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Health & Wellness

  • It's National Immunization Awareness Month! posted August 7, 2023

    Children aren't the only ones that need vaccines. Many adults, especially older adults, need to be immunized in order to protect themselves against certain illnesses and diseases.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Health & Fitness, Health, Vaccines, Seniors, Older Adults
  • Stay Cool, Hydrated, Connected During Hot Stretch posted July 25, 2023

    Temperatures are predicted to climb this week with heat indices approaching 100°. The National Weather Service has not yet issued a Heat Advisory; however, it is still important to remember ways to stay safe in the heat.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Health & Fitness, Wellness, Heat, Safety
  • Elder Abuse Prevention posted June 1, 2023

    June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Elder abuse is one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society.  Did you know 1 out of every 10 elder adults experience some kind of abuse in their lifetime? 9 out of every 10 elder abusers are close relatives.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Fitness, Health & Wellness
  • Medicare 101 posted October 4, 2022

    Medicare is the primary health plan for most people age 65 and older. Whether you are new to Medicare, or have been on it for years, it can be overwhelming. The rules, the exemptions, the deadlines, and the list goes on. Add to that figuring out Parts A, B, C and D!

    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Health & Fitness, Health & Wellness, Medicare
  • Immunizations Make a Positive Difference posted August 23, 2022

    In today’s world, there are endless pieces of health information available to us. You could spend hours researching what foods are good for brain health, what exercises are the most beneficial, or which vitamins you should be taking.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Health & Fitness, Immunizations, august, Shingles, COVID-19, Pneumonia, Tdap
  • Heat Safety posted July 28, 2022

    July and August in Wisconsin are notorious for having extreme temperatures and humidity. While this may be a plus for beach-goers and boaters, the heat can pose a huge threat to one’s health.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Health & Fitness
  • Are you what you eat? posted July 6, 2022

    Everyone has heard the old idiom, “you are what you eat,” but just how literal is this saying? According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, nutrition is one of the most important aspects of one’s health and overall wellbeing.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Fitness, Health & Wellness
  • Multigenerational Homes Are On The Rise posted June 24, 2022

    We’re all familiar with the ever-changing direction of trends in America – from the hottest new celebrity to the introduction of the latest fad diet – but what if those trends hit a little closer to home.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Lifelong Learning, Health & Wellness, Seniors, families
  • Sleep Awareness posted March 22, 2022

    Spring is officially here, and it made its debut on a beautiful, warm and sunny day. I hope that you were able to get out and move around or at least sit out on a balcony or porch and soak up some rays of sunshine on Sunday, the first day of spring.

    Tags: Health & Fitness, Health & Wellness, Wellness, Sleep
  • Glaucoma Awareness Month posted January 24, 2022

    Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Health & Fitness
  • National Senior Center Month - Open House posted August 31, 2021

    Today’s senior centers are delivering vital connections to help all older adults age well. Senior centers offer a vibrant, action-packed combination of in-person, virtual and hybrid programs. For example: Nutrition Sites, Virtual Book Clubs, Balance Classes, and Volunteer Opportunities.

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Education & Enrichment, Health & Wellness, Live & Work
  • NO FLU for You: Protect yourself. Protect others. Get a flu shot. posted February 26, 2021
    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: No Flu For You, Vaccine, Health & Wellness, Get the facts
  • Navigating the Holidays During COVID posted December 11, 2020

    We have arrived at the time of year that gathering with loved ones is most important, but this year, it’s also the most important time to observe social distancing measures.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Holidays, COVID-19, Health & Wellness
  • Furry Friends posted July 31, 2020
    HEALTH & WELLNESS FURRY FRIENDS BRING GREAT HEALTH BENEFITS TO SENIORS
    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Health/Wellness
  • Switch Out The Salt! posted July 8, 2020

    As we age, our metabolism slows down, senses weaken, and chronic health conditions are more apt to surface. While we can’t control our genes, we can control what we put in our bodies and good, healthy eating is the first step to aging gracefully.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Health/Wellness, Health
  • Skin Cancer Safety for Older Adults posted June 12, 2020

    While it’s true that much of the ultraviolet (UV) damage to the skin happens during childhood and adolescence, that doesn’t mean your skin should be unprotected in adulthood. Every new sunburn you experience — at any age — increases your risk of developing skin cancer.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health, Health & Wellness, Seniors
  • Summering with COVID-19 posted May 29, 2020

    Sheltering at home when it is cool, rainy and not that great outside was kind of cozy. Whether you were still working or retired, you could hang out all day in your PJ’s or sweats, and not have to worry about who was going to drop by.

    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: COVID-19, Seniors, Health & Wellness, Summer
  • Can’t Garden? What about a CSA? posted May 15, 2020

    Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is “a system that connects the producer and consumers within the food system more closely by allowing the consumer to subscribe to the harvest of a certain farm or group of farms.” What this means is CSA is a way for people to buy delicious local food directl

    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: CSA, gardening, Health & Wellness
  • Container Gardening- What, Why and How? posted May 8, 2020

    Looking to start a garden but have little to no gardening space? Then container gardening is for you! Container gardening is a process in which planting occurs in containers, rather than in the ground.

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Enrichment, gardening
  • Staying Active While Quarantining posted March 30, 2020

    Staying active, especially as you age, is crucial to your well-being- and there is no better time to start than while quarantined. Take this unusual circumstance as a chance to get back on track with staying active, creating a plan, and beginning to accomplish your goals.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness
  • Staying Positive During a Crisis posted March 24, 2020

    These anxious, inexperienced times can bring an immense amount of unwanted stress and negativity into our lives. However, the most important thing to do in this situation is to remain positive.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness
  • Our best defense is our collective action posted March 13, 2020

    Sharing this important information from Public Health of Madison and Dane County

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness
  • Preparing to Care posted February 26, 2020

    No one is ever prepared to become a caregiver for a loved one diagnosed with dementia. It is an unplanned experience and one that most people are unsure of how to prep for.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Seniors, Health
  • How Seniors Are Affected by Mesothelioma? posted February 21, 2020

    Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive disease, one that can affect any person who comes into contact with asbestos. However, some people are more at risk of developing the cancer than others.

    Due to numerous characteristics of the disease, seniors are one such group of people.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Education & Enrichment, Health & Wellness
  • Gratitude posted December 27, 2019

    Gratitude seems to be somewhat of a buzz word these days. It appears on t-shirts, rustic home decorator boards, books, articles, etc. This is a good time of year to reflect on what it means to us individually.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, gratitude
  • Preparing to Care posted October 17, 2019

    No one is ever prepared to become a caregiver for a loved one diagnosed with dementia. The financial and emotional strain, as well as the time commitment are significant and draining. A new educational series is designed to help you prepare and plan for the eventuality of this situation.

    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Education & Enrichment, Live & Work, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Caregiver, Public Health
  • September 23rd is National Falls Prevention Day posted August 27, 2019

    National Falls Prevention Day, is a day set aside to educate others on how to prevent fall related injuries, the impact of falls, and to make the community aware of falls prevention programs in the community.

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Education & Enrichment
  • Wearable Tech for Increased Health posted July 10, 2019

    The summer months have finally rolled around and it is time to get outside and soak up that vitamin D! What better way to accomplish this than walking? Did you know, there is wearable technology that can tell you how many steps you’ve taken and encourage you along the way?

    Category: Health & Wellness, Technology & Finance
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Fitness, Walking
  • The Longest Day posted June 25, 2019

    This past weekend we celebrated the Summer Solstice, which marked the longest hours of daylight for 2019. Often this day includes fun outdoor festivities such as a BBQ or a day on the lake, but the Summer Solstice means more than a brat washed down with a Spotted Cow.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Giving Matters, Education & Enrichment
  • Top five reasons retired adults should volunteer posted April 3, 2019

    1. Helps bridge generation gap.

    Category: Volunteer View
    Tags: Volunteer, Live & Play, Health & Wellness
  • Dementia Friendly Communities posted March 5, 2019

    What is a Dementia Friendly community? A dementia friendly community is a village, town, city or county that is informed, safe and respectful of individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers and provides supportive options that foster quality of life.

    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Dementia, Health & Wellness, Education & Enrichment
  • February is American Heart Month posted February 14, 2019

    Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Heart Health
  • AMP - Aging Mastery Program posted January 23, 2019

    Welcome to your playbook for aging well!

    As children, we’re taught how to be successful adults. By contrast, no one teaches us how to age well. As a result, most are unprepared for this new stage in life.

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Education & Enrichment
  • Positive Attitude Month posted October 9, 2018

    Positive Attitude Month is an annual designation observed in October. A positive attitude is the best trait you can carry with you, because it makes any difficult or frustrating situation a lot easier to deal with.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, News & Events
  • Walk With Ease posted March 28, 2018

    The Arthritis Foundation’s program that is proven to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness

Recent Posts

  • It's National Immunization Awareness Month! posted August 7, 2023
  • Stay Cool, Hydrated, Connected During Hot Stretch posted July 25, 2023
  • Juneteenth posted June 15, 2023
  • Elder Abuse Prevention posted June 1, 2023

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July
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May
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April
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September
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August
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July
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June
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April
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March
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January
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2021
August
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July
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June
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May
  • Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength
February
  • NO FLU for You: Protect yourself. Protect others. Get a flu shot.
January
  • Flu vaccine: Your best shot for avoiding influenza
  • “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
2020
December
  • Navigating the Holidays During COVID
November
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October
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September
  • National Falls Prevention Week
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County and the City of Madison Police Department are Partnering to Increase Compliance with Public Health Orders
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  • Celebrating National Senior Center Month and Delivering Vital Connections
July
  • Furry Friends
  • Switch Out The Salt!
June
  • Juneteenth - A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Skin Cancer Safety for Older Adults
May
  • Summering with COVID-19
  • Can’t Garden? What about a CSA?
  • Container Gardening- What, Why and How?
April
  • Looking For a Way to Enjoy Spring? Look No More!
  • DIY Cloth Masks & The Importance Behind Them
  • Avoiding Scams While in Quarantine
  • Staying Connected Amidst COVID-19
March
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  • Staying Positive During a Crisis
  • Our best defense is our collective action
  • All 2020 Census Systems Go: How Smart Planning, Thorough Testing, and Backup Systems Will Deliver a Secure and Successful Count
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  • Preparing to Care
  • How Seniors Are Affected by Mesothelioma?
  • Resolution Check: Have you been keeping up with your New Year resolutions?
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Madison Senior Center

Madison Senior Center
330 West Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
  • Phone: (608) 266-6581
  • Fax: (608) 267-8684
  • seniorcenter@cityofmadison.com
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Resources

  • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin (ADAW)
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  • Dane County Department of Human Services – Older Adults
  • Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Older Adults
  • Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA)

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  • Your Connection to Successful Aging

    A newly formed agency resulting from the merger of the four Madison Senior Coalitions. NewBridge is committed to enabling older adults to age in place.

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