Americans live longer and are healthier later in life than previous generations, studies show.
Pima Council on Aging, a local resource that helps older adults maintain independence and health, has scheduled the Aging Mastery Program to help teach people who are 55 years old and older how to enhance their lives.
The 10-week series of classes starts Feb. 25.
Created by the National Council on Aging, the program is for those seeking guidance navigating upcoming life changes.
The series provides comprehensive, fun and engaging information that celebrates the gift of longevity. The philosophy is that modest lifestyle changes can produce impactful results, and people can be empowered to cultivate health and longevity.
A nationwide program, PCOA was hand-picked to offer this innovative curriculum for the national organization.
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The core mission of the evidence-based program developed by the NCOA to provide a ‘roadmap’ for aging well, help people enjoy meaningful lives, master the art of aging and prepare for the gift of a longer life.
Each class features a different topic, They are: Navigating longer lives; excercise; sleep; financial fitness; advance planning; healthy relationships; healthy eating; medication management; fall prevention; and community engagement.
Local experts will join Karen Fogas, PCOA’s healthy living program director, to discuss research-backed ways to develop skills to make smarter wellness choices, and learning innovative approaches to staying healthier longer.
Fogas directs the local series and says participants “love” the program.
“They want to learn more, stay engaged and connected with friends they have made,” Fogas said.
This in-person classroom experience emphasizes peer-to-peer interaction.
Upon completing the program, participants will have set goals for positive actions within the class topics.
The program aims to change societal expectations about the roles and responsibilities of older adults over time and create fun and easy-to-follow pathways for getting more out of life — at any age.
Participants significantly increase their social connectedness, physical activity, along with healthy eating and behaviors, according to NCOA.
