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!

Senior Citizen Newsletter

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!

FYI: Aging Connected Website Help for Internet Access

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.

CLICKhttps://seniorplanet.org/event/affordable-home-internet-2/

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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 🙂

Free e-Book About Pain Relief

News you can use 🙂

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health:
“Pain is the most common reason for seeking medical care. It is also a common reason why people turn to complementary health approaches.”

Download a copy at the link above or

Take a look at what’s in the Free Pain: Considering ComplementaryApproaches pdf e-book at the link below:
https://files.nccih.nih.gov/pain-ebook-2023-03-508.pdf

All the best in Wellness!

News You Can Use:)

Do you know about MY CHART?

Monday March 20, 2023
6:00PM ET / 5:00PM CT / 4:00PM MT / 3:00PM PT

Look at the course outline at this link.

As usual Senior Planet is here to HELP 🙂

There’s so much more available that you can use 🙂

https://seniorplanet.org/classes/