Several people gather around the Cass County Health, Human and Veteran's Services booth at the 2009 Senior Celebration.

The theme of "Are you in your right mind?" proposes to focus on the aging brain with discussion on just what is a healthy brain, how to "age proof" you mind, and discover simple things you can do to keep your mind active.

Guest speakers Krisie Charnley, of Horizon Health Faith in Action, and Tammy Jopp, of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, will discuss the difference between the normal brain, the aging brain and signs of dementia and other brain disease. They will show how to "age proof" the mind with food, physical motivation and games. Studies show that mental exercises can remain effective for five years. Discover many simple things you can do to keep your mind active. You can check out your own brain "Q" and take control of your brain health.

Eric Guler of Bank Forward, after his presentation at the 2009 Senior Celebration.

In the session breaks, participants can visit approximately 25 resource exhibits on a wide range of topics. There will also be free blood sugar and blood pressure checks and door prizes. Morning refreshments will be provided. There is no cost for this event and there is no pre-registration. Last year's event drew more than 75 people.

The Senior Celebration is sponsored by a collaborative group of Cass County senior providers including Cass County Health, Human and Veterans Services, Lutheran Social Services, Central Minnesota Council on Aging, Faith in Action for Cass County, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Golden Living Center, Hackensack Senior Class Assisted Living, and May Creek Assisted Living Campus. For more information, contact Kim Minton, Cass County HHVS, 218-547-1340, ext. 302, or Faith in Action at 866-675-5435.

Lori Gooch of May Creek Assisted Living Campus talks about options with a visitor at the 2009 Senior Celebration.