A New Page on livingsenior.me

Posted on March 17, 2025 by autocreate740

Hello Everyone,
Many of you already know that I am going to give you “News You Can Use” :).

This month I am happy to inform you that I have started a New Page on the livingsenior.me blog: Pumping Iron for Senior Citizens. This page will cover a variety of exercises I think will help with building your strength, promoting overall well-being, and enhancing mobility. In addition to being appropriate for senior citizen fitness, the exercises are designed to be accessible, allowing individuals to engage safely at their own pace. Each workout will focus not only on strength building but also on improving flexibility and balance, which are crucial for maintaining independence. I encourage you to explore the page for detailed instructions, tips on proper form, and modifications suitable for various fitness levels. Use the link below to join me on this journey towards a stronger, healthier lifestyle.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Just click the Tab 🙂

All the best in Wellness!

How’s Your Hearing?

Posted on March 4, 2025 by autocreate740

News you can use 🙂

Did you know that World Hearing Day is celebrated on March 3?

Learn more at the link below.

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hearing-day/2025

Why are hearing tests important?
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hearing-tests-for-adults

Apple iPhone and iPad users can use the apps below to test their hearing.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apphearing-assistive-hearing/id1507648482?platform=iphone
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apphearing-assistive-hearing/id1507648482?platform=ipad

Android Phone users can click the link below:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earcare.apps.hearingaid&hl=en-US

All the best in Wellness!

Senior Planet Orientation

Posted on February 22, 2025 by autocreate740

News You Can Use 🙂

Learn more about Senior Planet, Monday, February 24th. Click the link below for details on what they have to offer.

https://seniorplanet.org/event/virtual-orientation-to-senior-planet-q1/2025-02-24/

All the best in Wellness!

Qigong at Senior Planet

Posted on February 19, 2025 by autocreate740

FYI – News you can use 🙂

Senior Planet 🙂 is a favorite website that offers exercise programs for senior citizens 🙂

A recent Newsletter listed Qigong as a new addition to Senior Planet’s online exercise programs.
What is Qigong? The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) provides a detailed description. Click the link below to learn more.

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/qigong-what-you-need-to-know

Visit the Senior Planet website to learn more about the Qigong program they offer.
Click the link: https://seniorplanet.org/event/qigong-flow-q1/2025-02-21/

Here’s a link to the Senior Planet Hotline: https://seniorplanet.org/hotline/
For available online classes use this link: https://seniorplanet.org/classes/

All the best in Wellness!

Exercise for Healthy Aging

Posted on February 16, 2025 by autocreate740

News you can use:)

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

News you can use 🙂

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

DRY JANUARY MOCKTAILS

Posted on January 3, 2025 by autocreate740

Happy New Year Everyone!
News you can use 🙂

I first learned about Dry January from an article in the Ajenda Newsletter, which contains numerous helpful health tips. You can sign up for Dr. Jen Ashton’s Newsletter at the link below. https://www.joinajenda.com/