FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2025) – The Legacy Foundation of Shell Point presents Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries 2025, an educational series of healthcare presentations featuring prominent local and national experts in the fields of Parkinson’s disease, cardiology, nutrition, and more.
The free presentations are open to the public and held at Shell Point’s Tribby Arts Center, 17281 On Par Boulevard in Fort Myers. Registration is required; call the event line at (239) 433-7936 or visit www.legacyshellpoint.org/events/.
Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries is graciously sponsored by The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company.
Sleep Smarter, Live Better: Unlocking the Secrets of Aging Gracefully on Friday, January 17 at 2 p.m.at Tribby Arts Center. Learn the latest insights from Cleveland Clinic experts on how quality sleep can boost cognitive function, physical vitality, and overall well-being. Dr. Amre Nouh, Chair of the Florida Division of Neurology at the Cleveland Clinic Florida-Neurologic Institute, and Dr. Semiramis Carbajal of Cleveland Clinic Weston Florida’s Department of Neurology and Sleep Medicine will explore how sleep is the cornerstone of aging well.
Healthy Hearts: Revolutionary Advances in Cardiovascular Wellness on Monday, February 10 at 2 p.m. at Tribby Arts Center. Join Dr. Malissa Wood, VP and Chief Physician Executive at Lee Health Heart Institute—a leading voice in heart health—as she presents cutting-edge strategies for preventing and managing heart disease.
Mind Matters: Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research on Monday, March 3 at 10 a.m. at Tribby Arts Center. Dr. Ronald Petersen, an internationally renowned expert from Mayo Clinic, will share groundbreaking findings that are changing the future of cognitive health.
Memory in Focus: Innovations in Alzheimer’s Treatment and Management on Friday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at Tribby Arts Center. Learn about the groundbreaking clinical research aimed at enhancing quality of life for patients and their families with Dr. Amanda Smith of University of South Florida’s Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute.
Innovations in Treatment: The Science of Senior Cancer Care on Monday, April 21 at 10 a.m. at Tribby Arts Center. Discover how geriatric oncology is revolutionizing cancer treatment. Moffitt Cancer Center’s Dr. Martine Extermann will present the latest in personalized therapies and support designed for older patients facing cancer.
Nutrition For Life: Building Wellness Through the Mind, Body, and Soul on Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at Tribby Arts Center. Be inspired by Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Dawn Mussallem— physician, cancer survivor, and heart transplant recipient—as she reveals how nutrition’s transformative power can improve your health.
About Shell Point
Located along Southwest Florida’s Caloosahatchee River and minutes from Sanibel and Captiva Islands is Shell Point Retirement Community. Home to 2,500 residents, Shell Point is the country’s largest, not-for-profit, single site life plan community, offering independent and assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Shell Point provides residents exceptional care with a world-class health center, activities, and resort amenities, including championship golf, a marina, art and fitness centers, restaurants, pickleball courts, gardening spaces, a dog park, and miles of bike paths and waterfront trails. Learn why Ideal Living lists Shell Point among the “100 Best Places to Live” by visiting ShellPoint.org.”
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Shell Point Retirement Community
Kara Hado: 239-454-8245; cell 239-310-1115; karahado@shellpoint.org
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