Free Online Classes for Older Adults – Berks County Area Agency on Aging
To Register to participate in Free online classes for older adults visit Berks County AAA · GetSetUp

To Register to participate in Free online classes for older adults visit Berks County AAA · GetSetUp

Joanne came to Berks Encore after sustaining a very life-threatening heart attack and extensive heart surgery. She was informed that her heart valves were damaged due to her diabetes. That news gave Joanne the motivation to make a commitment to take charge in managing her diabetes. In October Joanne joined our Living Well with Diabetes…
Happy New Year! Are you ready to prioritize your health and well-being in 2024? Berks Encore offers a wide variety of winning wellness programs to help improve balance, increase flexibility, reduce pain, improve strength, increase energy and so much more. We believe your path to health and wellness is a journey. Getting started takes personal…
Jane Fonda with a secret of aging well Dec 1, 2024 A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present “Sunday Morning” viewers with a…
Stay Hydrated This Summer What Seniors Need to Know About Water, Sports Drinks, and Staying Safe When the summer heat kicks in, staying hydrated becomes even more important—especially for older adults. As we age, our sense of thirst isn’t as sharp as it once was, and certain medications can also affect how our bodies retain…
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7. September is Suicide Prevention Month Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the CDC, more than 49,000 people died by suicide in 2023….
Screenings for Seniors: Ensuring Continued Health in the Later Years By Robert Rice, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, CNE We know we need to see our healthcare providers more as we get older, but seniors are sometimes unaware of exactly how often they should have a physical exam, receive important vaccines, or get tests for different health…
