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A New Season: Thriving in Your Later Years Series
October 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
“Age not at all as pathology; age as potential.”
— Jane Fonda, Life’s third act
Join us for a multi-event series on health and wellness for seniors! The focus for this stage in aging is longevity and quality. Led by healthcare professionals, this workshop series empowers older adults with practical tools and guidance to live a healthier, more active and fulfilling life.
Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
10/3 How to talk to Your Doctor: The How to Talk to Your Doctor workshop addresses the issue of how to best communicate health issues to your medical team. This workshop encourages collaboration, self-advocacy, and gives tips on how to make the most of your appointment time.
10/10 Warding Off Dementia: This workshop teaches strategies that strengthen memory and brain health. You’ll also learn about other influences that affect the progression of dementia-related disorders and how you can impact the speed of decline as we age.
10/17 Dealing with Isolation and Loneliness: People were made for community; however, many experience bouts of loneliness and isolation. This workshop defines each and sheds light on their respective causes and health implications, as well as providing tools to stay connected to other.
10/24 Having a Health Plan for Your Future: When planning for retirement and beyond, most people have a financial plan, but have you ever thought of making a retirement health plan? In order to make the senior years full and vibrant, we will discuss how to make a plan for overall health. This includes creating a vision of the future, focusing on fitness, making sense of nutrition labels, and partnering with your doctor.
