Center for Healthy Aging

10/20/2026

This looks fun!

🎃 Get Ready to Shake Your Bones! 💀

Put on your Halloween costume, bring your best dance moves, and get ready for an afternoon of spooky fun!

Join the City of Sparks, Nevada Government for Shake Your Bones, a Halloween dance featuring music by DJ JJ Christy! It's a great opportunity to celebrate the season, connect with friends, and enjoy an afternoon of dancing and fun.

👻 Sunday, October 25, 2026
🕑 2:00–4:00 pm
📍 Sparks Parks & Recreation Gym
98 Richards Way, Sparks, NV
🎟️ Admission: $5

Come dressed to impress in your favorite Halloween costume and get ready to have a frightfully good time!

10/20/2026

Giving back is good for the community AND good for you!

Volunteering is a wonderful way to make a difference, but did you know it can also support healthy aging?

In his latest blog, Dr. Larry Weiss of the Center for Healthy Aging explores the value of volunteerism and the many ways older adults contribute to stronger, healthier communities.

Whether you're helping a neighbor, supporting a local nonprofit, mentoring someone, or sharing your skills, every act of service matters.

What's your favorite way to give back?

Read Dr. Weiss's blog: https://addinglifetoyears.com/the-value-of-volunteerism/

10/19/2026

“When it comes to staying young, a mind-lift beats a face-lift any day.”
—Marty Buccella

Healthy aging is about so much more than how we look. Staying curious, learning new things, connecting with others, finding reasons to laugh, and keeping an open mind can help us embrace every stage of life.

What keeps you feeling young?

10/16/2026

Grocery costs can add up quickly, especially when you’re living on a fixed income. But a little planning can help your grocery budget go further.

AARP shares several strategies for spending less at the supermarket, including:

• Compare prices between stores
• Plan meals and make a shopping list before you go
• Look for senior discounts, coupons, and loyalty programs
• Consider store brands instead of name brands
• Check the clearance section for discounted items
• Stock up on frozen foods that won’t spoil before you can use them
• Avoid shopping when you’re hungry to help reduce impulse purchases

Read all nine grocery shopping dos and don’ts from AARP:
https://www.aarp.org/money/personal-finance/grocery-shopping-strategies/?

From buying store brands to stocking up on frozen foods, these strategies can save money

10/15/2026

Fall is a great time to get outside, enjoy the cooler weather, and prepare your garden for the months ahead. From planting spring-blooming bulbs and cleaning up annuals to mulching with fallen leaves and protecting sensitive plants, there’s plenty you can do now to give your garden a healthy start next year.

And don’t forget to take some time to simply enjoy being outdoors. Gardening is a wonderful way to keep moving, connect with nature, and spend time doing something you enjoy.

Read more: https://www.provenwinners.com/learn/fall/10-fall-gardening-tasks-make-your-garden-sing-next-spring

Finish these essential fall gardening tasks before winter arrives. A little prep now will help your garden grow healthier and bloom beautifully next spring.

10/14/2026

Life is about balance, and sometimes that means saving room for dessert!

This National Dessert Day, enjoy a favorite treat, try something new, or share something sweet with someone you love. Healthy aging isn’t about giving up everything you enjoy. It’s about making choices that support your health while still making room for the things that bring you joy.

So, what’s your favorite dessert? Chocolate cake? Ice cream? Pie? Something else entirely?

10/13/2026

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, but what does that mean for us as we age?

In his latest blog, Center for Healthy Aging Founder Dr. Larry Weiss explores AI, including some of the ways it can make life easier, improve access to information, and support health and independence. He also looks at the challenges, from privacy and misinformation to the importance of keeping human connection at the center of our lives.

Read Dr. Weiss’ thoughts on the benefits and challenges of AI: https://addinglifetoyears.com/ai-artificial-intelligence-benefits-and-challenges/

10/12/2026

“One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming.”
—Morgan Harper Nichols

Every season of life can bring opportunities to grow, change, and bloom in ways we never expected.