1 Brain Health Fair Bob’s Blog Kentucky Derby Party at Paramour Benefits Surrey Designer Bag BINGO 2 What is Voice First Technology Tips for Traveling when Your Loved One Has Demena What is Aging Life Care? APPRISE Devon Horse Show Call for Volunteers Consign with Surrey 3 Devon Calendar 4 Broomall Calendar 5 Havertown Calendar 6 Media Calendar 7 Senior Games Offer Something for Everyone Don’t Miss These Spring Events Member Donaons Shred It! Stay in Touch with Surrey 8 A Giſt for A Special Person Surrey Staff Profile May 2018 United Way Donor # 614 Bob’s Blog Engage at Every Age At Surrey, we love to celebrate accomplishments – large and small. This month provides us with a special reason to celebrate. May is Older Americans month! We have a lot to celebrate in Pennsylvania because more than 32% of our populaon is older than 55. To put this in perspecve Pennsylvania has one of the highest populaons over 55 in the country. This year’s slogan is Engage at Every Age, meaning you are never too old (or too young) to take part in acvies that can enrich your physical, mental and emoonal well being. I think this describes Surrey perfectly. We have volunteers and members who are constantly trying new things at all different points in their lives. It is rewarding to hear how much parcipants of More Fun with Opera & Classical Music in Devon en- joy the class. The perseverance is admirable of the people who aend Sip and Swipe in Havertown, learning to use an iPad or those who come to Surrey Technology Days because they are determined to master the use of their tablet or smartphone. I am awed by the people who come to exercise class using their walkers or canes because they want to stay ac- ve and live healthier lives. I’ve been inspired by Engage at Every Age to really look at every age. One of my personal goals for next year is to encourage more intergeneraonal pro- grams. We are fortunate to have families and stu- dents who volunteer at Surrey. The rapport that occurs when these groups and our members are together is amazing. Come to a center on a day fea- turing music from local students. They are inspiring. This month, try something new. Whether it is inter- generaonal, healthy living, technology or arts and music. Let me know how it goes. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream” C. S. Lewis. Robert M. Madonna, President and CEO Brain Health Fair Surrey Devon Friday, May 11, 10 - 2 Did you know that you can improve your brain health? Current research shows that our brains are as responsive as our bodies to healthy lifestyles. Several recent studies have found encouraging ways to keep our brains healthy as we age. Here are a few from the Weill Cornell Alzheimer’s Prevenon Clinic. • Know Your Numbers for cholesterol, blood sug- ar and homocysteine. Learn your blood pres- sure (hypertension in midlife is a demena risk) and body mass index (BMI). Talk with your doc- tor if any of these are outside normal range. • Take a baseline cognive test. • Regular physical acvity especially a mix of aer- obic and weight training. • Maintain a healthy weight • Eat a plant-heavy diet with fish twice a week. • Keep busy and connected. • Visit the denst and eye doctor. • Take up a musical hobby or listen to music. • Balance stress. Try yoga or meditaon to re- duce stress and anxiety Learn more on May 11 at the Brain Health Fair in Devon. Enjoy presentaons from experts, Q&As, brain healthy food samples, give aways and more. Liz Wanner, yoga and meditaon instructor, will lead a free meditaon class at 11. Surrey’s Home Services will conduct free confidenal memory screenings. The memory screening consists of 10 short quesons and a few drawings. The Brain Health Fair is free but registraon is requested. Guests are welcome to enjoy a brain healthy lunch of walnut crusted codfish in the Devon café for $5. To register and receive the day’s schedule, please contact Nicole at 610-647-9172 or [email protected]. Designer Bag BINGO Friday, May 11, 7 - 10 Media Community Center 301 N. Jackson St., Media, PA 19063 $25 for 10 games (advance purchase) $30 for 10 games (at door if space available) Bring your friends for a great night out. Surrey is presenng Designer Bag BINGO. Bags will be from top brands including; Coach, Kate Spade and Mi- chael Kors. The fun will also include a 50/50 draw- ing and raffles. Light refreshments will be available but aendees are encouraged to bring their favor- ite snacks, treats and BYOB beverages. Space is limited so buy your cket today. Tickets are available at our website, SurreyServices.org, or in any of our locaons. For more informaon contact Kathy at 610-566-0505. 7th Annual Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 5, 2018 4 to 6:30 pm Paramour at the Wayne Hotel $50 per person Ticket Sales Benefit Surrey Enjoy an array of Derby inspired hors d'oeuvres, mint juleps, specially reserved wines and sweets while you watch the race events live in the lobby lounge and out on the veranda. To RSVP visit hps:// paramour.cketleap.com/7th-annual-kentucky- derby-party-at-paramour/ Dress code: High fashion Derby are. Prizes for best men's and women's Derby ouits.