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Health                                                              problem is called genitourinary syndrome of menopause. It is
                                                                    normal for these changes in hormone levels to cause discomfort,
Answers to everything you wanted to ask                             dryness and pain which can ultimately affect intimacy with
about Alzheimer’s and dementia                                      your partner. However, you do have options!

Wednesday, March 16, 10 a.m., CCAN                                  While men can also experience age-related challenges with
                                                                    intimacy, the advent of medications and other therapies have
Hosted by: Georgetown Living                                        enabled men to have sexual relations for many more years.
                                                                    There has not been a similar “quick-fix” for women as hormone-
Purchase your $1 ticket online or at the Member Services Office.    based therapies traditionally used to treat symptoms can pose
Navigating all of the medical, financial and care issues due to     potential safety concerns and not every woman is a candidate
Alzheimer’s and dementia can be a daunting task. Sometimes          for this treatment. This disparity in options has made it difficult
it helps just to be able to ask an expert for guidance. We will     for these women to “keep up” with their partners.
be providing an entire seminar devoted to answering questions
that you may have about the disease. Potential topics could be:     Melanie Hendricks Pagette, M.D., has been an Ob/Gyn for 22
difference between dementia types, financial considerations,        years and has helped thousands of couples work through these
legal preparation, long-term care options, how to make your         changes and manage symptoms to prolong intimacy in their
home safer, activities, and caregiver support.                      relationship. Come hear about an innovative, non-hormonal
                                                                    clinically-proven FDA approved therapeutic option for treatment!
Dr. Dewayne Nash is a physician who has been diagnosed with
mild cognitive impairment and writes about his journey for his      Melanie Hendricks Pagette, M.D., FACOG
popular blog, Organic Green Doctor. He has devoted his life to
supporting others who are dealing with the disease and raising      e-mail: appointmentsatmockingbirdobgyn.com
awareness for the fight against Alzheimer’s.
                                                                    office phone number: (512) 238-6688
For more information contact Margo Hays: (512) 639-1238 or
email at [email protected]. Visit www.gtownliving.com           website: www.mockingbirdobgyn.com
and www.organicgreendoctor.com for more information.
                                                                    Travel
Stress, hormones and health
                                                                    Viking River and Ocean Cruising
Tuesday, March 29, 6:15 p.m., CCW
                                                                    Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m., CCF
Hosted by: Inspire Wellness Center
                                                                    Hosted by: Brandt Travel and Viking Cruises
Please call 512-592-0768 to RSVP, reservation is required
                                                                    Join us to learn about Viking’s Ocean Cruise Ships and River
Dr. Trevor Botts is a wellness expert on lifelong, optimized        Longships. This free presentation will include refreshments
living. His passion for healthy living and dedication to helping    and door prizes!
others reach their health goals have resulted in a revolutionary
rejuvenation system. Dr. Botts will tell you about the latest       Ocean and River Cruising: Viking offers cruises that allow
scientific breakthroughs that will help you regain your health,     you to fully experience the wonders of each region. Inclusive
youth, and your life. Learn how hormone imbalances in both          pricing for Ocean and River cruising includes comfortable ac-
men and women can affect sleep cycles, carbohydrate cravings,       commodations, intimate ships, delicious cuisine, wine, beer,
and fat burning. He will also tell you why your exercise regi-      soft drinks and special coffees with meals, free Internet access,
men may be preventing you from losing weight! Let him teach         daily guided shore excursions and exemplary service.
you how health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any
proactive person at any age. Seating is very limited so make        Brandt Travel offers discounted group prices and discounted
sure to RSVP. Dinner will be provided as well! If you have          pricing on individual bookings.
any questions please feel free to contact us at:
                                                                      RSVP by Tuesday, January 19 to [email protected] or
Inspire Wellness Center - 13740 Research Blvd. #L4, Austin,
TX 78750 - 512-592-0768 - [email protected]                        Call Gary and Coleen Brandt, 703-715-2910, Option 1

Are menopause symptoms an issue for you                                         Residents of sister Del Webb Community
or your partner?
                                                                                           Frisco Lakes, TX 75034
Thursday, March 31, 5:30 p.m., CCAN

Hosted By: Mockingbird Ob/Gyn, P.A.

Purchase your $1 ticket online or at the Member Services Office.

A change in the female system is inevitable with age and a lack of
estrogen. Once a woman approaches menopause and especially
after menopause, a woman’s organs undergo changes from the
lack of estrogen. These changes are called atrophy, and the

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