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 With age comes change. So what’s new? We’ve been changing literally all of our lives. We were single, we were married, we had little children, we now have grown children. But with age change can become more difficult to accept. We want things to stay the same ‘for a change.’ In order to stabilize our lives we may need to prepare for aging. Today we might call that preparation having a ‘Senior Makeover.’
Do you want to stay in your home despite its many responsibilities? Maybe you prefer to move into a smaller place, but don’t know how to make your new, smaller living area your ‘home.’ Other seniors just want to know how to continue to look handsome or stunning as they age, or how to stay healthy and active. If you are interested in any of these things, then we have just the makeover for you at this year’s Successful Aging Forum.
It’s never too early, or too late, to address your life changing needs.
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Choose 1 Workshop
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1) Senior Home Makeover
Learn how to reach things on the bottom and top shelves of kitchen cabinets without getting on your knees or climbing on a stool. See how to make a door bigger without getting a bigger door. Do you ever think, “I’ve sat down and I can’t get up, what do I do now”? Experience an educational and fun workshop on making your home safe, accessible and senior friendly.
Presented by Shaun Smith, President, of Access 1st, “Remodeling Solutions for Independent Living” |
2) Right Sizing Makeover
Learn how to transition from a house to a new, smaller, residence without sacrificing the ‘home’ you spent a lifetime building and treasuring.
Presented by Theresa Davis, Assistant Director, Province Place of DePaul; Gladys Doxey, GlaJon Interiors |
3) Personal Makeover
Aging effects your appearance but a little bit of knowledge can keep you looking handsome or stunning as you age. Join image specialists as they show you what you can do, even on a tight budget, to enhance your self-image both on the inside and out.
Presented by Sherree Wilson, Bon Secours Image Recovery Center and Sandy Dumont, D Image Architect |
4) Health & Wellness Makeover
Do you need to improve your health but you’re unsure of how to do it at your age? Learn how to evaluate your health and stay fit at the Health and Wellness Makeover Workshop.
Presented by Jill Mitchell of the Bon Secours Senior Assessment Program, and Joanne Merinar and Laura Eagle of the Senior Health Program |
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