Medical science has shown conclusively that how we eat impacts both quality of life and life expectancy. Diet has been tied to the biomarkers of longevity as well as noticeable effects on daily well being including increased energy, reduction of inflammation and improvement of memory and cognitive function. Meal time also tends to take on a larger social role post retirement, both for those in senior living communities and those aging in place. Quite simply, the nutritional program is one of the most direct ways to visibly improve the retirement experience. Join us to learn the basics of senior nutrition to the fine points of creating the optimum dining experience to address both general senior needs as well as specific conditions, such as dementia and depression. This is an interactive program that includes a demonstration and a lunch consisting of the results.

Chef Bonita Woods grew up on a farm and has maintained a passion for fresh food ever since. She has degrees in hard science and culinary studies and has experience in both Fine Dining and Nutritional Cooking. As a personal chef , she has cooked as for such luminaries as Donald Trump, James Earl Jones, Former President and Mrs. George Bush, Greg Norman. Most recently, Chef Woods converted Sidwell Friends School and The Gables of Mt Vernon Assisted Living Community kitchens from standard cafeteria food to fresh, natural, in-house cooked with fine dining catering, educational programs and consumer involvement with menu planning. Currently, Chef Woods is creating a health inspired food service department for Chesterbrook Residences Assisted Living Community in Falls Church, VA.

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Terry Gold, CMT, CLT, BSN focuses her work on the combination of nutritional health and physical health management. This integration between daily physical and emotional stress and the decline in these areas of health as we age are key factors for restoring and maintaining health. Terry works closely with a variety of healthcare professionals to maintain a balance of modern medical and natural healing techniques.