KNOXVILLE — Stay Independent is a nutrition and wellbeing program offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for adults who are 60 and older. The program begins April 3.
“Our program provides topics related to the nutrition risks and key behaviors of older Iowans through research-based nutrition and wellness information," said Karie Foster, a human sciences specialist. "Other topics help Iowans assess environmental factors to age in place, identify financial exploitation and fraud, and raise awareness about planning for future care and end-of-life decisions."
An upcoming series will be offered Wednesdays, April 3 - April 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Marion County Extension Office, located at 210 N Iowa St, Knoxville. The topics include "Spot, Stop, and Avoid Fraud," "Three Meals a Day," "Final Arrangements" and "Brain Health."
April 3: Spot, Stop, and Avoid Fraud - Protect yourself and others from being a victim of fraud. Learn about common scams and warning signs and how to take action to protect against theft of money, property, or belongings.
April 10: Three Meals a Day - Maintain your independence with three daily meals that provide energy to keep your body and brain healthy. Meals don’t have to be complicated or fancy! Learn about ways to quickly cook nutritious meals from the MyPlate food groups.
April 17: Final Arrangements - Thinking about mortality — your own or that of a loved one — is difficult. Making final arrangements involves more than planning a funeral. Get information about funeral/burial options and costs and related Iowa laws. Use a pre-planning checklist to consider end-of-life decisions that can be made now and how to organize documents to help the living.
April 24: Brain Health - Healthy habits support healthy brains. Explore mind diet recommendations for eating well, the importance of social connections and activities to exercise the body and brain.
The cost is $5 per session per person.
Visit the webpage at extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/stay-independent for a list of upcoming events and additional information.
Contact Hannah Offenburger at 641-842-2014, hoffen@iastate.edu with any questions.
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