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Health & Wellness
Self-Care Series: Stats, Facts & Myths About Aging
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesAging is inevitable, but not our attitudes toward it. Old age is shrouded in myths and misconceptions. Healthcare Advocate Lynn Croft reviews the most common myths of aging and how we can debunk them in our own lives. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have […]
Hope Starts With Us – Back to School Anxiety
Memorial Park, Needham Needham, MA, United StatesJoin in the kickoff event for Mindful Community on Thursday, October 26th from 7:00-8:00pm (Memorial Park Fieldhouse, Needham, MA) for “Hope Starts With Us - Back to School Anxiety”. Produced by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), "Hope Starts With Us" will help tella story and ask important questions around students' anxieties as they […]
Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesAlzheimer's causes changes in memory, thinking and behavior that are not normal aging. Learn about: the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer's; common warning signs; the importance of early detection and the benefits of diagnosis; next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources. Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, […]
Mindful Community: The Emotional Lives of a Teenager
Join us for a Mindful Discussion on The Emotional Lives of a Teenager by Dr. Lisa Damour Wed, Nov 8th from 7:00 – 8:00pm (on Zoom). Come join Dr. Lisa Damour the author of three New York Times best sellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers for clear, research-informed explanations alongside illuminating, […]
Elder Orphans
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesAn “elder orphan” is defined as someone who is aging alone with no family available to address their caregiving needs. More than 1 in 5 Americans older than 65 are at risk of becoming an elder orphan. In this presentation by Lynn Croft, we will learn the issues faced by this category of people. And […]
Helping Toddlers Celebrate Holidays with Joy
Zoom: bit.ly/HighFiveHolidaysA Zoom UU Needham talk by author J.L. Shattuck about five rituals that can help make special days more enjoyable for you and the toddlers you love. Free.
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Diabetes Workshop: Navigating Diabetes and Fitness
Charles River YMCA 863 Great Plain Ave., Needham, MA, United StatesPlease join us for this free event. Presented by Joslin Diabetes Center.
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“Rebooting American Healthcare” with Amy Finkelstein
Zoom: Bit.ly/healthcareLyceumFew of us need convincing that American health insurance needs reform. But many of the existing proposals focus on expanding one relatively successful piece of the system or building in piecemeal additions. In her 2023 book We've Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care, Professor Amy Finkelstein and her co-author Liran Einav marshal original research, […]
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International Mind/Body Wellness Day Mini-Forum
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesHave you thought of taking better care of yourself but not sure what to do? Come to these mini-sessions of wellness. There will be meditation, yoga, positivity training, Tai Chi and mindfulness. Come try them all! Cost: Free To register to attend these programs, call 781-455-7555, Monday-Friday between 8:30am- 4:00pm. If you have questions about […]
Successful Brain Aging: Understanding the Latest Science
Needham Public Library Community Room 1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesLearn from an expert about the latest scientific evidence on lifestyle factors that are important to promoting successful brain aging. The talk includes practical advice and recommendations to individuals and families. Dr. Maureen O’Connor explains how the brain changes in normal aging; describes lifestyle factors associated with successful brain aging; and discusses the effectiveness of […]
Navigate Life Transitions in the New Year
Center at the Heights 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham Heights, MA, United StatesA new year. Loses, gains, relocations, medical diagnoses, new technologies ... Life is full of changes and transitions. How can we best understand and deal with shifts, from those we choose to the completely unexpected? Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond to gain insights and tools to ride and manage the currents that may come your […]