Exercise for Healthy Aging

Posted on February 16, 2025 by autocreate740

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You all know that I am a BIG FAN of Senior Planet. Once again, they are giving you guidelines for healthy aging. It’s free ! All you have to do is join in for the information and fun. Click the links below for the details.

WHEN

Thursday February 20, 2025
2:00PM EST / 1:00PM CST / 12:00PM MST / 11:00AM PSThttps://seniorplanet.org/event/rethinking-exercise-as-we-age-how-to-turn-one-day-into-day-one-2/

How can you join Zoom? Use the instructions at the links below to join.
English : https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Zoom.pdf
Spanish: https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Zoom_Spanish.pdf

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

All the best in Wellness!

Valentine’s Day and Sustainable Chocolate Ideas

Posted on February 11, 2025 by autocreate740

Hello Everyone,
As you know, for 2025 the basic theme for all of my blogs will include ideas to support taking action to participate in helping alleviate Climate Change challenges.

Having said that, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and guess what? You can participate by choosing Sustainable Chocolate to give to your loved ones and friends. This is a “win, win” for you and for the Planet by taking part in Climate Action !

So what is Sustainable Chocolate and why choose it to help with Climate Change?
Use the links below to learn more about it and where you can buy it.

SOURCE: https://www.sustainably-chic.com/blog/fair-trade-chocolate-brands
A great first step when figuring out if your chocolate was ethically produced is to see if it’s fair-trade. Fair trade chocolate is produced in a way that adheres to certain ethical standards. Fair trade is a safeguard against exploitation and child labor. It guarantees that farmers are paid a fair and living wage, regardless of the market price of cocoa. Farmers are also given higher wages if they produce organic chocolate and an additional premium wage to reinvest in their business.

What Is Sustainable Chocolate?

Benefits of Chocolate Tea 🙂
https://pangbenta.com/drinks/health-benefits-chocolate-tea/

Sustainable Chocolate Brands
https://greenwithless.com/organic-fair-trade-chocolate-brands/
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/fair-trade-chocolate/

All the best in Wellness!

Let’s Get Positively Calm In Class

Posted on February 1, 2025 by autocreate740

Senior Planet is among my favorite websites, continually improving and evolving.

Monday, February 3, 2025. 9:00AM EST / 8:00AM CST / 7:00AM MST / 6:00AM PST

Click the link for details on how to join by Zoom, and to learn more about what’s available next week.

https://seniorplanet.org/event/good-morning-senior-planet-q1/2025-02-03/

All the best in Wellness!

Senior Planet’s Guide to Buying a Computer

Posted on January 18, 2025 by autocreate740

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Senior Planet is hosting an online class on how to select a new computer on January 22, 2025. Click the links below for additional details.

Class Description:
https://seniorplanet.org/event/how-to-choose-a-new-computer-27/

Class Outline:
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/How-To-Choose-a-New-Computer-Handout-11.30.23.pdf

Blogs and Ideas for the Holidays

Posted on December 11, 2024 by autocreate740

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Need ideas for health, beauty, holidays, hydrating?

Martha Stewart’s blog is a nice way to explore, learn and more importantly share, which is what I am doing with these links 🙂

https://www.marthastewart.com/wellness-7198836

HOLIDAY IDEAS
https://www.marthastewart.com/1502397/christmas

Sustainable – Gift wrapping ideas that I found on Martha Stewart’s Blog 🙂
https://www.marthastewart.com/eco-friendly-gift-wrapping-8402278

All the best in Wellness!

FYI – A Favorite Newsletter

Posted on December 4, 2024 by autocreate740

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For those who follow my senior blog, you’ll find value in this article from the Senior Planet Newsletter. It’s packed with insights on gratitude and appreciating the aging process. When you have a moment, take a look to discover more about enjoying the benefits of aging.

Many thanks to Senior Planet for all they do to support our aging community.

https://seniorplanet.org/articles-attitude-of-gratitude/

You can sign up to receive the Newsletter at the link below.
https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/

All the best in Wellness,
Judith

Chronic Pain and Revisiting Acupuncture

Posted on November 19, 2024 by autocreate740

A few years ago, I was introduced to acupuncture via an article from a White Plains Hospital – Health Matters magazine. Having serious issues with arthritic pain in my hands made me consider this as an option for treatment. I mean, after all, how could I continue to bring you this news you can use every month – if my hands were not able to type? 🙂 More recently, I discovered an article on the WebMD blog – a source I often use for research. So once again, I am sharing this health information for your use and discretion as to whether it will work for you.

https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20241113/cm/put-a-pin-in-it-acupuncture-for-chronic-pain

This is “News You Can Use” — and is provided to be an information resource of ideas that assist you to complement your “wellness” and “well-being” regimens to reduce stress, guide you in sustainability choices, and healthful living and is not a replacement to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition or disease. As always, I suggest you seek out the help of a trained professional for help with your specific situation.

All the best in Wellness!

Are You Practicing Mindfulness or Meditating?

Posted on August 3, 2024 by autocreate740

Everywhere I turn these days the keywords, “mindfulness” and “meditation” are being suggested as a way of enhancing our well-being. Some baby boomers can remember meditation and the connection with the Beatles interests in the practice after a meeting Paul McCartney, George Harrison and John Lennon had with Maharishi after his lecture at the Hilton Hotel, London, on August 24, 1967, which sparked an interest to study in India with the Yogi to learn the techniques.

For your information, Senior Planet is having a conversation regularly about “Mindfulness”, and so are other wellness websites. That’s why I am happy to share some of the links with you, as you think about embracing new ways for your wellness regimen.

Are “meditation” and “mindfulness” the same thing?
https://www.verywellmind.com/mindfulness-vs-meditation-what-s-the-difference-6822721

Senior Planet
When: Monday, August 5, 2024
Time: 11:00AM EDT / 10:00AM CDT / 9:00AM MDT / 8:00AM PDT

On-line Mindfulness Apps Class https://seniorplanet.org/event/mindfulness-apps-12/

Handout:
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mindfulness-Apps-lecture-handout-8.31.23.pdf

FYI – Mindfulness Information
https://hr.harvard.edu/sites/hwpi.harvard.edu/files/humanresources/files/may_2023_senior_sense.pdf?m=1682943686
https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2021/what-is-mindfulness.html
https://www.britannica.com/science/mindfulness-meditation

Meditation Info Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-modern-life/201307/overview-meditation-its-origins-and-traditions
https://meditationlifestyle.com/interview-lennon-and-harrison-on-meditation/

All the best in Wellness!

FYI – Aging and Mental Health Posts

Posted on June 18, 2024 by autocreate740

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“Focus on Mental Health as we age” is an on-going topic often discussed nowadays. Below is a link to a website that has useful ideas and suggestions, which may support you or family members.