May 2024
Spring has arrived in North Carolina with it comes all of nature’s beauty that we so eagerly anticipate- the trees with their bright green leaves, fragrant flowers blossoming in a full array of watercolor hues, and yes… there’s also the pollen. For so many, spring is also a time of watery eyes, runny noses, and uncontrolled sneezing. So, is there a way to enjoy the beauty of spring while avoiding the most common allergy symptoms? Attendees of May’s AgingWell will hear from Jennifer Thompson, MD, with the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Allergy and Immunology clinics on what we can do to best protect ourselves from spring’s allergens.
The days are getting longer, and the weather is becoming warmer, so it is the perfect time to create a 1-plate meal that is healthy, light, and ideal to enjoy on a lovely spring evening! Salad Niçoise may sound fancy, but in fact, it is a delicious Mediterranean-type meal that is easy to create as well as to modify to suit your individual tastes and preferences! Join home chef and Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s very own Don McClain, MD, PhD, as he demonstrates how easy it is to prepare this beautiful dish that is perfect for yourself, or for a weekend dinner party with friends!
Gentle yoga is particularly beneficial for older adults, catering to their unique needs and promoting overall health and well-being. This class will focus on improving flexibility, mobility, balance, and stability, all of which can help manage joint pain and inflammation. Attendees will also learn techniques to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and cultivate a mind-body connection. Find peace and improve your well-being with Gentle Yoga led by Holistic Health Practitioner, Ariel Rubin of House Call Counseling & Healing Arts.
While it is FREE to participate in the AgingWell Series, we ask that anyone who wants to participate please e-mail us at: AgingWellSeries@WakeHealth.edu and you will be sent the link to join the meeting.
It is especially important for first-time attendees to register so that you will receive the follow-up information from each program which includes:
- Recipes from the cooking demonstrations
- Notes from the presentations