The Symposium on Women’s Health and Wellness

By Diane Schwartz, Immediate Past President of Hadassah

Collier/Lee Hadassah announces the Symposium on Women’s Health & Wellness, “Body, Mind and Spirit,” a virtual program that will be presented as a webinar on Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon.

In this interactive, educational and fun program, participants will learn many aspects of self-care and the important interrelationship of body, mind and spirit.

“This program is an outreach to follow Hadassah’s commitment to women’s health, and builds upon Hadassah’s focus on health care and medical research in Jerusalem,” said Chapter President Joyce Toub, who added, “Geared to the community as well as Hadassah members, participants will hear from experts in their fields about topical issues and can join the conversations through Q&A opportunities.”

The symposium presents keynote speaker, Dr. Marc Agronin, who will address, “The End of Old Age, Living a Longer, More Purposeful Life.”

Dr. Marc Agronin

Dr. Agronin is senior vice president of behavioral health and chief medical officer for Miami Jewish Health’s MIND Institute, which provides a wide range of services for individuals with memory changes, Alzheimer’s disease, and all other neurocognitive disorders. He is a leading expert on Alzheimer’s and geriatric mental health as well as a sought-after speaker and author of 10 books and numerous articles.

A panel discussion, “Body, Mind & Spirit” brings together local experts to discuss the importance of emotional health, care for the caregivers and nutrition for women’s heart health.

Join Judith Belmont, psychotherapist, consultant, mental health author and motivational speaker; Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, president/ CEO of Naples Senior Center, who has been a consultant, author and professor at academic institutions; and Dee Harris, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, licensed dietitian/nutritionist, certifi ed diabetes educator and owner of D-Signed Nutrition, offering personalized health consulting.

Other highlights include “Interludes” on the importance of movement, the power of laughter and the joy of music, all contributing to health and wellness.

We invite you to mark your calendar for Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to noon. To register and receive the link, contact Carol Weisberg at carolw@tetragonia.com.