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!

BIPOC Mental Health Support

Posted on July 2, 2024 by autocreate740

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, and this is a topic of importance on my blogs. Each blog has information which provides mental health support tools for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. When you find a free listening moment, you will learn about the formidable Mental Health Advocate, the late Ms. Bebe Moore Campbell on my podcast Episode #65.
In my opinion, the more we share the resources provided on the podcast and on my other blogs, the better-informed people will be to find the assistance they may need or want.

Podcast Available on Buzzsprout, Apple, Amazon and other platforms.

In addition, the Samaritans website has “Tools you can use” 🙂

BIPOC Support

All the best in Wellness!

Tunisia Museum Tour Virtually

Posted on June 3, 2024 by autocreate740

Senior Planet has a virtual tour for FREE! Take a look at the details below, and then download the pdf Travel Brochure.

When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Click the link for times and description.

https://seniorplanet.org/event/virtual-tour-tunis-tunisia/

Download the pdf Brochure by clicking the link below.
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tunis-Tunisia-Destination-Brochure-Senior-Planet-2.pdf

Enjoy!

Juneteenth Celebration Ideas

Posted on June 2, 2024 by autocreate740

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a significant holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. In 2024, Juneteenth will be recognized on Wednesday, June 19 – Source: https://parade.com/living/how-to-celebrate-juneteenth

25 Ideas to Help You Celebrate Juneteenth

https://www.caringseniorservice.com/blog/juneteenth-celebration-ideas

NPR – Juneteenth Play List:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/003GTw7lIICMorVOwkMjCV

Westchester Events –
https://artswestchester.org/nearly-30-juneteenth-events-happening-in-westchester-in-2024/

Enjoy!

April 22nd Earth Day Celebrations

Posted on April 10, 2024 by autocreate740

Learn more at the link below:
https://livingsenior.me/westchester-ny-senior-connections/

Global Earth Day 2024 FYI
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/earth-day

Need Help with Internet Costs ?

Posted on April 6, 2024 by autocreate740

Are you aware that you can get help with Internet service costs?

Senior Planet has information you can use about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a government program that helps qualifying low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices.

Join Senior Planet on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the link below.

https://seniorplanet.org/event/affordable-home-internet-21

Download the handout to learn more.
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Affordable-Home-Internet-Lecture-Handout-3.1.24-1.pdf

News you can use 🙂

Senior Planet Gets Personal

Posted on April 6, 2024 by autocreate740

News You Can Use 🙂

Are you looking for computer training that is focused on your particular requirements to gain computer skills?

Senior Planet gets personal with one-on-one training. All you have to do is sign up!

Take a look at the link below.

https://seniorplanet.org/tech-help

You can also sign up for classes by telephone 🙂

To sign up for an appointment, call the Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495

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

What’s the Difference between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest?

Posted on April 5, 2024 by autocreate740

News you can use 🙂

People often use these terms interchangeably, but they’re not the same. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem.

Learn more at the links below.

https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack

https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/what-is-cpr