Quality of Life
Fairview Red Wing Health Services
Auxiliary 385-3302____Home Care & Hospice 385-3410____Seminary Home 385-3434
Seminary Plaza 385-3400____Lifeline 612-728-2468____Meals on Wheels 385- 3423
Lifeline (toll free) 866-827-5039
Auxiliary 385-3302____Home Care & Hospice 385-3410____Seminary Home 385-3434
Seminary Plaza 385-3400____Lifeline 612-728-2468____Meals on Wheels 385- 3423
Lifeline (toll free) 866-827-5039
Massages
Sessions available on Mondays and Thursdays
Massage Therapist: Allison Wesch
Cost: $40 one hour/ $30 half hour
Call the Senior Center at 267.3599 to schedule an appointment for your
massage session.
Benefits:
Promotes well nourished vibrant and healthy skin
Improves circulation of blood and lymph
Relaxes muscles and improves joint flexibility
Improves immune system function and more!
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Sessions available on Mondays and Thursdays
Massage Therapist: Allison Wesch
Cost: $40 one hour/ $30 half hour
Call the Senior Center at 267.3599 to schedule an appointment for your
massage session.
Benefits:
Promotes well nourished vibrant and healthy skin
Improves circulation of blood and lymph
Relaxes muscles and improves joint flexibility
Improves immune system function and more!
.
Cookie Jar Gift Shop
Gifts and accessories lovingly handmade by members of Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc. In addition to having a great cup of coffee and a warm chewy cookie at the Senior Center, you can also purchase wonderful hand-crafted items in the Cookie Jar Gift Shop. More than 30 crafters, artists, seamstresses and wood workers have brought in their items to sell on consignment. You'll find kitchen towels, beaded jewelry, children's sweaters, quilted runners, appliqued tote bags, wood carvings, fleece blankets and much more. Merchandice changes often as new items are brought in so be sure to stop in whenever you are at the Senior Center.
Gifts and accessories lovingly handmade by members of Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc. In addition to having a great cup of coffee and a warm chewy cookie at the Senior Center, you can also purchase wonderful hand-crafted items in the Cookie Jar Gift Shop. More than 30 crafters, artists, seamstresses and wood workers have brought in their items to sell on consignment. You'll find kitchen towels, beaded jewelry, children's sweaters, quilted runners, appliqued tote bags, wood carvings, fleece blankets and much more. Merchandice changes often as new items are brought in so be sure to stop in whenever you are at the Senior Center.
Senior Forum
“Never to Old to Learn”
Thursday, Feb 16th at 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Bruce McBeath, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Learning as we age might be even more important than learning when we are young, with not just the quality of our
lives at stake, but the quality of your brains as well. Join us as we discuss what it is that you would like to learn.
“Never to Old to Learn”
Thursday, Feb 16th at 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Bruce McBeath, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Learning as we age might be even more important than learning when we are young, with not just the quality of our
lives at stake, but the quality of your brains as well. Join us as we discuss what it is that you would like to learn.
Talk to Dr. McBeath
Dr. McBeath is a clinical psychologist working with Goodhue County Social Services. His special interest is helping seniors deal with emotional stresses. Consultations are free of charge. Call him to set up an appointment at 380-5042.
Dr. McBeath is a clinical psychologist working with Goodhue County Social Services. His special interest is helping seniors deal with emotional stresses. Consultations are free of charge. Call him to set up an appointment at 380-5042.
When Are We Too Old To Begin Something New?
This question frequently arises in conversations among older adults. "I'd like to learn another language, but I'm afraid I'm too old to start something that complicated" says the 65, 75 or 80 year old who now has time for something
he or she may have long wanted to do. Or, "I'd like to learn to play an instrument, but I'm afraid I no longer have the dexterity or fine motor coordination I'd need for that" says another. In each case, age is used as a barrier against starting something new.
A danger lurks within this barrier. When we close the door to new learning, we cut ourselves off from the source of our own aliveness. Our older years become a time of stasis and stagnation precisely when we turn away from
the flow of our passions and neglect our connection with our inner creativity and continuing desire for growth. In opposing our passions we starve our brains of the stimulation required to keep us mentally robust and physically and
emotionally vibrant. Physical and mental health take their toll as a result.
Healthy aging requires that we follow our urge to grow and take on new challenges. Of course, we want to be realistic about these, and set our sights accordingly. If the “I’m too old” message guides our decisions, we may set
our goals too low. But we also want to keep any kind of perfectionism from turning exciting new learning into a burden. We know we may not attain perfect fluency in a new language, but we can learn enough to use it ”well enough”
for our purpose, for travel, conversation, even reading. We may not play an instrument at a high quality, professional level. But we can enjoy the new skill we have developed with our family, friends, and perhaps even other older musicians (catching the edge of the “senior garage band” phenomenon). Our ability to do something today that we couldn't do yesterday may be just enough to keep us challenged and growing.
When pursuing our passions we are doing exactly the right and healthy thing for our bodies and our brains. We are engaging novelty and complexity, marking our older years with continuing growth and vitality.
Bruce McBeath, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist