Midwestern University is partnering with the Downers Grove Public Library to host a community health lecture series, offering free talks on healthy aging and wellness for seniors, caregivers and community members.

The series takes place at noon on Wednesdays Sept. 17 through Oct. 8, covering topics including eye health, lifestyle medicine, oral health and cognitive function.

Attendance is free, and individuals may register at https://dglibrary.org/ for one or all of the sessions.

Clinical faculty from Midwestern University’s multispecialty clinic will share their expertise in dental care, family medicine, optometry, physical therapy and speech-language pathology.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, participate in discussions and learn more about preventive care, early intervention and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Lecture Schedule:

Sept. 17:

• Aging & Eye Health: Protecting Your Vision for the Years Ahead – presented by Dr. Parres Wright, Dr. Jenna Williams, Dr. Vakishan Nadarajah, Midwestern University Eye Institute

Sept. 24:

• Lifestyle Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Aging Well – presented by Dr. Kimberly McKinnon, Family Medicine Clinic

Oct. 1:

• Oral Health and Whole-Body Wellness – presented by Dr. Larry Williams, Dental Institute

Oct 8:

• Cognitive & Functional Health: Keeping the Brain & Body Working at Its Best – presented by Dr. Teri Elliott-Burke, Physical Therapy Institute, and Judy Ball, Speech Language-Pathology Institute