"AGING AND OUR LUNGS" EDUCATIONAL SESSION AT THE NURSING HOME

Date June 12, 2026 Friday
Admission Free No registration needed

About the Event

As part of its commitment to promoting public health, our Department organized an educational program to raise awareness among older adults. Dr. Aylin TANRIVERDİ EYOLCU, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, delivered an educational session entitled "Aging and Our Lungs" at the Çankırı İsmail Özdemir Nursing Home. Held on June 12, 2026 , the session was designed to help older adults protect their respiratory health and increase their awareness of healthy aging. During the session, the anatomy of the lungs, how they function, the physiology of breathing—including the journey of oxygen through the respiratory system—and age-related changes in the respiratory system were explained in clear and accessible language. Participants were also informed about practical strategies for maintaining lung health and were introduced to simple exercises that can be performed in a nursing home setting. The session emphasized the importance of respiratory health in...

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As part of its commitment to promoting public health, our Department organized an educational program to raise awareness among older adults.

Dr. Aylin TANRIVERDİ EYOLCU, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, delivered an educational session entitled "Aging and Our Lungs" at the Çankırı İsmail Özdemir Nursing Home. Held on June 12, 2026, the session was designed to help older adults protect their respiratory health and increase their awareness of healthy aging.

During the session, the anatomy of the lungs, how they function, the physiology of breathing—including the journey of oxygen through the respiratory system—and age-related changes in the respiratory system were explained in clear and accessible language. Participants were also informed about practical strategies for maintaining lung health and were introduced to simple exercises that can be performed in a nursing home setting.

The session emphasized the importance of respiratory health in maintaining overall well-being during older age and highlighted the essential role of adequate respiratory capacity in supporting an active, independent, and healthy lifestyle.