Healthy Aging Month is observed during the month of September.
This observance raises awareness on the physical and mental health of older adults and serves as a reminder that as we age, our minds and bodies change.
It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to help deal with those changes and to help prevent some common age-related health problems. It is never too late to take control of your health and to get started on something new in life.
In conjunction with Healthy Aging Month, the Comanche County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office will be offering a “Healthy Senior Series.” We have an excellent line-up of speakers that will cover a variety of topics ranging from health to cooking demonstrations. The series will be every Tuesday from 2:30 pm until approximately 4:30 pm at the Comanche Community Center located at 100 Indian Creek Drive in Comanche. There is no fee, and everyone is invited to attend the programs.
Here is a quick look at what we will be offering during the series: September 3rd-Alzheimer’s Association will cover “10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain & Body.”
September 10th-Comanche County Medical Center-Currently undecided “Hemorrhoids, Hernias and other Calamities” or “Sex after Sixty”.
September 17th- Dr. Childers from AccelHealth- “Lifestyle Changes, Supplements, and other Helpful Things”.
September 24th- Texas A&M AgriLife FCH Agent, Andrea Brooks will give an excellent presentation and cooking demonstration.
This is an extremely interesting and upbeat series; all these speakers are excellent in their respective fields and will have some great information to share with everyone.
The observance of Healthy Aging month’s activities is designed to encourage people to rejuvenate and get going on positive measures that can impact the areas of physical, social, financial, and mental wellness. For more information or to register call the county agents office at 325-3562539. You can also find more information on our website: https:// comanche.agrilife.org/ or our Facebook page: Comanche County Agriculture.