June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging can link you to, or help you organize, a small group conversation about this topic during the week of June 11.
What are the ways our elders can be subject to abuse and how can we guard against them?
How do you stay active, healthy and independent as you age?
From helping new moms, to shoveling snow to prepping older adults for downsizing and moving, COS I Love You is looking for the special projects to serve and also giving opportunities to vibrant older adults looking to continue to give back.
Caregivers can take time to nurture themselves through Pampering Day (coming up fast) or take away fun ideas from this conversation with Kent Matthews.
Learn about PEARLS – Program Encouraging Active Rewarding Lives for Seniors – a unique in-home 19 week program focusing on goal setting and much more.
Learn how to prepare for retirement: options for saving, investing and how to choose a retirement living facility for yourself or for your family member.
Older adults have continued to receive much needed services and many new ones during COVID19, with the help of Area Agencies on Aging, as described by Mr. Jody Barker, Director of the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging.
Physical therapist and “Healthy Hiker” Alicia Filley returns, and gives tips on how the older hiker can stay healthy and remain active. Visit Alicia Filley’s website: Thehealthyhiker.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android
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