Threads App ? What’s That?

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/

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

Let’s stay connected!

Wellness Connections Podcast – Episode 55

In Episode 55 – A brief description of an upcoming post on Tech4Boomers about a Climate Change app is discussed. Info about my JudithGuerra.com  website. In addition, my Tech4Boomers blog has free information about help for those needing Mental Health Support Services, as we focus on July and National Minority Mental Health Month with links to the 10 best websites for mental support online.

FYI – News you can use 🙂

This podcast is available on Apple and other formats

Read more at: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-mental-health/index.html

All the best in Wellness!

Words of Wisdom

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!

FYI – Senior Planet Interviews

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 ….”

All the best in Wellness!

Wellness Connections Podcast Episode #54

News you can use 🙂

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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!

National Institue on Aging (NIA)

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

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All the best in Wellness!

Let’s Talk About Dementia

News you could use 🙂

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!

It’s Melanoma Monday

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 !

Daily Water Intake Calculator

News you can use 🙂

Are you drinking enough water? Use this link to help you calculate 🙂

All the best in Wellness!

AARP & Senior Planet Event

FYI News you can use 🙂

All the best in Wellness!