This course will give students an in-depth look into the warning signs of dementia diseases, Alzheimer's specifically, and when a person should consider a medical evaluation. Students will hear from experts and persons living with dementia and gain a better understanding of what are typical age-related changes vs. common warning signs of Alzheimer's.

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Tuesday, Jan 21, Synchronous Online

Get certified! Learn the valuable skills of administering CPR and using an AED. Sign up for this course to gain the knowledge and skill set required to be certified to assist both children and adults. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.

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Monday, 3/24, TBD - UR Campus (4 seats (33%) remaining)

Get certified! Learn the valuable skills of administering CPR and using an AED. Sign up for this course to gain the knowledge and skill set required to be certified in both. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill the slot

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Monday, 3/31, TBD - UR Campus (3 seats (25%) remaining)

This course will provide a holistic approach to health and will include weekly practical goals to be accomplished as a group. Explore interesting health-related practices from different cultures such as Shinrin yoku from Japan and Sufism. Integrate Nobel-prize winning concepts such as autophagy into your daily life. Explore simple but delicious Turkish recipes for a healthy gut and satisfying meals! Each week, we will write about aging well and share and reflect on these activities.

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Tuesdays & Thursdays; 4/29, 5/1, 5/6, 5/8, Synchronous Online

Technology around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing quickly. Scammers are also quickly adapting this technology to steal your money, information, and identity. This presentation will seek to help you understand common uses for AI, identify how scammers are utilizing AI, and learn ways to prevent, detect, and report AI scams.

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Monday, 5/05, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

The Alzheimer's Association is leading the way in advancing research in the field of Alzheimer's and dementia. In the last few years, we have seen significant advancements in the research space, but we are still working to find the cure. Join us as we take a deeper look at the latest studies in research and hear about some exciting things in the pipeline.

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Wednesday, February 19, Synchronous Online

Make Chinese takeout dishes at home, learning the basics of some of everyone's favorite Chinese Restaurant dishes: Pork dumplings, egg drop soup, lo mein, and chicken with garlic sauce! Class may run over or under the allotted time. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.

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Thursday, 3/27, The Kitchen Classroom ( No seats currently available )

Come to this class to learn about the long-term health benefits of just moving! BeMoved® embraces the joy of dance with people of all movement abilities. Movement expressed through dance and music has a transformative power that enriches a person's well-being above and beyond the well-known physical fitness benefits. BeMoved® is a dance fitness experience that begins with easy-to-follow therapeutic movements that flow into dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres.

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Mondays, Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 (NO Mar 17 or 24), TBD - UR Campus (3 seats (9%) remaining)

Several medical cases requiring an correct diagnosis will be presented. Each patient's history, symtoms, physical examination, and laboratory test results will be described. You must make the correct diagnosis in at least one case, or you will be required to repeat the class.

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NEW DATE: Tuesday, March 25, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Join this class for an overview of gaining services in the Richmond Region including how to successfully Age in Place.

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Monday, February 24, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

This course covers introductory conversations on many topics related to adequately preparing for end of life. We will engage in meaningful discussions to address key components of end-of-life planning. Topics include legal considerations such as advance directives and POAs. We will explore funeral/burial options and hospice services. You will emerge better prepared to face the inevitable with grace, ensuring that your preferences and instructions endure in a manner reflective of your unique life's journey.

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Tuesdays; February 11, 18, 25, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

In this course we'll explore everything you wanted to know about life, from how we got here to now. We will cover the gift of existence/the beginning of it all (why is there 'something' rather than 'nothing'), the origin and definition and features of life, evolution on Earth, aspects of 'wonderful and weird' life forms, and eventually the advent of humans, then the brain, the human body, and finally medicine (past, present and future).

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Wednesdays, Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, WHC, Living Room (Deanery) (4 seats (7%) remaining)

This class provides an overview of the various pieces of Medicare, including Parts A and B, supplements, drug cards, and Medicare Advantage plans. Eligibility, timing, and enrollment in the various parts of Medicare are covered.

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Monday, 4/28, TBD - UR Campus

Longevity comes down to one simple truth: our ability to weather the inevitable challenges life unexpectedly drops in our lap. This course is a condensed version of Fulton's Whealthspan Masterclass which focuses on the five foundations for extending healthspan and looks at societal changes that impact all of us. We will distill the latest and most relevant age-related science and explain the strategies for optimal outcomes that fit a wide range of cultures and values.

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Wednesdays; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 , Synchronous Online (1 seats (8%) remaining)

This course provides a unique opportunity to learn from the experts in the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health, an international group of eleven academic health centers funded by The Bernard Osher Foundation to study, teach, and practice integrative healthcare. Each Osher Center focuses on whole-person health and wellness using healing strategies such as acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, yoga, massage, meditation, physical activity, and nutrition.

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No session is currently available for registration

Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge in the real world in a constructive way, to enrich our individual lives and to make the world a better place. Wisdom is often found at the intersection of theory and experience. How does life experience create wisdom? In this course, we will explore the biological, philosophical, social scientific, and experiential aspects of wisdom and analyze what ancient and contemporary sources have to say about it.

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No session is currently available for registration

Scientific understanding of the human gut has changed radically, revealing that microbes may be powerful allies in our search for health. Does our modern way of living damage these helpful bacteria? Are diet changes or probiotics helpful? This course will focus on a few recent developments in microbiome science, and refer to research studies that may help us protect our own microbiomes and well-being.

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Fridays; February 21 and 28, TBD - UR Campus (1 seats (3%) remaining)

PFAS are a large group of industrial chemicals, common in our air, water, food, blood, and even in our brains. They're mostly unregulated. Scientists say they may cause cancer, endocrine disruption, and many other health issues. This course will discuss the risks, benefits, and challenges of PFAS. How did the chemicals become a problem? What can we can do to reduce our exposure, improve our own health, and benefit the environment?

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Fridays; Mar 7 and 14, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Create a beautiful container garden with guidance from Maymont staff in this make-and-take workshop. Learn how to customize and care for your container garden. Guests should bring their own gloves; all other materials will be provided. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill your slot.

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Thursday, 3/20, Maymont

In this captivating course, you'll delve into the fascinating world of native bees and other beneficial insects that play crucial roles in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. After an engaging lecture, you'll roll up your sleeves for a hands-on workshop where you'll create your very own native bee hive, designed to attract these vital creatures to your garden plot at home. Let's create a buzz together and support the native bees that support us!

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Wednesday, March 5, TBD - UR Campus (6 seats (17%) remaining)

The COVID pandemic and its aftermath had an extreme impact on the economy. The resulting recession, which was short and deep, was unlike any other: 20 million lost their jobs in a single month. The financial response by the Federal government was unusually quick and the magnitude extraordinary, contributing to the highest level of inflation in 40 years. And for the first time, most felt worse off after the recovery was well underway.

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Mondays, Jan 27 and Feb 3, TBD - UR Campus (15 seats (19%) remaining)

In the United States alone, more than six million individuals are living with Alzheimer's, and 11 million are serving as their unpaid caregivers. The disease is a global crisis that impacts numerous families right here in our community: however, no one has to face this disease alone or without information. Join this course to learn about the basics of Alzheimer's and what the journey may look like for someone living with the disease.

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Wednesday, 3/12, Synchronous Online

We will explore how physics is used to understand blood clotting. Blood clots are complex and entities that are studied at the large-scale population level all the way down to the individual molecule level. We will look at the tiny forces and materials involved in blood clotting and discuss the challenging methods used to measure at sizes 1000 times smaller than a human hair. We will also cover some current research in the field.

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Tuesday, 3/18, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )