Healthy Aging Initiative

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This hearty soup combines lean protein, split peas, and vegetables for a filling and balanced meal. Rich in protein and fiber, it is a nutritious and comforting option for lunch or dinner.

bowl with salad, apple pieces, cheese and small cop with yellow dressing on the side.

HiFiber Lunch | Crisp Apple Salad

This fresh and colorful salad combines crisp fruit, leafy greens, chickpeas, and walnuts for a balanced mix of fiber, plant-based protein, and satisfying textures. Easy to prepare and full of variety, it is a practical option for a nutritious lunch or light meal.

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HiFiber Dinner | Red Lentil Soup

This red lentil soup is a warm and nourishing meal made with lentils, vegetables, and aromatic seasonings. Rich in plant-based protein and fiber, it provides a satisfying option for a balanced lunch or dinner while using simple, wholesome ingredients.

About the Healthy Aging Initiative

Using the expertise that Extension offers, from Healthy Living and Home Horticulture to Hope for Family Resilience and Small Business Education Programs and everything in between, the Healthy Aging Initiative can connect you with the resources you need to navigate aging and the aging trend.

The initiative offers several trainings for adults over 50 and those who work with, support and serve as care partners for older adults.

Extension also offers classes addressing physical activity and nutrition through our Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Program, research-based Nevada gardening practices for community volunteers through our Master Gardener Program, environmental education for community volunteers through our Nevada Naturalist Program, and home safety through our Radon Education Program.

Extension and Healthy Aging Initiative programs outline the many careers in aging, professional and workforce development and provide curriculum to address aging perceptions and how the aging trend will affect all careers.

Ways to get involved with the Healthy Aging Initiative

Opportunities to get involved with the initiative, including through our upcoming events, are below. To explore the initiative's history, view our past events page. If you would like to tour Extension's Botanic Gardens; learn about volunteer opportunities with Extension; or participate in an Extension class, training or focus group, please contact HealthyAging@unr.edu.

Host, schedule, plan, teach or volunteer with a program

Interested? Connect with Natalie Mazzullo for details.

Aging Mastery Program®

An evidence-informed curriculum combining knowledge-sharing with goal-setting and feedback routines, daily practices, peer support and small rewards.

Classes are led by a facilitator and enhanced by expert speakers who help participants gain the skills and tools they need to manage their health, remain economically secure and contribute actively to society.

Bingocize®

Mixes exercise, health education and bingo to help seniors overcome health limitations.

It’s adaptable for all facilities and benefits all physical and mental ability ranges. Evidence shows social, cognitive and physical improvements from doing Bingocize®, and the best part is that it's fun!

Discover BINGOCIZE®

Disrupt Aging

Adapted from an interactive evidence-based curriculum developed by AARP®, this program challenges students to examine their aging perceptions and think about how the growing aging population is relevant to their personal lives and future careers.

It's taught by extensively trained facilitators in the classroom or virtually.

Explore careers in aging

Cooking Matters

Provides recipes, tips and community resources to help individuals, their families and their caregivers shop, cook and eat better on a budget.

Learn how to freeze herbs, involve all family members in cooking and find local partners near you.

Get cooking

Foster dignity, comfort and connection at life's end

Attend our Shared Responsibility Summit | Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Las Vegas

Bringing together healthcare professionals, caregivers, faith leaders and community members, our Shared Responsibility: Navigating, Supporting and Empowering Through Life's Final Journey event explores how we can collectively support individuals and families through life’s final chapter. Join us for meaningful dialogue, shared resources and practical tools to foster dignity, comfort and connection at life's end.

Learn more and register

Classes & Events for the next 2 months

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