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Yoga, stretch, strength, balance, water aerobics, water volleyball, tai chi, bingo, card games, line dancing, Wii bowling. This is a short list of a few of the activities that take place at the Wilson Wellness Center at Lutheran Hillside Village, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community, in Peoria, Illinois. Given all these opportunities, it makes sense why many residents are there every day during the week.

There are many assumptions out there about aging – some are true, some are half true, and some are just plain wrong. Here we look at eight of the more common myths about aging.

In 2019, Laclede Groves established the music therapy program led by Emily Sitzes. Music therapy engages older adults in all levels of living through classes, one-on-one therapy, educational opportunities, singalongs, and much more. While music therapy sessions may look and sound like fun, the sessions are specially created and carefully planned to ensure participants benefit.

Being socially involved and active gives people a sense of belonging that provides added health benefits. Staying socially active is especially important for older adults who can sometimes become lonely and isolated.

Staying active is important for anyone but it’s especially important as people age. While staying active isn’t always easy, it is important as regular activity helps combat health conditions and diseases, maintain weight, and improve mood.