What Is Normal Aging? A Lighthearted Look at the Ups and Downs

Join Dr. Susann Varano, MD – a Yale University trained physician, who is double-board certified in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine — for the first of this informative three-part series. A brilliant, dynamic speaker with a great sense of humor, Dr. Varano’s lectures provide both personal and professional insight on aging. The event begins with complementary lunch from 12:30 to 1 p.m., and the presentation following from 1 to 2 p.m.

Attendees will discover:
• What the normal aging process is (and what is abnormal!)
• Helpful tips on how to better manage bodily challenges as we age
• The different types of dementia

For more information or to RSVP, please contact
Concerige at at 203-202-9883 or 203-220-9600.

Marc Kowalsky, MD 03-04-17

Is Fitness the New Fountain of Youth? Talk by a Doctor on Aging and Exercise

Aging and Exercise: Is fitness the new fountain of youth? Presented by Marc Kowalsky, MD and Robert Spatz, PT, of Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) on Wednesday, March 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Greenwich Hospital Noble Auditorium in Greenwich. The physical benefits of fitness for people of all ages are well known. In addition to improved quality of life, regular exercise is linked to the prevention of a variety of health problems including cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia and diabetes. Moreover, the positive role regular exercise and activity plays on the aging body and mind is becoming increasingly clear.