Active Aging Week]

Started by the International Council on Active Aging in 2003, this week of awareness promotes healthy living into adulthood.  If you are wondering how to participate, you can search your zip code at activeagingweek.com to discover local events and celebrations. 

 Beyond being involved in the community, you can participate by hosting your own event or activity. Ask older adults who stay active to share their stories and how movement and exercise have positively impacted their aging experience. Especially if you are involved in the health and fitness community, it can be empowering to share about Active Aging Week on your social media channels. 

Long Term Care Planning Month (October)

Initially, some may regard planning for long-term care as an event to lament. On the contrary, long-term care planning is an opportunity to celebrate and come together to create the future you or a loved one wants. 

While some people never need long-term care, having a plan for long-term care creates a safety net in case of: 

• Illness
• Injury
• Unexpected accident

Long-term care planning is more than picking out the right retirement community. It also involves making living spaces more accessible and including home features (i.e. wheelchair ramps) that are aging-friendly. 

There are many decisions to make in order to prepare the right long-term care plan for you. Good thing there is a whole month to focus on creating the best future for you or a loved one!