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OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: History of The Cambridge Glass Company
In May of 1902, The Cambridge Glass Company, one of the country’s largest glass companies, produced its first piece of glass. The 1920s brought expansion and the 1930s brought development… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: Fundamentals of the Moon
Turning our attention to a different form of history, this month we will focus on natural history, specifically, the Earth’s moon. Join us virtually, by telephone or computer device, or… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: The Baileys Trail System
Join us virtually, by telephone or computer device, or in-person (RSVP required to attend in-person) as guest speaker, Jessie Powers, Executive Director of the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA)… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Athens County Community Singers, “A Choir for All Voices”
Join us virtually, by telephone or computer device, or in-person (RSVP required to attend in-person) as we learn more about the benefits of music and singing. The founder and director… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Class
The UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually, on… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: Civilian Conservation Corps
Employing nearly 3 million young men, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) played a critical role in FDR’s strategy to conserve natural resources and raised public awareness of the outdoors and… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: Variation in Acorn Production Each Year–What, Why and How?
Acorns are one of the most important sources of food for wildlife, but their annual production is highly variable. Some years, there are literally hundreds of thousands of acorns produced…. Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Using Emergency Medical Services
How do you know when to use emergency medical services (EMS)? What are the steps involved when you dial 911, for help in an emergency? Time is critical in an… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Nutrient Deficiencies–Cause, Risks and Solutions
Join us virtually or in-person (RSVP required to attend in-person), as we learn more about common causes of nutrient depletion as we age (smell/taste disturbances, medication-induced deficiencies, poor diet, etc.),… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Meet and Greet
Join us virtually, for a casual hour to meet and have conversation with our UpBEAT Advisory Board members. Since the start of UpBEAT, in 1996, our advisory board has and… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Technology for All Series—Connecting with Loved Ones
Looking for different ways to stay in touch with family and friends? For our April program we will discuss different ways technology can help us to connect using popular programs… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Best Practices for Medicare and for Keeping Your Health Information Safe
Join us virtually, as we learn more about Medicare and the importance of reviewing your Medicare plans every year during the annual open enrollment period. Additionally, we will learn about… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Food for Thought: Coping Series—Coping Through Art Therapy
Join us virtually, to learn about how art can serve as a coping tool. For this program we will be led through an art practice, where we will explore mandalas…. Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: The Story of the Blennerhassett’s
Join us virtually, as Craig Pyles shares the story of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett during their settling of what is today the Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park. The Blennerhassett’s story… Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class-Virtual
The UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually, on… Read More
UpBEAT History Group: History of the Crane Hollow Preserve
Join us virtually as we explore the ridgetops of the hollers of the Hocking Hills during a time when no one would have ever believed that 5 million visitors would… Read More
UpBEAT Food for Thought: Buckeye Hills Regional Council—How Can We Help You?
Join us virtually, to learn more about the many programs offered by southeast Ohio’s Area Agency on Aging, Buckeye Hills Regional Council. You can expect to learn more about programs… Read More
UpBEAT Food for Thought: Coping Series– Improve Sleep During a Pandemic
Though we can’t force sleep to happen, we can set-up our environment and routines to help nurture our sleep hygiene. Why is this important? Sleep allows us to be fully… Read More
UpBEAT History Group: “Black Wall Street Athens County” Chronicles Local History
Join us as we celebrate Black History month, by learning about some of the Athens figures and iconic structures that are included in the documentary, “Black Wall Street Athens County,”… Read More
UpBEAT Food for Thought: The ‘Triad’ of Fall-Risk–Targeting Mood, Brain, and Balance Functions for Older Adult Mobility
How do anxious emotions, like the fear of falling, and mood deficits, like symptoms of depression, interfere with underlying brain and balance processes involved in daily tasks in later life?… Read More
UpBEAT Food for Thought: The ‘Triad’ of Fall-Risk–Targeting Mood, Brain, and Balance Functions for Older Adult Mobility
How do anxious emotions, like the fear of falling, and mood deficits, like symptoms of depression, interfere with underlying brain and balance processes involved in daily tasks in later life?… Read More
UpBEAT Food for Thought: Coping Series–Visiting Your Heart’s Home through Guided Imagery
Guided imagery allows us to be present and take a moment for ourselves. We will explore guided imagery by practicing guided imagery together. UpBEAT (Be Educated and Active Together) is… Read More
“Tired” local health care systems weather the latest surge of COVID-19
By: Kaitlin Thorne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Hospitals in Southeast Ohio are feeling the strain of the latest wave of COVID-19, as many facilities near capacity and wait times for hospital transfers increase. … Read More
UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Class
The UpBEAT Virtual Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually, on… Read More
UpBEAT History Group: Comparing Myths
Join us as we explore some prominent myths from the Sanskrit texts of classical India and attempt to understand how they may speak to us today. Presented by: Dr. Brian… Read More