By Eddie Roach,
VillagesOKC Media
With the first quarter of seminars “in the books,” VillagesOKC is anxious to share it’s upcoming schedule of educational events for older adults in the Oklahoma City metro.
VillagesOKC hosts free monthly Positive Aging seminars in the District/Conference Center on the Springlake campus of Metro Technology Centers, 1900 Springlake Dr.
Seminar organizer Gaylene Stiles, VillagesOKC education director, announced the following dates and topics. All seminars are from 10 to 11:30 am.
April 16: Vision Vitality – The doctor gives reasons why mature adults shouldn’t miss annual comprehensive eye exams.
May 7: A Matter of Balance – Learn how keeping strong balance can improve your brain and ward off dementia.
June 11: Medicare All Year Long – Keep ahead of changing Medicare rules and connect with a trusted agent.
July 9: How to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime – Steps to take now and how to create a plan for your future.
Aug. 13: Hear Today, Hear Tomorrow – Explore the different types of hearing aids available, their benefits and latest advancements.
Sept. 10: Don’t Die Without These Documents – Critical legal documents every individual should have in place.
Oct. 8: Successful Sleep – Actionable insights to help you achieve sleep success.
Nov. 12: What is a Good Death? – The emotional and psychological journey of healing after experiencing loss.
Dec. 10: Mindset Makeover – How shifting our mental approach can lead to improvement in our personal and professional life.
Stiles said the seminars are free thanks to the generous sponsorship of organizations which are provided a table at the seminars to share their offerings without sales pitches.
The sponsors include Providence Home Care, Guardian Angels Concierge Services, Sam’s Club, Complete OK, Concordia Life Plan Community, Stretch Zone, Oklahoma Human Services, Nerve Renewal Neuropathy Clinic, Wright Law Firm, Avem Health Partners, Directors Life Assurance, Oklahoma City Rehabilitation Hospital, Wellness & Longevity, NewView Oklahoma, Hearts for Hearing, Navigating Medicare and Senior Living Truth Series.
The Positive Aging events also offer free hearing and vision screenings as well as limited transportation. Please call for details. The events are free with pre-registration at
www.LoveYourAge.org or by calling (405) 990-6637.
