We would like to invite all seniors, family members, veterans, and caregivers to the 2021 Virtual Senior Health & Safety Day. Please join us on Tuesday, May 25, at 10:00am, as we provide a day filled with resources that will help improve your quality of life. The conference is open to all individuals. Each year we provide health, wellness, and safety information to more than 200 seniors. To join in on the conference, dial the number below. You can gain computer access by contacting the Extension office at 281-342-3034 and we will email you the link or you can go to our website listed below. You can also access the meeting by phone at the number below. If you have further questions or would like to sign up on our mailing list, contact Victoria Zwahr at 281-342-3034. Please also check out the Fort Bend County Extension website at https://fortbend.agrilife.org/ or on Facebook at @FortBendCountyExtension .
Or call in (audio only)
+1 210-807-7955,,571313929# United States, San Antonio
Phone Conference ID: 571 313 929#
Session I: Sonja Davis, Ph.D.
Texas A&M AgrLife Extension- Harris County, CEA – Family & Community Health
Wait! Your Food May Be Covered in Bacteria.
People 65 and older are at a higher risk for hospitalization and death from foodborne illness. This increased risk is because organs and body systems change as the body ages.
Topics of Discussion:
- Understanding Dates on Food Labels
- Keep food safe (FightBAC)
- Beware of DangerZone
Session II: Erica Knighton, MS
Cooperative Extension Program- Fort Bend County, EA – Family & Community Health
I Can’t Find My Reading Glasses!
Are you having trouble remembering simple things? Forgetfulness can be a normal part of the aging process. As we age, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things, they don’t remember information as well as they did, or they lose things like their glasses.
Topics of Discussion:
- What Can Affect My Memory
- How Does My Memory Work
- Strategies to Help Improve Your Memory
Session III: Camille Hicks, BS
- Hicks Agency LLC
How to Survive the Next Disaster
Planning ahead for an emergency or a disaster can help you avoid waiting in long lines for critical supplies, such as food, water and medicine. You will also have essential items if you need to evacuate. Adults 75 and older made up half the deaths from Hurricane Katrina. After a heat wave hit Chicago in 1995, adults 65 or older made up almost two thirds of fatalities. People over 85 are more than four times more likely to die in a wildfire than the total population. What’s even more worrying is that for a number of reasons, including scarce financial resources, isolation, and problems with mobility, it can be hard for seniors to prepare for disasters.
Topics of Discussion:
- Planning Ahead for an Emergency
- Disaster Recovery
- How to Conduct a Home Inventory
Session IV: Leticia Hardy, MS
Texas A&M AgrLife Extension- Fort Bend County, CEA – Family & Community Health
Don’t Get Scammed!
Senior age Americans who use social media sites like Facebook should avoid sharing certain types of personal information in their profiles, such as exact dates of birth. Some thieves have used details like these to forge birth certificates and create false identities. Offline, seniors can increase their physical security against ID theft by keeping close tabs on important documents, like bank statements and benefits statements.
Topics of Discussion:
- The Most Common Scams
- Protect Yourself from Identity Theft.