The population of older adults in the U.S. is steadily increasing, and people are living longer than ever before. September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate the positive aspects of aging and explore ways to enhance the wellbeing of older individuals. Healthy aging encompasses maintaining and improving physical, mental, spiritual, financial and social health.

The University of Minnesota Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing invites anyone who is aging and those who support older adults to visit z.umn.edu/HealthyAgingMonth to access resources and register for free webinars covering topics such as:

• Health care directives

• Transferring non-titled property

• Preventing financial exploitation

• Medicine cabinet safety

• Scams targeted at older adults

Our minds and bodies undergo countless changes as we age, but embracing a healthy lifestyle can help us navigate through these transformations with grace and vigor.

For more news from U of M Extension, visit www.extension.umn.edu/news or contact Extension Communications at extdigest@umn.edu. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Article contributed by University of Minnesota Extension