DETAILS

Date:

October 13

Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT

Event Format:

CHAPTER

Bergen County Chapter

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bergencountynj@acapcommunity.org

VENUE

Paramus Public Library

116 East Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652 United States

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Healthy Aging (Prevention and Wellness)

October 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE:  due to the State of Emergency and possibility of high winds and flooding, we are moving this presentation to ZOOM for everyone’s safety.  There will be NO in-person meeting this month.

If you RSVP for the program we will send you the ZOOM link by email.  If you do not receive an email with the Zoom link, please contact ACAP Bergen County at 201-677-8650.

 

Supporting Healthy Aging: Nutrition, Mobility & Fall Prevention
Help your aging loved ones maintain their health, independence, and safety at home. This informative program explores the vital role of nutrition in supporting overall wellness, managing chronic conditions, and enhancing quality of life. You’ll also learn about the connection between aging, mobility, and fall risks—and how to assess and address both personal and environmental factors. Gain practical strategies to promote healthy eating, prevent falls, and support your parents in aging confidently and safely in place.

Program Presenter: Dr. Odessa Hoinkis, MD

Program Module #
5.1 &5.2
Speaker Names
Dr. Odessa Hoinkis, MD
Speaker Credentials
Dr. Odessa Hoinkis, MD, CMD is a physician, entrepreneur, and advocate dedicated to reimagining how healthcare reaches older adults. As founder of Bergen Geriatric Care, she leads a vibrant and energetic team devoted to delivering compassionate, personalized medical care directly to patients in their homes and assisted living communities—honoring dignity, independence, and connection in every visit. Through her second venture, Ready to Round, Dr. Hoinkis connects medical practices and businesses with virtual assistants from her birth country, the Philippines—creating fair, meaningful job opportunities while helping busy professionals to refocus their time and energy on what matters most to them. An Assistant Professor at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, she mentors future clinicians in geriatric and primary care and is honored to now serve within the HCCI House Call Advisor Network, advancing national efforts to expand high-quality home-based care. Driven by compassion and purpose, Dr. Hoinkis strives to help each patient achieve the best possible quality of life—delivering care where it matters most: at home.
Speaker Confirmed?
Yes