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!
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.
Here’s a link to the schedule of upcoming classes at Senior Planet.
https://seniorplanet.org/
All the best in Wellness!
Although I’ve often suggested on this blog that you sign up for the Senior Planet Newsletter, some may continue to wonder what’s so special about Senior Planet’s Newsletter.
Below is a link to an interview, which was done with Smokey Robinson!
You can read about it at the link below. You can also find out where he’s performing in the future.
https://seniorplanet.org/articles-profile-smokey-robinson/
And, on Tuesday, June 27th you can join in for the ‘open mic’ fun evening at 6pm.
“Let the music take your mind ….”
Register here: https://seniorplanet.org/event/open-mic-night-4/
All the best in Wellness!
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.
Hairblues Blog
https://hairblues.me/2023/06/19/living-with-the-book-segment-3/
All the best in Wellness!
News you could use 🙂
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
All the best in Wellness!
News you could use 🙂
Below is a quote from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
“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.
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)
All the best in Wellness!
As promised, News you can use 🙂
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!
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.
Take the quiz.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/skin-cancer/skin-cancer-quiz.html
All the best in Wellness !
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)?
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/
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 🙂
News you can use 🙂
Are you drinking enough water? Use this link to help you calculate 🙂
All the best in Wellness!
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