Health & Wellbeing   

Join faculty from the UMD College of Pharmacy and doctors from Essentia and Aspirus St. Luke's as they present on new topics each week; they’ll range from bone health, the biology of aging, and diabetes to over-the-counter medications, nutraceuticals, and supplements.

As individuals live longer and our population grows older, communities in Minnesota and nationwide are creating more inclusive "Age-Friendly" communities that better account for the needs and preferences of older adults. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) leads the Network of Age-Friendly Communities initiative in the United States. Membership is not a stamp of approval but instead a commitment of local leaders and residents to assess their environments and make improvements. This class will cover the Network and its enrollment process; its domains, focused on the physical, social, and service environments; and practical steps for how participants can effect positive change in their own communities.

Learn about various herbal traditions practiced in North America. Historical and contemporary traditions will be included. Attendees are encouraged to share their herbal traditions and experiences during class time.

This class addresses the challenges of health care, costs, and more in retirement. Topics that will be covered include long-term care, life insurance, final expense planning, medical supplemental needs, and property casualty insurance. Ashley and Dennis hope that by sharing their experiences they can help shorten the learning curve for seniors navigating their benefits.

Learn about the basics of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate, real estate, and other property transfers. Explore the benefits of charitable giving strategies. Get answers to your questions about creating or updating your own estate plan.