Tuesday, September 3: Senior Living Communities – The Inside Scoop
Have you ever had a question about senior living options and didn’t know who to ask? Join Senior Learning Institute for a conversation about various aspects of life after retirement where experts will be on hand to answer your questions.

Tuesday, September 10: Signs of Dehydration
Fox Rehabilitation will teach the signs of dehydration, the importance of hydration, treatment options and when to call the doctor.

Thursday, September 12: Keeping Both Feet on the Ground - Take Control, Prevent Falls
Join this session, led by St. Luke's Occupational Therapy, to learn ways to increase your balance and improve safety around your home to prevent falls.

Tuesday, October 1: Planning Travel in Retirement
Traveling does not have to be overwhelming or expensive! Senior Learning Institute will introduce you to planning resources and travel tips.

Tuesday, October 8: Fall Risk Reduction for Older Adults
Fox Rehabilitation will discuss the statistics, fear of falling, intrinsic risk factors, environmental safety, and interventions of physical therapists and occupational therapists.

Thursday, October 17: Navigating Senior Living Options
Transitions for Senior Living will discuss the different levels of care and types of senior living available, when and how to choose, what to look out for, and various costs associated with senior living. Learn the steps to be better organized and prepared for the transition, and leave feeling confident about navigating your next steps.

Thursday, October 24: Ensuring Safe Supplement Use - Oversight, Risks and Drug Interactions
Discover the ins and outs of supplement safety, led by St. Luke’s Pharmacy team. We will examine the current safety oversight on dietary supplements, discuss potential benefits and harm, and share strategies to safely manage supplements alongside prescription medications. 

Tuesday, October 29: Benefits of Exercise
Fox Rehabilitation will discuss how exercise improves the quality of life in the older adult population with individualized care. They will also demonstrate proper techniques for these exercises.

Tuesday, November 5: Accounting, Tax and Financial Planning
Senior Learning Institute will strategize how to save on expenses and taxes, simplify bill pay and maximize your income. Bring some questions for the accounting, tax and financial professionals.

Tuesday, November 12: Are You Strong Enough?
Fox Rehabilitation will discuss the benefits of physical activity with any health condition that can be managed with exercise while demonstrating proper techniques of these exercises.

Thursday, November 21: Destressing the Holidays
Every year, the holidays roll around and we promise to enjoy more and stress less. This year, learn effective strategies to do that like relaxation breathing, daily quiet time, exercise and prioritizing, which are some techniques to be discussed.

Tuesday, November 26: Brain Health
Fox Rehabilitation will discuss how to improve your brain health, focusing on attention, executive functioning, orientation, memory and reasoning techniques.

Tuesday, December 3: The Truth About Driving After 80
As we age, we may see a decline in our abilities to drive and wonder when it’s time to leave the driving to someone else. This is not an easy decision, but one we need to consider before it’s made for us. In this discussion, Senior Learning Institute will talk about the challenges associated with driving as we age, as well as strategies for safely remaining behind the wheel.

Wednesday, December 11: The Power of Positive Touch
In a society where people are becoming increasingly isolated, Dr. Cypress Garrett, chiropractor and doula with St. Luke’s, reviews the symptoms of touch deprivation, including increased anxiety, aggression, depression, fatigue and difficulty sleeping. Join us as she leads a conversation is open to questions from the audience about the importance of positive touch.

Tuesday, December 17: Energy Conservation
Fox Rehabilitation will discuss how to conserve your energy when everyday tasks can seem difficult.  Learn how to refine your approach to tasks to unlock your full potential by strategically planning, pacing, prioritizing and positioning yourself.