An educational series was held at several of the Council on Aging senior centers during the month of June, 2009, focused on the relationship between diet, nutrition and memory loss. John Rogers, SSW, of the Somerset Ridge Center, and Director of Admissions Monique Roberts presented to seniors at the Maplewood Senior Center on June 17th. Mr. Rogers emphasized the importance of eating a healthy diet and getting daily cardiovascular exercise through walking and other forms of moderate activity in order to maintain brain health. He also talked about the role of stress and depression in aging and its role in memory loss. "Mr. Rogers provides a wealth of information that every senior can use to keep their minds sharp" commented facility director Patti Linhares. For more information about the program, contact Patti Linhares at 508-324-2717.
 

(Top row, left) Jeanne Souza signs in Henry Raymond and Tony Oliveira at the registration table prior to the presentation at the Niagara-Maplewood Senior Center on Stafford Road. (Top row, center) Somerset Ridge Center Director of Admissions Monique Roberts accompanies John Rogers, SSW, at the presentation. (Top row, right) Facility director Patti Linhares welcomes Ms. Roberts and Mr. Rogers to the facility. (Middle and bottom rows) Mr. Rogers asks participants Millie Jackson, Fran Frank and Linda Ramos about memory loss and fears of developing Alzheimer's disease before offering suggestions on ways they can keep their memory sharp through proper diet and regular exercise. (Bottom row, right) Evelyn Ferreira, Edna Morin, Vivian Dupras and Betty Perry keep their minds sharp with socializing and a game of cards.