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VITAL AGING 2017: STEPS FOR SUCCESS

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VITAL AGING  2017: STEPS FOR SUCCESS

Friday, June 2nd

8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

(Registration from 8:00 to 8:30)

Learn how you can be part of an Age-Friendly San Diego, focusing on areas such as housing, transportation, civic engagement, and supporting those with dementia. This FREE conference offers tips on improving and maintaining health through balanced nutrition, exercising for a purpose, caring for yourself while caring for others, and good general brain health. 

Don’t miss this informative event. See Legendary performer Ben Vereen in person, as he shares his passion for aging well!      

Also Featuring: 

Speaker and activities

Local resources/exhibitors

FREE Healthy Lunch

To Register: www.AISevents.org or call SHARP at (800) 827-4277

EVENT LOCATION

McMillin Center at Liberty Station

2875 Dewey Road 

San Diego 92106

REGIONAL EVENTS (Keynote speakers will be webcast)

California Center for the Arts

340 N. Escondido Blvd.

Escondido, 92025

Faith Chapel

9400 Campo Road

Spring Valley, 91977

Cornerstone Church of San Diego

1920 Sweetwater Road

National City, 91950

 

BE VITAL

San Diego County’s population of people over age 65 is expected to nearly double to more than 720,000 in the next 15 years. And increasingly, older adults say that they want to age in place--Eighty-seven percent wish to remain living independently in their homes and communities. 

THERE IS HELP

San Diego County’s Aging & Independence Services’ goal is to support older adults to maintain good health, live safely, and thrive.  They are we are committing to a process of in-depth  planning and improvement to make our community one where people of all ages can participate in activities, be connected to the people and places they love, and stay healthy and active even at the oldest ages. 

THREE SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO AGE WELL

EXERCISE REGULARLY

SEEK MENTAL STIMULATION

MAINTAIN SOCIAL CONNECTIONS

Contact your local Y to find "Y" Active Adult classes near you. www.ymca.org