Hosted by the University of Louisville Trager Institute Optimal Aging Clinic, this city-wide awareness month seeks to inspire and encourage people to learn about optimal aging. During this month, we invite you to join us in redefining aging for ourselves and our community. Optimal Aging Month is part of a national observation of Healthy Aging Month.
AGING IS AN OPPORTUNITY
Optimal aging is a new understanding of the aging that allows people to flourish physically, socially, and emotionally from birth to death in compassionate intergenerational communities. This view of aging transforms the way we understand and approach the aging process - from one of fragmentation and unnecessary suffering to one of inter-connectedness, access to information, and resources.
2023 Optimal Aging Month Events
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ANNUAL COUNTY WALK CHALLENGE
September 1–30
Let’s get moving during the month of September! Join us for some friendly competition as Kentucky counties compete against each other to rack up the most steps or minutes in movement. Individuals and teams are welcome to walk, run, bike, or swim their way to better health while having an opportunity to socialize, build relationships, increase county pride, and improve the health of the community. In fact, you can submit minutes in movement for any of your favorite physical activities!
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Project ECHO: Care of Older Adults and KCHC Meeting
September 15
Building Vaccine Trust and Improving Access in Geriatric Populations, presented by Amy Herrington, DNP, RN, CEN, CNE, Kentucky Department for Public Health Immunization Branch.
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Death Cafe
September 21
Death Cafes are an opportunity for people to gather, eat dessert, and talk about death. These events are not intended “to lead people to any conclusion” other than to increase awareness of death with a view of helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Visit Death Cafe or email Justin Magnuson ([email protected]) for more information.
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GOLD STANDARD OF OPTIMAL AGING AWARD CEREMONY
September 22
The Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award Ceremony celebrates older adults, 85 years old and over, who lead engaged and flourishing lives, nominated by YOU! This is an Optimal Aging Month Signature Event organized each year by the University of Louisville Trager Institute in an effort to create an age-friendly culture in our community.
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