Learning for All Catalog Winter Spring 2020 | Page 27

Health & Wellness
As Far as the Eye Can See
Has vision loss begun to influence
how you live and enjoy your life?
Many common eye conditions can
affect your eyesight and force you to
discover new ways to do old things.
Cindy Kauffman from the Minnesota
State Services for the Blind (SSB)
will discuss services available to you
if you are experiencing vision loss.
Discover the various magnifiers,
household devices, and options
for reading through audio that are
available through SSB to seniors
even if your vision loss is in the early
stages. Cindy will also demonstrate
some of the remarkable ways that
technology is improving the lives
of seniors with vision loss—even
seniors who are not sure they
could learn how to use assistive
technology. These services are all
at no cost to the consumer, and
help folks do more with less vision.
There will be plenty of time for those
wishing to work one-on-one with
Cindy on specific aids and devices
or getting connected with resources
through SSB. Cindy Kauffman
Date: Thu, Apr 30
Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Cost: FREE! Please pre-register
Class #: AEW10
Location: Gladstone, 105
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NEW Fearless Aging
You may not have a choice about
aging but you do have a choice
about the way you approach
growing older. What better way
than fearlessly? Fearless aging is
the power to positively impact your
future. Explore the natural processes
of aging—both physical and lifestyle.
Discover lifestyles choices that will
help you make the most of what
you've got as you fearlessly age.
Mary O'Brien
Date: Tue, May 5
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEPG1
Location: Gladstone, 105
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NEW Being Mortal
Based on the best-selling book by
Dr. Atul Gawande, we'll discuss how
to live a very good life in the face
of your own mortality—and what
matters to you in the end. Take
this opportunity to consider how
you want to live at the end of your
life. We'll also address the role of
medication and communication. You
are encouraged to either read the
book Being Mortal or view the PBS
Frontline Special, but you are not
required to do either to benefit from
this discussion. Mary O'Brien
Date: Tue, May 12
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEPG2
Location: Gladstone, 105
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NEW Prepare to Say Goodbye
Discuss the nuts and bolts of end-of-
life planning—important documents
and information to share with your
loved ones. Explore conversations
you should be having now: how
you want your household items
distributed, what's in your will and
who needs to know, and more.
Preparing to say goodbye can bring
peace of mind so you can enjoy your
best life! Mary O'Brien
Date: Tue, May 19
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Cost: $15
Class #: AEPG3
Location: Gladstone, 105
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