Healthy Aging Initiative

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Healthy LIVING while aging! (2025-08)

In this newsletter, come read about National Senior Citizens Day and why the name should be updated. You can also learn some summer safety tips and three yummy fruit popsicles recipes to help you cool down this summer!

Healthy LIVING while aging! (2025-07)

Happy Summer! Start the summer off right by reading this newsletter on summer safety and summer food safety. You can also learn about Pickle ball and how popular the sport is getting.

Healthy LIVING while aging! (2024-07)

In honor of National Disability Independence Month, read this informative article about celebrating independence. Learn how to contact the Nevada Care Connection Resource Center. A new series of virtual Bingocize classes will be starting soon! There are also resources for senior nutrition programs throughout the state.

About the Health Aging Initiative program

Using the expertise that Extension offers, from Health & Nutrition and Horticulture to Family Resilience and Small Business programs and everything in between, the Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) can connect you with the resources you need to navigate aging and the aging trend. The HAI program offers several trainings for adults over 50 and those who work with, support and serve as care partners for older adults. There are also classes addressing physical activity and nutrition through our Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), information on becoming a Master Gardener, Nevada Naturalist, or to learn more about the Nevada Radon Education Program. Extension and HAI programs outline the many careers in aging, professional and workforce development, and a curriculum to address aging perceptions and how the aging trend will affect all careers. If you would like a Botanic Garden Tour of our Paradise Campus, learn about volunteer opportunities, or participate in a class, training or focus group, please contact HealthyAging@unr.edu.

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 will help participants gain the skills and tools they need to manage their health, remain economically secure and contribute actively to society.

INTERESTED IN HOSTING AN AGING MASTERY PROGRAM® CLASS?

Bingocize®

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!

SCHEDULE A BINGOCIZE® CLASS OR BECOME A VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTOR.

Cooking Matters

Cooking Matters provides recipes, tips and community resources to help individuals and their families eat better on a budget. It also offers resources to help individuals and caregivers develop their skills when shopping for and cooking healthy foods on a budget. Learn how to freeze herbs, involve all family members in cooking and find local partners near you.

INTERESTED IN PLANNING A COOKING MATTERS CLASS?

an older man cooking with his granddaughter

Disrupt Aging

Adapted from an interactive evidence-based curriculum developed by AARP® that challenges students to examine their aging perceptions and think about how the growing aging population is relevant to their personal lives and future careers. Taught by extensively trained facilitators in the classroom or virtually.

SCHEDULE A DISRUPT AGING CAREER OR COMMUNITY CLASS TODAY!

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