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This week on Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes chats with Eric Levitan, Founder and CEO of Vivo, for part two in the series. During this episode, Mike and Eric discuss the key elements of success for anyone planning an exercise program, with a focus on consistency, challenge, periodization, and fun. They also highlight the features of Vivo, an online exercise company that offers small group classes with cognitive exercises and socialization. The episode emphasizes the importance of exercise for older adults and the potential for exercise to improve quality of life as people age. Don’t miss it!

This week on Ask a NaviGuide, host Ashley Bills chats with Jennifer Craft-Williams, one of our NaviGuides at United Church Homes. In this conversation, Ashley and Jennifer discuss affordable energy and home modification programs that can help individuals stay independent and maintain their homes. Jennifer shares her experience helping residents qualify for discounted home energy programs and advises listeners on how to find the program in their area and see what resources are available. All that and more on this week’s episode.

This week on Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes chats with Eric Levitan, Founder and CEO of Vivo. During this episode, Mike and Eric discuss the importance of exercise, particularly strength training, for older adults. Eric explains that consistent strength training can help maintain independence and quality of life, and his company, Vivo, offers an online, live, and interactive small group fitness program designed for older adults with a focus on building strength. Topics also include exercising for your age and stage of life, why consistency matters, and more.

This week on Ask a NaviGuide, host Michael Hughes chats with Jennifer Craft-Williams, one of our NaviGuides at United Church Homes. In this conversation, Mike and Jennifer discuss programs available for lower income individuals to be able to access wifi, cell phone, and other connected services. Topics include the qualifications for these programs, how to apply for access, and more.

This week on Art of Aging, host Rev. Beth Long-Higgins chats with Emma Twyning, Director of Communications and Policy at the Centre for Ageing Better. During the episode, Beth and Emma discuss the centre's work to promote age-positive programming and address outdated age views, focusing on work and employment, homes, and challenging ageism. The conversation also touches on the similarities between the public views of aging and ageism in the UK and the US, coalition building, the importance of age-friendly homes, and more.

This week on Ask a NaviGuide, host Michael Hughes chats with Jennifer Adams, one of our NaviGuides at United Church Homes. During the episode, Mike and Jennifer discuss resources and programs available to address food insecurity needs. Topics include discussion on congregate meal programs, meal delivery, waiver programs through insurance, food banks and pantries, requirements for accessing programs, and more.