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Clark County Commission on Aging City of Vancouver Parks and Recreation Angela Brosius, Center Director Firstenburg Community Center Healthy Communities a gathering place 75 is the new 95 70-80% of older adult suffer from at least

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Clark County Commission on Aging City of Vancouver Parks and Recreation Angela Brosius, Center Director Firstenburg Community Center

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Healthy Communities – a gathering place

75 is the new 95

70-80% of older adult

suffer from at least one chronic condition.

Challenged with health

concerns, physical inactivity and behavioral health.

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Why? Does it matter? The stories . . .

Walking reduces stiffness, increases flexibility and improves balance.

Social
Physical
Emotional
Loss of spouse
New to the area

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Social opportunities – purpose/belonging

Firstenburg Marshall/Luepke

113 classes
22 Silver classes
46 Pool
20+ Club times
Game room
Sunday dances
Trips
Hikes
Meals on wheels

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Healthy Engagement – welcoming environment

Social opportunities decrease depression and anxiety, while increasing hope and a positive

utlook.

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Community Awareness. Volunteers. Involved

Volunteering connects people to the community and provides responsibility and purpose.

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All-Age-Friendly Livable Community

Intergenerational

pportunities
Child watch
Playgroup
Camps
Grandparents
Employees

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Friendships created to try new things

Inviting others; sometimes it is a simple “hello” that leads others to new friendships and adventures.

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