Wyndemere Senior Living Challenges Community's Mind and Body During Active Aging Week
Older adults, their families and friends in the community are invited to join Wyndemere Senior Living Community in a series of activities to encourage lifelong body and mind fitness during 2012 Active Aging Week, beginning Monday, September 24. Active Aging Week is a national celebration encouraging senior citizens to engage regularly in mind and body enrichment. Wyndemere will host the community’s first Wellness Conference, featuring professional and personal insights on achieving the key touchstones of a full and productive life during the senior years.
Wyndemere’s Wellness Conference, scheduled for Tuesday morning, Sept. 25 (10:15-11:45 a.m.), features a keynote resentation on taking charge of your health, “Live Well, Be Well” by Donna Copeland Hill, Community Liaison for DuPage County, Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois. In addition, the eight dimensions of wellness that enable individuals to enjoy life with optimism and confidence as they age, will be explored by speakers including: Ruth Reyna, National Institute for Fitness and Sport and manager of Wyndemere’s Fitness Center; Chaplain Diane Herman; Beth Grigg, RN, senior health resource nurse, Wyndemere; and Kelly Berger, program director, Wyndemere. The conference is open to the community, at no charge; however, registration is required as seating is limited. To reserve your spot, please call Ellen Rossi at 630-681-4143, or send an email to rossiellen@wyndemerelcs.com
