Meditación Matutina! Morning Meditation in Spanish

Be Well Be Here Concord, MA, United States

Meditación! Meditation in Spanish with Criss Cuervo of AlmaYEspiritu.com Adult and young Latinas today play a variety of roles in their communities and in society. Their struggles and worries have changed even more with the arrival of Covid-19. Mindfulness continues to be a great tool for managing challenges such as stress, anxiety, and achieving balance […]

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FREE Sun Salutation Yoga

Concord, MA, United States

Join embodied yoga guide, Julia Napier, for this exploration of the rooting and flowering patterns of the body and spirit in a dynamic asana experience based on the Sun Salutation, Surya Namaskar. Feel how everything we need is present in this generous offering undertaken at the beginning of asana practice, and discover basic movement patterns […]

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Urinary Track Incontinence

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Urinary incontinence, the loss of bladder control, is a common problem. It can alter your normal physical and social activities. Urinary incontinence can occur at any age, and it may be temporary or the result of a medical condition. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia on Thursday, July 14th at 1:00 PM for a […]

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What is Brain Health? Thursday, August 25th at 1:00 PM (IN-PERSON at the COA)

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Brain health refers to how well a person’s brain functions across a variety of areas such as: cognitive, motor, and emotional functions. Brain health can be affected by age –related changes in the brain, injuries caused to the brain, medical illnesses, or diseases. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia on Thursday, August 25th at […]

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Henry Quinlan – Using Creativity to Improve Your Brain & Quality of Life

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Creativity is the ability of a person to create, perform, or think of something in a way that it has not been done before by anyone. But you do not have to be creative with a capital "C" to keep your brain healthy and vital. There are many forms of creativity. Authoring a silly poem […]

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” Facelift Yoga ‘ !!! In-Person Workshop

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Join experienced yoga instructor, Nancy Webber, for this 45-minute workshop. The face, head, neck, and shoulders tend to hold a great deal of tension. Additionally, our eyes tend to become dry and strained during the day. This workshop will feature 23 different fun exercises to practice relieving stress and tension in the head, neck and […]

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Respiratory Disease Review

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

A respiratory disease can affect the lungs, bronchus, or upper respiratory tract. Symptoms of a respiratory disease include wheezing, shortness of breath, spasms, coughing, or blood in your sputum. Respiratory diseases may be acute, such as in an infection, or they may become chronic. Some of the most common respiratory diseases are asthma, COPD, bronchitis, […]

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Adapting To Change As You Age: Helping Older Adults and Caregivers Navigate Life Changes ~ Sponsored by the Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital

Virtual Concord, MA, United States

Please join our panel of experts as they provide information on how to skillfully navigate the life changes that aging might bring. If you or someone you care about needs support with daily living or has concern about driving safety, we encourage you to attend our virtual discussion. Navigating difficult conversations and creating a supportive […]

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The Healing Power of Storytelling

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

The Healing Power of Storytelling A Conversation with Dr. Annie Brewster Physician, author and co-founder of Health Story Collaborative Reframe your story--and reclaim your life--through the transformative practice of writing and storytelling. When Harvard-trained physician Dr. Annie Brewster was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she realized firsthand that the medical system to which she’d devoted her […]

SLEEP – Benefits and Challenges ⌛️ ⏰

Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

One third of US adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Not getting enough sleep has been linked to many chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Sleep disturbances and sleep disorders can increase a person’s risk of health problems. Sleeping well is a powerful tool for health of both body […]

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