Presentation Descriptions
“Moving Later in Life: Questions to Help You Decide”
The decision to move to a new home later in life can be overwhelming. This presentation will review the factors that go into that decision including the signs it is time to downsize; what health considerations are important; and how to determine where to move. Walk away from this presentation with ideas to help you know what factors and questions to answer to define when the right time for you is.
"Falls-How Can We Reduce Our Risks?"
More than 1 in 4 Americans 65 and older fall each year. In this talk, you will learn why falls are so much more common and more serious as we age. You will also learn how to reduce the risk of falling in your home thru "fall proofing" your environment. Additionally, there are exercises you can do daily that will lower your risks for serious injury should you fall. Come listen to get smarter, to get safer.
“Elder Orphans”
An “elder orphan” is defined as someone who is aging alone with no family available to address their care giving needs. More than 1 in 5 Americans older than 65 are — or are at risk of becoming an elder orphans. In this presentation by Lynn Croft we will learn the issues faced by this category of people. You will also learn how to prepare to address solitude and life issues now!
“How to Talk to Your Doctor and Be Your Own Advocate”
In the current healthcare environment, patients must learn to become their own advocate. Lynn Croft is a Professional Healthcare Advocate. Her program not only educates with the keys to better communication but includes useful handouts that can be used as guides. Her goal is to educate the public for better outcomes from their physician visits!
"Cognitive Health and Wellness"
Cognitive health is the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember. Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors are all thought to influence cognition and health. As we age, that also has an impact on our cognitive functions such as problems with attention, memory recall, planning, reasoning and problem solving. Learn about ways to boost your cognitive fitness!
“Healthy Aging”
As we age, our nutritional needs as well as our daily habits have an impact on How we age. Genetics plays a smaller role than our own behavior. 70 to 80% of our vitality is up to us! Learn about the difference between Chronological Age and Health Age. There will be tips on how to age with better health, including healthier eating, nutrition and how to get a better night’s sleep.
"Spring Into Shape: Ways to Be Healthier"
In this presentation we discuss how to eat, sleep and exercise to improve our daily habits now that Spring has sprung! Great tips on how to set realistic goals to keep your health on track. How do we revitalize our diet as we age, and how to get better sleep. You will walk away with ideas to achieve your healthy lifestyle.
"Coming Out of the Winter Blues: A Blueprint to Focusing on Your Health"
Learn how to tackle the “Winter Blues” and feel better. You’ll learn suggestions on how to focus on five main areas: Mental Health, Diet, Sleep, Exercise and How to keep on goal. Many tips for leading a more enriched life, even during the Winter months!
“Loneliness: A State of Mind”
During the Covid-19 Pandemic many folks have been experiencing feelings of loneliness. Or perhaps other times in your daily life you have felt lonely. Lynn Croft is a Professional Healthcare Advocate. This presentation will explore what is loneliness and what drives those feelings. Additionally, Lynn offers some practical suggestions to ward off feeling lonely.
“Funeral Starts With FUN”
Learn the importance of planning your funeral in advance, and why pre-planning is key. This topic is often difficult for people to address, Lynn keeps it light, so come listen to feel empowered in your funeral planning! You'll learn the types of funerals, eco-friendly? cremation? burial? both? You'll gain knowledge on all the details to plan for, and including the funeral service. We will review how to budget and how to make sure you're after death wishes come true. Do you want to write your own obituary? then come to learn! You will walk away with a funeral guide check list and the knowledge to assist you in your funeral planning.
“Navigating the Holidays”
Do you start to get blue after Halloween as you think about the coming holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years? Ho Ho Ho NO!??? You are not alone. AARP reports that when surveyed 31% of older adults felt lonely over the holiday period. Television, social media and movies bombard you with images of an unrealistic “ideal” holiday experience. In this presentation you’ll learn how to navigate through your mental health, your diet and yes, those dealings with family. Gift yourself and make this year a healthier holiday time of year!
“Sleep is Key-Why and How to Achieve it”
Tired of being tired? Getting good sleep is more than just having an earlier bedtime and a quiet cool bedroom. Learn about the “science” of sleep and how lack of good sleep affects not just your mood but is related to our weight and cognitive health to name a few consequences. You’ll discover what you can do in your daily life to improve your sleep length and quality. Napping alone is NOT the best solution! Let’s get you some ZZZZZs!!!
