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Free Conversation About Changes Facing Women in Their 40s and 50s at Watertown Fitness Studio

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The following announcement was provided by Get Lively Health and Fitness Studio:

“What the Forty, What the Fifty, What the Heck is Going on with My Body?” 

Let’s demystify what is going on with us as we approach (i.e. attempt to live through!) perimenopause and menopause with our Studio Conversations Series: “What the Forty, What the Fifty, What the Heck is Going on with My Body?” 

Led by Registered Dietitian, Rachel Caine, owner of Trefo Nutrition, join us for a casual, yet highly informative session where we’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of hormonal changes, hot flashes, and everything in between. Rachel will help us to cut through the confusion of what we are experiencing – AND all the products being sold to us – while helping to empower us with practical tips to look to nutrition to thrive during this phase of life. From mood swings to metabolism, we’ve got you covered! Come ready to chat, connect, learn, and of course, laugh with other women as we navigate the ups and downs of perimenopause and menopause together. We are all in this together!

Aging

Watertown Studio Hosting Free Online Yoga and Aging Panel Discussion

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The following information was provided by Artemis Yoga:

A collective of nationally celebrated yoga experts today announced the launch of an online interactive workshop series focused on yoga and aging. The series, sponsored by Watertown-based Artemis Yoga, brings together the combined experiences of four of the nation’s premier instructors to showcase the value of yoga in aging gracefully with health, strength and resilience. Yoga and Aging: Cultivating Resilience launches on January 23, 2022, with a free livestream panel discussion followed by four paid workshops hosted by yoga experts Roni Brissette, David Goldblatt, Karin Stephan, and Patricia Walden. Rahel Wasserfall of Artemis Yoga will moderate the January livestream discussion and provide “learning labs” between each workshop. (There is no obligation to do the paid workshops if you attend the panel discussion).

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Watertown for All Ages Non-Profit Group Launches Website

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The following information was provided by Watertown for All Ages:

A website to connect people interested in improving life for Watertown residents of all ages and abilities was launched this week by Watertown for All Ages (WAA), a grassroots non-profit organization. “We hope people will visit www.watertownforallages.org to learn more about our group, find resources of interest to older people in Watertown, and sign up to receive occasional email updates about our work,” said Bob Shay, WAA’s President. Watertown for All Ages is part of an international movement, supported in the U.S. by the AARP, whose aim is to increase the livability of cities and enhance the quality of life for people of all ages. One of the long-term goals of Watertown for All Ages is to help the town achieve recognition as a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Communities Network. Details about the “age-friendly” movement are available on the WAA website.

Aging

Watertown’s Older Population Faring Better Than State, Tufts Health Plan Foundation Study Finds

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Watertown’s older population fared better, or equal to Massachusetts residents 60 years or older, in most categories in a study funded by the Watertown-based Tufts Health Plan Foundation. Some areas where Watertown residents fared better than the state average were mortality, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tobacco disorders, chronic kidney and liver diseases, and rate of people not seeing doctors when needed due to cost. The town fared worse, however, in rates of injuries from a fall, leukemia & lymphoma, and anemia. The study is designed fo provide information to help people age better, according to the report. “The information in the 2018 Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report can serve as a roadmap, helping to identify strengths and needs in communities across the Commonwealth,” the study’s Highlights Report reads.

Aging

Governor Taps Tufts Health Plan Foundation Member for State Council on Aging

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Nora Moreno Cargie, president of Tufts Health Plan Foundation and vice president for corporate citizenship for Tufts Health Plan, was named by Governor Charlie Baker to the state’s first Governor’s Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts, the foundation announced. The council, comprising leaders from the business community, academia, health care, technology and innovation, advocacy organizations, caregivers, community organizations, and municipalities, will develop a plan to make Massachusetts the most age-friendly state. Older adults are the largest and fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, and they will make up 23% of the Massachusetts population by 2035. “The notion that people are fully retired at the age of 65 is inconsistent with what I see around Massachusetts every day,” said the governor. “Many of our older adults still have ample time, energy and talent available to start a second or third career, volunteer in their community, become a mentor, or pursue an unfulfilled passion.

Aging

Discuss How to Make Watertown a Friendly Community for All Ages

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A set of Watertown organizations presents “Shaping an Age-Friendly Community for All Ages” at the Watertown Free Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 7-9 p.m.

Kara Cohen of AARP will speak about creating well-designed, livable communities than help sustain economic growth and make for happier, healthier residents – of all ages. Hear about the City of Boston, City of Salem, Berkshire County, and New Bedford and their progress since they officially became members of the AARP and World Health Organization (WHO) Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The event is presented by Watertown Community Foundation, WatertownTogether,
and the Marshall Home Fund. Join neighbors, friends, and community leaders to learn more about Watertown’s efforts to become one of the WHO Network of Age-Friendly Communities.

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Watertown Groups Hosting Healthy Aging Forum at Coolidge Apartments

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The next Watertown Healthy Aging Forum will take place on June 24 at the Apartments at Coolidge School. The event on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 7-9 p.m. (6:30 sign-in) at the Auditorium at the Coolidge School Apartments, 319 Arlington St., Watertown. The event is open to the public. Learn lessons from 5 towns where many people live to 100
We’ll view and discuss Blue Zones* videos
What key steps can all of us, youngsters – middle aged – or older, take to live healthier, longer lives? Can Watertown apply these lessons?

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MIT Expert Coming to Watertown to Speak About Vibrant Aging

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Join your Watertown neighbors for an interactive presentation from the MIT AgeLab on Tuesday, March 31. Julie Miller, MSW, will talk about the MIT AgeLab and its research, “Forecast the Aging Future of Generation Y,” and screen/discuss her documentary film, “Vibrant Aging.” The event is open to the public and will run from 7-9 p.m. (6:30 Sign-in) at the Apartments at Coolidge School’s Auditorium, 319 Arlington St., Watertown. Miller is a Research Associate at the MIT AgeLab and a Lecturer at Northeastern University. Julie’s background in gerontological social work and mixed media production is reflected in her qualitative research. She received her Master’s in Social Work with a concentration in Gerontology from The University of California, Berkeley.