The Louisville Free Public Library’s Boom Time series

 The Louisville Free Public Library’s Boom Time series has a new lineup of programs for January and February.

For January, the focus is health: What can you do to beat the odds of getting Alzheimer’s disease?

And how can you avoid “the silent syndrome” of too many medications actually endangering your good health?

Both programs will be held at 6 p.m. at the Main Library, 301 W. York St.:

Jan. 18: University of Louisville neurologist Dr. Robert Friedland will discuss how our brains age – and ways to reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s.  From diet to exercise, your habits can make a difference.

Jan. 25: Dr. Demetra Antimisiaris, a clinical doctor of pharmacy at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, will talk about the risk of too many medications. According to one study, the typical Kentuckian fills 17 different prescriptions a year – compared to a U.S. average of 12.

Both sessions will be moderated by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, the director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, a board-certified family physician.

For February, the focus changes to My Other Life – three perspectives on the alter-egos of growing numbers of baby boomers:

Feb. 8: My Farm Life. Meet city folk with farm lives on the side, including Tommee Clark, a microbiologist by day, a Fern Creek farmer by night;  Debbie Galloway, a long-time Louisville resident who recently moved to a Shelby County farm with her family and blogs about country life; urban vegetable gardener extraordinaire Tomese Buthod; and restaurant owner Ramsi Kamar, who is fulfilling his dream of developing an organic farm. The moderator will be Wayne Long, UK agricultural extension agent, whose office serves the growing numbers of people interested in urban farming, from backyard beekeeping and raising chickens to creating community gardens.             

Feb. 15: My Life as a Lifeline Odds are 1 in 3 that you might help care for an ill or aging family member in any given year – and that’s steadily increasing. Talk with folks on the front lines – including families and experts like Dr.  Jane Thibault, gerontologist and author of “No Act of Love is Ever Wasted;”  Rita Combs-Sterrett, AARP Prepare to Care outreach staff; and Mauri Malka, director of Klein Older Adult Services at Jewish Family and Career Services.           

Feb. 22:  My Creative Life  Do you have a creative pursuit to balance your day job – or do you dream of one? Listen to Susan McNeese Lynch, a marketing communications consultant and actress; Ron Lehocky, a pediatrian who is also a clay artist and photographer; Marta Miranda, CEO of the Center for Women and Families and a poet; Baptist Healthcare executives Tom McGee and Don Riggs, who rock out in a band; and Brad Dillon, a lawyer, whose favorite dough is the elaborate breads he bakes. (And yes, he will bring samples.)

The February programs – all free — will also be at 6 p.m. at the Main Library. There will be question-and-answer sessions with all speakers. Visit LFPL.org <http://www.lfpl.org/> for more details.

Event Details

Date: Jan 18, 2012
Starts: 6:00 PM | Ends: 6:00 PM
Address
Main Library
301 W. York St.
Louisville

Website: www.lfpl.org
Phone: 502-836-5347