National Institue on Aging (NIA)

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Do you know that the NIA has various YouTube videos that are available by clicking the link below?

They are available in English and Spanish!

Topics for healthy aging, exercise, reducing dementia, the emotional benefits of exercise, and much more. Click the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/user/NatlInstituteOnAging

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All the best in Wellness!

Let’s Talk About Dementia

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Below is a quote from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

How common is dementia?

“Of those at least 65 years of age, there is an estimated 5.0 million adults with dementia in 2014 and projected to be nearly 14 million by 2060.”

Click the link below to learn more about the various types of Dementia, and various indications about this challenging condition.


https://www.cdc.gov/aging/dementia/index.html

The more we know, the better we can adapt and explore how to get assistance with the aging process for ourselves, loved ones and people we care about.

Order free books in English or Spanish from the National Institute on Aging (NIH)

https://order.nia.nih.gov/

All the best in Wellness!

Senior Citizen Newsletter

As promised, News you can use πŸ™‚

I have often posted what Senior Planet is presenting on their website and in-person classes.

Today I received my newsletter and once again, they have something new and innovative, engaging, and fun.

OPEN MIC ! on Friday, May 12th. Click the link below for details.

Stay in-the-know and sign-up for their Newsletter. There’s so much more happening.

https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/

All the best in Wellness!

It’s Melanoma Monday

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Β Melanoma MondayΒ is recognized on the first Monday in May to raise awareness about the most serious form of skin cancer and ways to prevent it.Β Anyone can get skin cancer.

Use the link below to view the pdf document from the American Cancer Society and learn more about how to check your skin.

Take the quiz.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/skin-cancer/skin-cancer-quiz.html

All the best in Wellness !

Free Music, Podcasts Videos Anyone?

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Senior Planet is always on point with the latest and greatest ideas for senior citizens to get involved.

May 1, Senior Planet has a class about Spotify, which is a free digital music app. It also has podcasts and videos. As a matter of fact my Wellness Connections Podcast is available on Spotify (along with other platforms).

Click the link πŸ™‚

You can learn more about my podcast at:

This podcast is available on Apple podcast, Google podcast, and other platforms of your choice.Β 

Have you signed up for the Senior Planet Newsletter yet? Stay in the loop πŸ™‚
https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/

All the best in Wellness!

FYI: Aging Connected Website Help for Internet Access

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Older adults (age 60 +) who do not have access to the Internet can apply for assistance to acquire access at a reduced rate.

Let’s get it started πŸ™‚ Click on the links below.

Income Guidelines –
https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/do-i-qualify/

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?

There’s so much information available to help you learn new things and communicate. When you’re online you can acquire new ways to enhance the aging experience.

Join a Free Lecture at Senior Planet, May 9, 2023, which goes over basic information on how to sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the benefits of having home Internet.

CLICKhttps://seniorplanet.org/event/affordable-home-internet-2/

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View and download the description of the Senior Planet lecture by clicking the link below:

Have you signed up for the Senior Planet Newsletter yet?
https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/

Let’s stay connected πŸ™‚

Senior Planet Lecture About Online Banking & More

News you can use πŸ™‚ Senior Planet Event – Save this date: April 19.


Learn about online banking and how to keep your information safe. In addition, online shopping, saving money and more are discussed. Use the link below to join the lecture via Zoom.

View the course outline at the link below: