Santa Barbara Village Empowered Aging October Presentation

Santa Barbara Village and the University Club of Santa Barbara announce ’How To Find Reliable Health Information’ presentation will take place Tuesday, October 10th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the University Club of Santa Barbara, 1332 Santa Barbara St., 93101. Petra Beumer, M.A., Sansum Clinic Health Resource Education Coordinator, will be the featured speaker. The Empowered Aging Monthly Lecture Series takes place on the second Tuesday of each month at the University Club and is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so reservations should be made prior to the scheduled presentation.

Although easy access to health information continues to increase, it remains unclear if this information found on websites and numerous media sources is accurate and reliable. Ms. Beumer’s presentation will focus on how to find reliable health information and make positive lifestyle changes.  In addition to her work at Sansum Clinic, Ms. Beumer, a psychotherapist and health coach since1988, is in private practice as a Mindful Eating expert.

Please join us to hear Ms. Beumer discuss evaluating internet health information, exercise tips for seniors, mindfulness for stress reduction, and the community resources available at the Sansum Health Clinic Resource Center.

Santa Barbara Village is a nonprofit, virtual community of seniors and volunteers helping one another successfully age-in-place in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria. One of almost 200 ‘virtual’ villages across the nation, Santa Barbara Village delivers a strong blend of support, services, volunteering and social opportunity that builds community while keeping area seniors engaged. Carol Spungen, Advisory Board Member says: “The ‘Empowered Aging Series’ is a way to provide educational opportunities to help seniors stay current, knowledgeable and involved in their communities.  We are excited to partner with the University Club of Santa Barbara to share relevant topics.”

To make reservations by Monday, October 9th, for ’How to Find Reliable Health Information’, or for more information about Santa Barbara Village and the Empowered Aging Monthly Lecture Series, contact Cyndi Pipes, Santa Barbara Village Coordinator at (805) 729-5038 or email coordinator@sbvillage.org.