Topic: social engagement
Tai Chi. Spanish conversation. Tie-dye workshop. Forest therapy guided walks. Community dining. Line dancing. Haircuts. Social media class. Needle arts. Memory loss program. Zumba. Scrabble. Song Circle. Jewelry making. Caregivers support group. Computer lab. Watercolor painting. Pinochle. Foot care. Yoga. Men’s Group. Medicare counseling. Mah Jongg. Dental hygiene clinic. Improv. Ukelele song group. Book club. Acupuncture…and more!
Where are all these programs, activities, events, and services happening? At your local senior center!
September is National Senior Center Month, an invitation to challenge outdated perceptions of aging and senior centers and explore this year’s theme of Powering Possibilities: Flip the Script. …
May is Older Americans Month (OAM). This year’s OAM theme is Powered by Connection, recognizing “the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.”
As Aging Life Care professionals and Creative Engagement Specialists, we understand how vital meaningful relationships and social connections are to quality of life and individual well-being, especially as we age. This is supported by research and our experiences working with clients and other older adults and their supports. …
“Gathering again is going to be complicated and possibly uncomfortable. Naming the elephant in the room is the most powerful tool we have. We need to make the implicit explicit. Even if the elephant is just awkwardness, naming what’s happening and making it explicit allows everybody to take a breath.” ~Priya Parker, author, The Art of Gathering and guest on the Dare to Lead podcast with Brené Brown
If there was a prescription with the following benefits, would you want it?
- Strengthens your immune system
- Challenges you intellectually
- Sharpens your memory
- Helps you heal more quickly from illness and injury
- Boosts your mood
- Motivates you to engage in physical activity, social and creative engagement, and eating well
- Provides a space for tears and laughter
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The Value of Friendships and Reconnecting in the ‘Now’ NormalRead More »
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. We thought it would be helpful to share some best practices we’ve adopted over the years in caring for ourselves, while also working to reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or delaying its progression or onset.
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8 Tips for Reducing the Risk of Developing Alzheimer’sRead More »