Daytime Speakers
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Prescription Drug Disposal
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 1:00-2:00pm
Nadli Arabo, MPH: Oakland County Health Division
Nadli Arabo, Oakland County Health Educator, will share how to dispose of medications safely and properly. Learn which stores in Oakland County accept medications and provide safe medication disposal kiosks. Nadli will also talk about opioids, the Opioid Crisis, statistics on opioid misuse in Oakland County and how to access Narcan and Fentanyl/Xylazine testing strips.
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Navigating Aging with Laughter
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 1:00-2:00pm
Mildred Matlock, Storyteller, Humorist
If laughter is the best medicine, why just talk about laughing? Let’s do it! If after listening to Mildred’s real-life stories your funny bone is tickled and you can’t catch your breath, attribute it to the invigorating intervention of laughing out loud. While there’s no giggle guarantee, Mildred does her best to kindle a few chuckles and chortles. Mildred has been the keynoter of Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology’s annual conference, “Art of Aging Successfully.”
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Exercises to Help Prevent Falls & Improve Balance
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 1:00-2:00pm
Raj Thangamuthu, Physical Therapist and Owner of Empower Physical Therapy
Fact: One of every three persons age 65 and older falls each year. Fact: Falls are the leading cause of injury and accidental death in those over the age of 85. Join Raj as he takes us through a variety of exercises to help improve our balance and help reduce the chance of falls. Raj is passionate about working with people to improve balance and coordination as they age. Wear comfortable clothing and good shoes!