This program will feature presentations by experts in the fields of healthy aging, fitness and exercise and career changes after retirement.
What's New in Successful Aging:
Aging from a Medical ViewpointDr. Carla Herman, Chief of the Division of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico, will discuss the latest evidence for what actually works to maintain health as we age. With more than twenty years of focused study in community-based preventive health care, Dr. Herman will offer a multifaceted strategy for successful aging.
Fitness: Anytime, AnywhereBilly Casper Wellness Center Director, Mary Facciani and her team will emphasize that physical fitness for seniors goes beyond simply "working out," and includes fun and achievable ways to continually progress toward improved physical health. Mary holds a Master of Science degree in Community Health Services and is a certified personal trainer.
Career Paths in Retirement: Retreating, Repeating, RenewalAn expert on finding new directions for the mature adult, Bill Charland will outline strategies for finding new career directions after retirement.
Refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded. For more information call the WILL office at 575-538-6835, or email
will-learning.com, or the Grant County Health Council at 575-388-1198.