TRAIL invites the public to attend “Closing the Gap: Healthspan vs. Lifespan,” a FREE, five-part seminar series taking place throughout the month of October.
Each Thursday afternoon session will explore how improved health habits and recent medical breakthroughs can increase our chances of living longer and with better quality of life as we age.
The series will launch at 12:30 PM on Thursday, Oct. 2, with lead-off remarks from UI Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jan Jensen. Note that the opening session also includes lunch. All subsequent sessions begin at 1 PM.
Make plans to attend all five sessions of this informative and inspiring series!
> October 2: "Optimal Wellness: A Proactive Approach"
Julie Fitzpatrick, DPT, Optimal Wellness, PLLC
Welcome remarks by Jan Jensen, Head Women's Basketball Coach, University of Iowa
> October 9: "Metabolic Flexibility"
Scott Eberly, MD, CMD, Geriatric Medicine, University of Iowa Internal Medicine
> October 16: "Total Joint: Understanding Your Options, What to Expect Before, During and After Surgery"
Dallas Vanorny, MD, PhD, Orthopedic Joint Surgeon, University of Iowa Healthcare
> October 23: "Balance, Strength & Beyond: Aging with Confidence"
James Norman, PT, GCS, Athletico Physical Therapy
> October 30: "From Setback to Comeback: Optimizing Recovery"
Stacey Hodges, OTR/L, Director of Therapy, and Jessica Hirth, PTA, Business Development Director, University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital
"Safety and Independence: Tools to Aid Daily Living"
Chris Nichols, CarePro Home Medical
This series is made possible in part by generous support from Athletico Physical Therapy.
TRAIL Full members: If you need a ride to any or all of these October events, please be sure to let Jessica know at least a week in advance of each date. Thank you!