The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free educational workshops to learn about the "10 Keys to Healthy Aging." The workshops will be taught by a certified health ambassador through the Area Agency on Aging.
Developed by the Center for Aging and Population Health at the University of Pittsburgh, along with the CDC Prevention Research Center, this health-promotion program provides many no-cost and low-cost preventative services to promote successful aging.
Each of the "10 Keys" is a step in preventing disease and improving quality of life. They include lowering systolic blood pressure; stopping smoking; participating in cancer screenings; getting regular immunizations; regulating blood glucose; lowering LDL cholesterol; being physically active; maintaining healthy bones, joints and muscles; combatting depression; and maintaining social contact.
The free workshops will be held at two locations beginning in April. The workshops are a five-week program.
A session will be held on Mondays, April 8 to May 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bob Hoffman YMCA Dover, 1705 Palomino Drive, Dover. Preregistration is required. To register, readers may call the YMCA to register at 717-292-5622.
A session will also be offered on Fridays, April 26 to May 24, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Gathering Room at SpiriTrust Lutheran Zimmerman Place, 800 Bollinger Drive, Shrewsbury. Preregistration is required. Readers may call Megan Craley at 717-771-9610 to register.
The sessions are open to the public. A free resource manual with information on preventative strategies will be provided.
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