Threads App ? What’s That?

Posted on July 16, 2023 by autocreate740

As I always say on my blog, this is “News You Can Use” 🙂

Guess who has information about the new Threads App? Senior Planet! They also have lectures on other apps and social media!

https://seniorplanet.org/articles-techspert-threads-app/

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

Let’s stay connected!

Words of Wisdom

Posted on July 3, 2023 by autocreate740

News we can all use 🙂

I always find interesting information at the Senior Planet website.
Click the link below to read more about Dr. Gladys McGarey and the five L’s.

https://seniorplanet.org/articles-inspiring-mcgarey-102/

Here’s a link to the schedule of upcoming classes at Senior Planet.
https://seniorplanet.org/

All the best in Wellness!

Wellness Connections Podcast Episode #54

Posted on June 21, 2023 by autocreate740

News you can use 🙂

In Episode 54 of my podcast, I give a summary of a new magazine by Dr. Jen Ashton. When you have a moment listen to learn what health topics she advises about in the new issue of Better. A link to my Hairblues blog has additional details.

Available on Apple, Google and other platforms.

Hairblues Blog
https://hairblues.me/2023/06/19/living-with-the-book-segment-3/

All the best in Wellness!

It’s Melanoma Monday

Posted on May 1, 2023 by autocreate740

News you can use 🙂

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

Click to access checking-your-skin.pdf

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

All the best in Wellness !

FYI: Aging Connected Website Help for Internet Access

Posted on April 25, 2023 by autocreate740

News you can use 🙂 and share!

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 🙂 Click on the links below.

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

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?

Click to access ACP-workshop-handout-04.06.23.pdf

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.

CLICK – https://seniorplanet.org/event/affordable-home-internet-2/