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Complimentary: How Food & Medicine Can Work Together Safely
Mixing the right food with medicine can be tricky. University of Washington (UW) School of Pharmacy and The Gardens at Town Square are joining forces to empower seniors with new information about how eating the right mix of foods with their medicines can improve effectiveness and healing time.
UW School of Pharmacy Clinical Assistant Professor and Lead Pharmacist for UW Pharmacy Cares, Dr. Skye McKennon and The Gardens at Town Square Executive Chef, Doug Johansson co-present “Complimentary: How Food & Medicine Can Work Together Safely” on Wednesday, April 11th at The Gardens at Town Square at 10:30am. A second lecture about mixing medicines with UW School of Pharmacy Clinical Assistant Professor, Susan Lakey takes place Wednesday, May 9th. Both lecture events are free, and reservations are required.
Together, McKennon and Johansson discuss:
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- How food can help prevent and treat health problems
- Which foods compliment the 10 most prescribed medications
- Which foods create dangerous reactions with commonly prescribed medications
- How to eat using the new USDA plate method
“Many of our residents are interested in enhancing their lives through excellent nutrition and great tasting food,” says Chef Johansson. “We think this presentation offers options for both, plus helpful guidelines to make sure folks get the most benefit from any medicines they are taking.”
Complimentary lecture reservations at (425) 688-1900 and directions to The Gardens At Town Square are available online at http://www.eraliving.com/communities/bellevue.