAP requests that all participants within CMAP provide an emergency contact name and contact in case of an emergency before attending a program. If you need to add an emergency contact to your account or would like to see if you have on file, please view your Emergency Contact information in your member portal at https://engage.cmaprinceton.org/dashboard.\n\nDISCLAIMER\nBy registering for this program, I hereby grant permission for CMAP to use photographs and/or video of me taken at the event/program in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of CMAP.\n\n\nFor details, click here: https://engage.cmaprinceton.org/component/events/event/682
SUMMARY:Health Fair: Tackle Your Health
ORGANIZER;CN=Center for Modern Aging Princeton:MAILTO:info@cmaprinceton.org
UID:682-2024-09-26 13:00:00@princetonsenior.nonprofitsoapbox.com
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LOCATION: 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540
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