1. Healthy Aging: Senior Center Perspective

3. Programs at the Senior Center
Affinity Groups: Current affairs, dementia friendly Memory Cafes, men’s club, LGBTQ, knitting, Spanish and French conversation
Arts and Music: ceramics, concerts, movies, orchestra, painting, swing band, theater
Educational: book clubs, brain health, computers, creative writing, language, trips
Fitness: aerobics, chair exercise, meditation, Nia (dance), yoga, Zumba
Health: health maintenance clinics and screenings, lectures, seminars, shredding day, providing daily lunch
Recreation: billiards, bingo, bridge, canasta, cards, chess, mah jongg, parties
Support Groups: bereavement, caregiver, clutter support, low vision, Parkinson’s
Transportation Services: taxi vouchers, parking stickers, learning to use Uber/Lyft
Social Services: assistance in understanding and assessing services, financial assistance, home care referrals, and more

4. What does it mean to be part of the age-friendly network?
Commit to build a coordinated effort to:
Engage cities – plan to be more livable & to tap the potential of older people
Adapt structures & services– to be accessible & inclusive of older people and others who have varying needs & capacities
Build public awareness – underscore what is good for older people is good for all!
AARP Livable Communities: An Evaluation Guide
Age-friendly concept, International Association of Gerontology & Geriatrics in Rio de Janeiro
Livable/Age-friendly Cities & Communities Network
2016 Newton Designated an Age Friendly Community

5. What are the age-friendly domains
What are the age-friendly domains? Elements that contribute to an environment for healthy, productive & happy lives (defined by the AARP)
Arts & Cultural Opportunities
Housing
Civic Participation & Employment
Outdoors Spaces & Buildings
Community Health Services
Respect & Social Inclusion
Communication & Information
Social Participation
Educational Opportunities
Transportation
Presentation by Jayne and Marion

6. Partnership with the Library
Coffee Club: Life in the Fastlane (social group for seniors 55+)
You and Your Financial Future
Newton Story Corps (Veteran’s record their stories)
Sponsor guest speakers on aging issues
Sponsor music programs, author talks, and more

7. Caregiving Support