We had a great group for my “Healthy Cooking for One or Two” class at the Solon Senior Center. 47 seniors came out to learn how get the nutrition they need with easy and delicious recipes. They also learned safe food handling techniques, and tips for using one ingredient several ways.

Many thanks to The Alzheimer’s Association for inviting me in to speak at their monthly staff meeting. I am very grateful to them for referring our services to their clients, so that we can more effectively reach people who may be isolated at home.

We had a wonderful Chair Yoga class at The Jennings Center for Older Adults. The residents learned that yoga can be adapted to any level of ability, and they felt so empowered to be able to do something they had never done before.

The employee caregivers at McGregor in East Cleveland joined me for the second half of my “Stress Relief for Caregivers” discussion at their monthly staff meeting. We discussed simple but effective ways that they can maintain their own health of mind, body and spirit while working in the demanding field of professional caregiving.

Many thanks to the Solon Senior Center for hosting my Architectural History of Cleveland presentation for their members. 59 seniors came out to learn about the “Golden Age” of Cleveland architecture from 1890-1930. Many of them had their own fond memories of these important years in the formation of our city.