FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2010 For more information, contact:
Leanna Moran, Director of Marketing, Senior Living Residences
388 E. 8th St., Boston, MA 02127
lmoran@slr-usa.com; 617-755-5724 (cell)
Senior Living Residences & HealthCare Insights to Offer Brain Healthy Nutrition Tips at Events Being Held in Recognition of March’s National Nutrition Month®
Boston (March 1, 2010) –Senior Living Residences (SLR), a leader in providing Alzheimer’s care to New England seniors, together with HealthCare Insights, LLC’s (“HCI”) Dr. Nancy Emerson Lombardo, is celebrating National Nutrition Month®, a program created by the American Dietetic Association, by inviting the public to learn about an innovative nutrition program at SLR communities. Events hosted by SLR communities will feature Dr. Emerson Lombardo who will share her evidence-based guidelines for brain healthy eating, and she and SLR chefs will share some of their favorite “brain healthy” recipes.
SLR is the first assisted living company in the nation to implement the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program, developed by internationally recognized expert Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, adjunct research assistant professor of neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine and President of HealthCare Insights, LLC. Dr. Emerson Lombardo co-founded the National Alzheimer’s Association in 1980, and Alzheimer’s Disease International in 1985, and has spent the past decade researching the effects of nutrition on the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
The Memory Preservation Nutrition® program is designed to promote brain health and lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.[i] Some key points of interest to those concerned about the relationship between what we eat and the health of our brains and memory capability include:
- SLR’S MOTTO: SPICE IT UP! Substitute spices and herbs, such as cinnamon, ginger, and parsley, as tasty and healthy alternatives to salt and sugar. Spices assist key Memory Preservation Nutrition® brain-healthy strategies.
- BE BRAINY about brain, heart, and blood sugar connections: To increase heart and brain wellness, we emphasize foods that regulate and lower blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and cholesterol levels, and are high in anti-oxidants to prevent oxidation of cholesterol, DNA, brain cells and more.
- HONOR YOUR INNER HIPPO: The delicate hippocampus, seat of memory, is especially sensitive to imbalances in blood sugar and fats. Increase omega-3s and reduce unhealthy fats.
- PRIORITIZE PLANTS: A major nutritional strategy is to use more and varied plant foods, including vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds, whole grains, spices and fruits, and fewer animal foods.
The Cambridge Homes, a Senior Living Residences Community located in Cambridge, Mass. will host Dr. Emerson Lombardo’s first of two separate events scheduled this month, at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 23rd. Attendees will hear Dr. Emerson Lombardo in a high-level discussion about the unique principles and benefits of the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program.
For the second part of the presentation, Kim Smith, director of dietary services, will share with the audience how some of the recipes—formulated by Dr. Emerson Lombardo or SLR chefs— are prepared for residents of SLR. During the event, the audience will have the opportunity to sample some dishes prepared following Dr. Emerson Lombardo’s Memory Preservation Nutrition® program. Brain healthy recipes will also be made available to those in attendance.
March 23, 2010 details about today’s events on boston.com, click on things to do; type in “seniors” under what and “today” under when. The event comes up as the 3rd event. http://calendar.boston.com/cambridge-ma/events/show/106608645-healthy-aging-and-healthy-memory-tips-for-seniors
Those who are interested in attending the second event can plan to do so at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, March 31 at the Concord Park Assisted Living Residence in Concord, Mass. At this event, Dr. Emerson Lombardo and Ms. Smith will be joined by Tadd Clelland, executive vice president and principal of Senior Living Residences. Clelland will discuss how Memory Preservation Nutrition® has been implemented in SLR’s communities, and other innovations the company has introduced to improve the quality of life for its residents.
Just before the two SLR-sponsored National Nutrition Month events, Dr. Emerson Lombardo will be presenting her research, including her work with SLR’s assisted living communities, at the 25th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) in Thessaloniki, Greece on March 9 – 13, 2010.
Dr. Lombardo states that “Scientists researching Alzheimer’s disease believe changes and damage in the brain begin long before there are any symptoms of the disease. Following the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program can be an important step to take to protect your own brain health.” Since research shows that cardio- vascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar all threaten brain health, the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program as implemented at SLR communities, aims to help reduce or manage all these issues.
Robert Larkin, president of Senior Living Residences said, “When asked, Americans rate Alzheimer’s disease as their second most-feared illness, following cancer. We understand that fear but want people to know that they can take practical steps toward a healthier body and brain. Research tells us that proper nutrition helps us to defend against deterioration due to age and disease, and should be part of our treatment plans.”
He said that he is proud of the work that Senior Living Residences is doing in the area of nutrition to help seniors in his communities eat diets that are full of delicious brain and body protecting foods. “At SLR, we have a truly holistic approach, aiming to improve our residents’ quality of life on all levels. Nutrition is just one of our focuses, but an important one. The feedback we’ve received since implementing the Memory Preservation Nutrition® Program has been ALL positive – anecdotally, families have been telling us they are seeing improvements in the health of their loved ones after moving to one of our communities.”
About Senior Living Residences –
Since 1990, Senior Living Residences of Boston, MA has created service-enriched housing and care options for seniors in New England. Fervently adhering to its “Right Values”—Resident Quality of Life, Valued Associates, Integrity and Innovation—SLR is a trusted leader in the communities it serves through innovative programs and services. Partnering with equally committed organizations, such as the Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center, SLR remains at the forefront of research-based care for seniors, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, contact SLR at 617-268-9140 or online at www.SeniorLivingResidences.com.
About HealthCare Insights, LLC –
Founded by Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, HealthCare Insights, LLC, (HCI) is dedicated to research-based programs and educational efforts designed to help people of all ages protect and enhance their brain health. HCI is also committed to improving the health and well-being of persons with Alzheimer’s disease, and their
care partners. Dr. Emerson Lombardo has worked for more than 30 years in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease and services for older adults. During the past decade she has developed lifestyle interventions to promote brain health and to improve quality of life for adults of all ages. To learn more about how you can integrate the principles of the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program into your lifestyle or healthcare program, contact Dr. Emerson Lombardo at 978-621-1926 or online at http://healthcareinsights.net.
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[i] Emerson Lombardo NB.Volicer L. Martin A et al. (2006) Memory preservation diet to Reduce Risk and Slow Progression of AD in Vellas B. Grundman M. Feldman H. Fitten LJ. Winblad B. editors, Research and Practice in Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline, vol 9: 138-159.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March, 2010 For more information, contact:
Leanna Moran, Director of Marketing, Senior Living Residences
388 E. 8th St., Boston, MA 02127
lmoran@slr-usa.com; 617-755-5724 (cell)
617-293-0121(cell); 617-268-1380 (fax)
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