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Healthy LIVING while aging! (2024-08)

Learn about Nevada's efforts to support Older Adults by reading about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division, and Nevada Care Connection Resource Centers. In honor of summer, in this article you'll also read about summer safety tips and heat-related illnesses.

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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.

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Healthy LIVING while aging! (2022-06)

This edition covers brain health and changes that occur while we age, and a delicious kidney bean and chickpea salad that would be great for a fresh summertime lunch or dinner entrée!

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Shared Responsibility Summit: Combatting Elder Fraud

presented by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension

Register now!

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024

8 a.m. registration & sign-in
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. presentations
Location: Las Vegas at Extension's Lifelong Learning Center.

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Join us to learn about the most prevalent types of scams that target older adults. Miriam Lira-Hickerson will emcee the day, starting with our keynote speaker and AARP Elder Fraud Programs Director, Kathy Stokes, M.A. It will include a diverse panel of elder fraud survivors featuring UNR Extension Healthy Aging faculty Ellen Grossman, B.A. and AARP Victims Advocate Kate Kleinert. Jessica Padron will moderate the session on Nevada's elder fraud advocacy work with the Nevada Secretary of State. University of Nevada, Reno Extension faculty Ellen Grossman, B.A., Clair Thomas, M.Ed. and Natalie Mazzullo, M.Ed. will dive deeply into romance scams and engage the audience in an interactive fishbowl activity. The day will conclude with International Association of Financial Crime Investigators Chapter President Mitch Wilson and Nevada Attorney General's Office Deputy Attorney Generals Matthew Ross and Andrew Schulke. Community resources will include, but are not limited to, the Aging & Disability Services Division, Better Business Bureau, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, credit unions, local police offices, public guardian's office and more!

Six continuing education units will be requested from the Nevada State Boards of Examiners of long-term care administrators, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. Continuing professional education for certified health education specialists, nurses, and the International Association of Financial Criminal Investigators will also be available. Cultural Competency, Ethics and Regulations will be requested as applicable.

Register now to secure your spot and participate in these important conversations! Space is limited to the first 125 registrants!

For more information, please call Natalie Mazzullo at 702-948-5911 or  nmazzullo@unr.edu

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Aging Mastery Program®

An evidenced-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.

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Bingocize®

Bingocize mixes exercise, health education and bingo to help seniors overcome health problems. It’s completely adaptable for all types of facilities and benefits all ranges of physical and mental ability. Evidence shows social, cognitive and physical improvements from doing Bingocize, and the best part is that it's fun!

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Eating Smart • Being Active

Eating Smart • Being Active is an evidence-based, healthy eating and active living curriculum for low-income adults. This award-winning curriculum was developed by paraprofessional nutrition educators when teaching low-income families about healthy lifestyle choices. 

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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.