Nonprofit group to educate seniors in Maryland Heights

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will hold two programs in November at the Maryland Heights Community Center.

Seniors who want to learn fraud prevention tactics and improve their brain health can attend two upcoming presentations. The first lesson will teach people how to spot identity theft and educate guests about useful resources that help fight fraud. The lecture discusses common scams that the elderly may encounter and what tactics criminals may use to access a person’s information. The event is led by the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

The second program will focus on how seniors can support their brain health. Attendees will learn about current research on brain health and be given lifestyle recommendations that help keep their brains healthy. Other topics covered in the presentation include how seniors can stay socially engaged and tips for improving sleep habits. Guests can also discover stress management resources and learn what to eat for a brain-healthy diet.

The fraud protection lesson will be held on Wednesday, November 1st from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, and the brain health class is on Wednesday, November 8th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. The programs are free to the public, though guests must sign up for the AARP’s presentations in advance. Nonprofits in charge of similar community lectures may use poster printing to market the courses to people.