CITY OF AIKEN LIVING, LOVING, & LIFELONG LEARNING

By Brian Loging, City of Aiken

Over 8,400 individuals in the City of Aiken are 65 years of age and older. For this segment of our community, growing older depends on various factors, such as living a healthy and wellness-centered lifestyle, financial security, a community of friends, and access to quality medical care.

The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department partnered with Trinity on Laurens and DayBreak Adult Care Services to offer a “4L’s Series” (Living, Loving, & Lifelong Learning) program that helps the senior adults of our community live their best lives for many years to come! The monthly seminars are held at the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior & Youth Center and each session on average, has 50 participants. Speakers are chosen according to their experience and qualifications to present on topics. Speakers include physicians, nutritionists, certified fitness instructors, and law enforcement personnel. They provide easily understood information and specific steps for seniors to put into action what they have learned. Some of the popular topics are The Changing Brain: “Aging Vs. Dementia,” Fraud: “How to Keep The Bad Guys From Winning,” and Healthy Lifestyle: “Move Is NOT A 4 Letter Word.”

We provide each participant with a healthy lunch and nutritious snacks as well. The City of Aiken is always excited to partner with organizations and sponsors to provide this meaningful program each month and ensure we meet the needs of our senior community.