Older Americans have important lessons for all of us! May is Older Americans Month. It’s a time for us, as a nation and as individuals, to “shine a light on lessons, experiences, and issues that arise with the aging population.”
This year’s theme is “Age My Way” with a focus on exactly what the HELPERS mission is—providing services and supports so that older adults can age in place, at home, and live independently for as long as is safely possible. Here are 10 Life Lessons You Can Learn from Older Adults (Source: www.theodysseyonline.com).
- Life isn’t short if you don’t live it that way. Strive to enjoy every moment.
- Adaptation will come with the changes you make. Be resilient.
- Youth is a blessing. Enjoy your youth; it won’t be with you forever.
- Enjoy the world around you. Travel often and enjoy the little things when you do.
- Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!
- Your life is all yours. Stop worrying about what others think.
- Stay off your high horse. Be humble; you never know what someone might be going through.
- Be mature but learn when to lighten up. Find humor in the little things.
- Don’t take everything to heart. Again, you never know what someone is going through so if someone snaps at you, walk away. It doesn’t make them a bad person, just means they’re having a bad day.
- Never lose compassion. Be positive and treat others with kindness.
Calendar of Events
Grow Young Fitness Program for Seniors Barnesville
Channel 12 at 9:05am and 4:05pm Monday through Friday.
Medication Management - mAY 25
Medication Management, Wednesday, May 25th, Bville Senior Community Center. Minnesota seniors are invited to take advantage of a program designed solely to help you learn more about the medications you are taking and to have expert advice about your medications from pharmacists who are medication specialists. Free medication assessments are funded by a federal grant and sponsored by Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging and Lake Region Healthcare. These individual assessments are by appointment only and take 30-60 minutes.
Call HELPERS for more information and/or to schedule your private medication assessment session.
By APPOINTMENT ONLY
Seeking Table Hosts
Seeking Table Hosts for our 1st Tour of Tables Brunch Fundraiser, Saturday, May21st, 10am-12pm, Hildebrand Hall, Barnesville.
Tour of Tables is a unique fundraising event in which the general public is invited to “tour” imaginative tablescapes designed by Table Hosts. The theme for our Tour of Tables event is Anything Spring. Each Table Host decorates her designated table which will seat 6-10 guests, whatever the table host decides. The Table Host is responsible for selling the tickets for her table.
The tickets will be $20 per person and will include viewing of all the uniquely decorated tables, a delicious brunch, and entertainment. There will be a silent auction and a raffle for a special, handmade quilt. For more information and/or to sign up as a Table Host for this fun event, contact HELPERS.
Let your creativity shine at our first Tour of Tables event!
Exercise Seniors
Mondays, and Thursdays
Exercises for Seniors,
on Mondays, and Thursdays, 9:30-10,
Bville Senior Community Center.
This is a basic, low impact strengthening exercise program to promote body movement and strength. No pre-registration is required.
Just show up and have fun while also doing your body good!
Game Day!
Tuesday & Friday
Game Day every Tuesday & Friday, 12:45 to 3pm, at the Bville Senior Community Center
Join in the fun & games such as Pinochle, Whist, Hand & Foot and Rummy with other area seniors. Coffee and treats served following the activities. The Senior Community Center is located at 501 2nd Ave. NE. Call 218-493-4277 for more information. Transportation assistance can be provided by calling HELPERS in advance.
Toenail Clipping Clinic
WHAT: Toenail Clipping Clinic, Monday, June 6th
TIME: Beginning at 10:30am
LOCATION: Bville Senior Community Center.
By appointment only.
Call HELPERS to reserve your spot.
COMING IN JUNE! Stroke Education & Prevention Event
The Barnesville Senior Community Center is available for rental for your gatherings.
Contact Eva at 218-493-4277 for information and to make your reservation.