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Seniorpalooza ’25

Saint Mark's Episcopal Church 2150 Dorset Rd., Columbus

It’s not a symposium. It’s not a health fair. It’s Seniorpalooza ‘25! An explosion of education, resources, and connections to support the health, wellness, safety, and belonging of UA’s older residents (and beyond)! The Upper Arlington Commission on Aging dreams of a future where resources are seamlessly connected, offering peace and support in this season of life, with speakers sharing valuable knowledge and insight. This is a step in that direction. As supplies permit, attendees will receive a home fire extinguisher and the important File of Life. Learn from our speakers as they focus on “Debunking Myths of Aging”: 10-10:45     Dispelling Common Myths About Hospice 11 - 11:45    Not Just Part of Getting Older: Debunking Pain Myths 11:15 - 12    City's Plans for Older Adult Services 12 - 1:15      Lunch 1:15 - 2:00  Old Doesn’t Mean Powerless: Common Emergencies & How to Protect Yourself 2:15 - 3:00   MYTH: Your Brain Peaks at Age 20. Gather information from and connections with senior-serving organizations including: Alzheimer’s Associations, COAAA, Franklin County Office on Aging, OhioHealth, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSHIIP, Parkinson’s Foundation, UA CARES and UAPD. Your advanced registration helps us better plan and prepare! Do so […]

Seniorpalooza ’24!

Saint Mark's Episcopal Church 2150 Dorset Rd., Columbus

It’s not a symposium. It’s not a health fair. It’s Seniorpalooza ‘24! An explosion of education, resources, and connections to support the health, wellness, safety, and belonging of UA’s older residents (and beyond)! The Upper Arlington Commission on Aging dreams of a future where resources are seamlessly connected, offering peace and support in this season of life, with speakers sharing valuable knowledge and insight. This is a step in that direction. September is Emergency Preparedness Month. As supplies permit, attendees will receive an Emergency Preparedness Bag and the important File of Life. Come for all of our speakers (our vote!) or pick and choose: 10-10:45     Exercise is Medicine: How to Increase Longevity 11-11:45     Healthy Minds, Healthy Aging: A Holistic Approach 12:45 - 1:30     Emergency Preparedness Panel 1:45 - 2:30   Scams that scare our Seniors Before and after (not during!) our speakers, have your blood pressure, balance, and more checked! Gather information from and connections with more than 10 different organizations including: Alzheimer's Associations, COAAA, Franklin County Office on Aging, OhioHealth, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OSHIIP, Syntero, and UA CARES. Your advanced registration helps us better plan and prepare! Do so online, by email: ed@AgingInUA.org, […]