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June 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: $5.00
presents:
Nutrition & Healthy Aging
via Webinar
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Webinar via Zoom
Cost: $5
This program is funded by a generous grant from M&T Charitable Foundation.
What to Expect
This training explores common chronic conditions affecting adults aged 65 and older, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and dementia. Participants will gain an understanding of key risk factors, prevalence, and the impact these conditions have on overall health and quality of life.
The session emphasizes the role of nutrition, physical activity, and other lifestyle factors in the prevention and management of chronic disease. Participants will learn how early intervention and consistent healthy habits can help slow disease progression and, in some cases, improve outcomes in the early stages.
By highlighting the connection between physical health and brain health, this training provides practical, evidence-informed strategies that individuals and caregivers can incorporate into daily routines to support healthy aging and reduce the risk of chronic conditions.
Objectives
- Identify several causes of chronic diseases.
- Identify ways to boost memory.
- Identify ways in which you can become a better caregiver through nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Learn what healthy foods to add to your lifestyle.
- Learn five foods that will boost memory and why.
- Understand an overall picture of why taking care of yourself can promote healthy aging and avoid illness or disease.
Facilitator
Laurie Neyhard is a seasoned professional specializing in ergonomics, wellness, and health promotion. With over a decade of experience, Laurie combines her expertise in injury prevention, workplace wellness, and life enrichment to design and implement impactful programs across various industries. Laurie holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania, graduating summa cum laude, and a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management from Lock Haven University, where she earned multiple accolades for academic and leadership excellence. Laurie also holds certifications in wellness, fitness, and caregiver training. Her contributions include presenting at national conferences, serving on professional boards, and receiving awards for creative programming and best practices in her field.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Social Work: 1.5 CEUs (Pending Approval) – $5 per Social Worker requesting CEUs
Continuing Education Fees are determined by the respective accrediting bodies and are not set by PennCares.
Questions?
Contact Allison Fisher at trainings@penncares.org.
PennCares Cancellation Policy
- PennCares Support Services reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable.
- PennCares reserves the right to substitute course instructors as necessary.
- If PennCares cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund.
Postponement: Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of an event, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date.
Substitutions and Transfers: We understand that circumstances may occur to prevent you from attending a training. If you find that you are unable to attend one of PennCares’ trainings, you have several options:
- Send a substitute: Substitutions are accepted as long as a written request is received. Substitutions may be made without penalty provided the original registrant contacts PennCares at trainings@penncares.org to request this change.
- Transfer to another course: Transfers are accepted up to the day of the event as long as a written request is received. In the event the registrant cannot attend a scheduled course for which he or she is enrolled, registration can be transferred to another course.
- Refund of monies: Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by the training refund deadline stated on the training registration form. (See below for cancellation policy).
Registration Cancellation by Participant
- Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to request a refund for your registration is 5 business days before the event.
- Registration cancellations requested prior to the deadline will be eligible to receive a refund less a 5% administration fee. *
- Cancellations received less than 5 business days before the event will not be eligible for a refund and will be billed for the total cost.
- Registered no-shows are not eligible for a refund and will be billed the total cost.
- Cancellations will be accepted via e-mail to trainings@penncares.org and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
- All refund requests must be made by the attendee/payee.
- Refund requests must include the name of the attendee, the training date, and payment method.
These above policies apply to all PennCares trainings unless otherwise noted in the corresponding event materials. Please read all individual event information thoroughly.