JOIN IN ON A WEEK OF FUN, JUNE 21 - 25
In honor of people fighting Alzheimer's disease and those who love and care for them, the Alzheimer's Association encourages the public to host events around the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, while raising funds and awareness to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. For the fourth consecutive year, Recreational Services and Employee Wellness have come together to sponsor The Longest Day at Kent State.
Join us for a week full of activities following the summer solstice on June 20. Visit the Longest Day web page to learn how you can participate in this special week. Here are some highlights:
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The Longest Day Photo Challenge - Get outside, have fun and raise your awareness about Alzheimer's disease. Complete this activity on your own time during the week of June 21. Participants will be eligible for prizes!
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Webinar - Maintaining a Healthy Brain on June 23, from 9 - 10 a.m.
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Longest Day Yoga - 45-minute lunchtime yoga class on June 24 to honor the strength, passion and resilience of those battling Alzheimer's. This session is in addition to the Tuesday yoga class. Register here.
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Webinar - Ask Your Eldercare Specialist: Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly with Q & A on June 25, from noon - 1 p.m.
Longest Day offerings are open to all full- and part-time employees on all campuses. To learn more and register for any of The Longest Day activities, or to donate to the Alzheimer's Association, visit the Longest Day web page. Those participating in the wellness rewards program can earn up to 40 Tier 2 points for engaging in these activities.
For questions related to The Longest Day or other wellness offerings for faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-0392, or wellness@kent.edu.