Cognitive Health Series
Listen & Learn Cognitive Health Series
Our Listen & Learn format is designed to be accessible to anyone anywhere! Whether you are listening in nature from your mobile device or relaxing at home , Dr. Romi Fung, ND will guide you on a n educational journey towards better cognition and health. We offer the series three times, each time with a small variation of topics. Don’t miss this unique educational experience with Dr. Romi where he shares with you his insights and education in Alzheimer’s & Dementia!
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Upcoming Talks
Offered in a 4-week series, 3 times over the course of a year. To get the most out of the series we recommend taking the series all together. If you miss a week, No worries! You can register for the next series to catch up or review what interested you! Invite a friend, OPEN To All Ages
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: An Intro
Tuesday August 9, 2022 11am MDT/10am PDT/1pm EDT
There is more to it than meets the eye, or in this case, the brain. This talk will go over a general understanding of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease including how dementia is defined and what contributes to this development. In this presentation, you will:
- Learn how dementia is defined
- Understand what the signs and symptoms are with dementia
- Learn the physiological changes that occur in patients with dementia
- Gain a different perspective of these conditions according to you
Optimal Nutrition for the Brain & Mind
Tuesday August 16, 2022 11am MDT/10am PDT/1pm EDT
‘Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.’ – Hippocrates, Father of Modern Medicine. We eat for the purpose of fueling our bodies and souls, but what do we know about fueling our brains? Join us this Tuesday and find out more. In this presentation, you will:
- Learn how nutrition can support the brain
- Understand how certain dietary and lifestyle habits can either support or impair our brain health
- See the current evidence on how nutrition can impact our cognitive health and applying them in our lifestyle
The Sweet Danger of Sugar:
The Connection Between Diabetes and Dementia
Tuesday August 23, 2022 11am MDT/10am PDT/1pm EDT
Alzheimer’s Disease is now coined ‘Type 3 Diabetes’ for a very good reason as elevated blood sugar can cause physiological changes that impair cognition and brain health. Prevention is paramount in our understanding of health. In this presentation, you will:
- Learn how elevated blood sugar and insulin can impair cognition
- Understand how to blunt the blood sugar spike using glycemic load
- Learn the blood tests you can inquire your health care practitioner about doing
- Learn ways to make insulin more sensitive for better sugar regulation
A Daily Dose of ‘Vitamin N:
The Effect of Nature on the Brain
Tuesday August 30, 2022 11am MDT/10am PDT/1pm EDT
Ever go on a hike in the woods and feel that connection with the earth and experience an improvement in mood? Shinrinyoku, a term used by the Japanese that means ‘forest bathing’ is a practice to walk and appreciate the still natural life. In this presentation, you will:
- Learn the history of how forest bathing came to be today
- Learn how nature impacts our body physiologically
- See the evidence on how nature impacts our brains and cognition
- Experience a guided meditation session at the end while visualizing nature around us
- Leave Restored & Relaxed!
Meet Your Host
Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Dr. Romi Fung is a practicing Naturopathic Physician with clinical interests in working with patients with dementia. Having worked with seniors for the past two decades his interests have been to support the health of older adults. CAREis welcomes his passion and knowledge in to serve senior communities by hosting the, Listen & Learn Cognitive Health Series.
“I believe that it is thanks to our seniors today that we live in a very fortunate time. Because of this, I wish to return my appreciation by empowering them in their health with the knowledge and experience I have gained in my medical and doctoral training”. -Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Registration
Open To All Ages! We invite you to participate in the upcoming cognitive health series. Each series will have a slight variation in workshops offered, we welcome you to attend at your convenience and as many times as you need! A Q&A will follow each session, See You There!
August 9-30th
Every Tuesday for 4-weeks starting on August 9th for the month join us with Dr. Romi Fung, ND
TIME: 11am MDT/10am PDT/1pm EDT
Tuesday August 9, 2022
Tuesday August 16, 2022
Tuesday August 23, 2022
Tuesday August 30, 2022
November 1-22nd
Every Tuesday for 4-weeks starting on November 1st for the month join us with Dr. Romi Fung, ND
TIME: 11am MDT/10am PDT/1pm EDT
Tuesday November 1, 2022
Tuesday November 8, 2022
Tuesday November 15, 2022
Tuesday November 22, 2022
New Year - TBA
Every Tuesday for 4-weeks starting in the New Year for the month (TBA) join us with Dr. Romi Fung, ND
TIME: 11am MDT/10am PDT/1pm EDT
Tuesday TBA, 2023
Tuesday TBA, 2023
Tuesday TBA, 2023
Tuesday TBA, 2023
About Our Project
The Artists Corner
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve senior communities in Edmonton, Alberta and Canada. This years project encompasses our work in cognitive, emotional and mental health education and support. We offer several ways to take part!
The Artists’ Corner is calling all Artists or Artisans to participate in this years project! If you are interested in taking part in The Artists Corner please connect with info@careiscanada.com Workshops and details will follow Open To ALL
Your Health Journey Series is an exploration of your personal health story while giving you the tools and guidance to explore a new perspective for the best years ahead. Take part at any level you are comfortable with. For participants 60+
Listen & Learn Cognitive Health Series is our 4-part educational series on healthy cognitive aging. Join from wherever you are! A Q&A will follow each event. OPEN To ALL
Our Movement Series is hosted through Bowen College and is designed to connect you physically with your bodies at any age. Safe and effective movements make for safer movement practices and less injuries! OPEN To ALL
Special Thanks to Our Partners & Community Supporters!
