Staying Independent: A Healthy Aging Series

It’s never too early—or too late—to set goals for staying independent in mid and later life. Learn about the benefits of eating well and moving more, avoiding fraud and scams, planning for future housing and care needs, and more! Located at the Stanhope Community Center.

Join us for any or all classes in the series!  Attendance is free, and lunch is provided for those who pre-register.

To register, click on the title of the class (or classes) you are interested in attending.  

Classes meet from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Stanhope Community Center (600 Main St., in Stanhope).

 

January 6, Cooking for One or Two: One and two-person households are the fastest-growing segment of the population. Learn to use MyPlate for meal planning and unpack our toolbox of tips for planning, shopping, and preparing well-balanced meals.

 

January 13, Exercise Your Independence: Physical activity is an important part of any healthy lifestyle. Learn about tips to stay active when you are busy and strategies to fit physical activity into a busy schedule.

 

January 20: Feast on Fruits and Vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are nutrition powerhouses that add flavor to any meal! They help with digestion, a strong immune system, and lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, high blood pressure, and bone loss like osteoporosis. Learn about easy ways to prepare produce to get your fill each day.

 

January 27: Spot, Stop, and Avoid Fraud: Protect yourself and others from being a victim of fraud. Learn about common scams and warning signs and how to take action to protect against theft of money, property, or belongings.

 

February 3: Thriving in Place: Put plans in place now that support your ability to continue independent living for the years ahead. Identify your priorities, assess your current environment, and explore home modifications to help aging in place be safe and comfortable.