Americans are living longer and are healthier later in life than in previous generations, studies show.
A 10-week series of classes, Aging Mastery Program, that begins here Sept. 12 will help people 50 and older get more out of their lives.
Classes will run Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration is ongoing through Sept. 6, as space permits.
The series is geared toward those wishing there was something to help navigate the next set of life changes, like transforming from worker to retiree or from being middle-age to being older.
The series, a program of the National Council on Aging, will take place in person in Tucson at The Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center by PCOA, at 600 S. Country Club Road.
Tucson experts will join Karen Ring, healthy living program director at PCOA, to discuss research-backed ways to gain skills and wellness choices and innovative approaches to stay healthier longer, extend our years of health at any age.
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Ring says participants love the Aging Mastery Program.
“They want to learn more, stay engaged and stay connected with friends they have made,” said Ring, who directs the local program.
PCOA was hand-picked to offer the innovative curriculum for NCOA. The core mission of the Aging Mastery program is to help people enjoy meaningful lives, to master the art of aging and prepare for the gift of a longer life.
In Tucson, the Aging Mastery Program aims to change societal expectations about the roles and responsibilities of older adults over time and to create fun and easy-to-follow pathways for getting more out of life.
Expert speakers, group discussion, peer support and small rewards will give participants the skills to achieve measurable improvements.
Adina Wingate, is the marketing and public relations specialist for the Pima Council on Aging, a local resource that helps older adults maintain independence and health.
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