CHARLOTTE — Catholic Charities’ Elder Ministry is excited to announce an “Aging with Confidence” webinar – a four-part series exploring how our five senses impact aging.
The series will begin Wednesday, March 8, with “Hearing Health and the Brain,” presented by Dr. Kelly Knolhoff, audiologist and owner at Birkdale Audiology. Knolhoff will discuss the basics of hearing, the effects of hearing loss on the brain and cognition, and treatment options and updates in hearing aid technology.
On March 22, the second session, “Adjusting to Changes in Smell & Taste” will be presented by Margaret White, a Centralina Area Agency on Aging consultant.
White will discuss the impacts associated with any loss, identify risk factors, learn proven tips to mitigate loss, and take steps to increase the flavor of your foods.
Details about the third session, “Sense of Vision,” and the fourth session, “Sense of Touch,” will be announced later.
The diocese’s Elder Ministry program reaches out to engage and celebrate with the elderly all year long. They collaborate with private, state and community-based organizations to promote opportunities for advocacy and education while helping raise awareness of aging issues.
To register for the webinars, please go online to www.ccdoc.org/events. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
For additional information, contact Sandra Breakfield, program director of Elder Ministry, at 704-370-3220 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
— David Long