In 2023, Hunter Ageing Alliance ran a U3A course on Optimal Ageing. 65 participants enrolled and attendance was almost 100% on all days. The course was held in May, June and wonderfully organised by U3As Jenny Williams.

The content is described below.

Session 1

Principles of Optimal Ageing – Dr John Ward, Geriatrician

Nutrition for Optimal Ageing and a healthy microbiome – Dr Katherine Brain, Nutritionist, University of Newcastle; and Natalie Stackhouse, nutrition and dietetics student researching the microbiome.

How good is Exercise – Deb Moore, Manager, Active, Stronger, Better

Session 2

Global Movements of Optimal Ageing – Emeritus Professor Julie Byles, Chair, Hunter Ageing Alliance

Managing the stress of older age – Assoc. Professor Michelle Kelly, University of Newcastle

Planning for Older Age – Lynn Flanagan, Solicitor

Session 3

Optimal Physical and Psychological Health – Dr John Ward

Is there such a thing as a good twilight? – Viv Allanson, CEO, Maroba

Newcastle as an Age-friendly City – Susan Denholm and Stephen Warham, Planning Division, Newcastle City Council

In 2024, we plan to run a course on A Good Death.

Dr John Ward

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