the palm reporter Voice-Controlled Technologies Targetted to Seniors Click here to view PALM's September Activities!

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1 the palm reporter September 2018 You can also get your FREE PALM Newsletter from our website, Voice-Controlled Technologies Targetted to Seniors As new voice recognition technologies emerge and the prices come down, this technology is receiving increased attention from the aging services industry. Voice-controlled technology holds great promise, in particular for older adults with physical limitations. In 2017, the Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing launched an Amazon Alexa Pilot Study at the Carlsbad by the Sea senior living community to examine the effectiveness and ease of use of Alexa, as well as its potential for offering older adults greater independence and social connection. In order to support participants, Front Porch also held twice monthly Alexa 101 workshops. Overall, all the older adults in the pilot study felt that Alexa made their life easier, and over 70% used it at least once a day. Over 70% of participants also reported feeling more connected to family, friends, and the community, with some choosing to use Alexa to call friends and family. In terms of Alexa s basic functions, participants reported using it for weather and temperature, alarms and timers, music, news, and to search for information. Participants were also given the option of trying smart home devices like smart plugs or thermostats to use with their Alexa, and all but one of these participants felt that these enhanced their enjoyment of Alexa. Go to page 2 for the September 25th workshop Click here to view PALM's September Activities! PALM Center for Positive Aging 117 Ardmore, Avenue / Ardmore,PA Monday - Friday / 8:30AM - 4:00PM (610) / palmseniors.org Enabled Facility Click here to view September's Lunch Menu! facebook.com/thepalmcenter

2 MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Well it s September and Fall is on its way. As I reflect on the past 9 months, I have been thinking about Aging in Place and Aging in Community as well as making our center one that welcomes intergenerational programming. BUILDING MOMENTUM The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) Has designated September as the month to highlight the theme of Senior Centers: Building Momentum as we celebrate National Senior Center Month! Isn t welcoming what it s all about. At PALM we take great pride in offering opportunities to get to know people who have different life experiences and interests. My experience recently with the new students in the Horizon s Leadership Institute made me realized that it s more important than ever to have some programming where young and old can thrive together. It also takes more than offering programs to get to know people. Staff and volunteers need to be culturally competent to understand how different cultures view aging and older adults, to help people make plans for their future that are consistent with their own traditions and that they feel respected and truly heard. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin had a line in her famous empowerment song, R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me. We need to find out what it means to everyone. Staff, volunteers and participants need to be respectful of each other. Sometimes I am asked to intercede if someone has been rude to staff or if staff has been rude to a participant or when participants have disagreements. All of us have a responsibility to make PALM a community where we learn about each other, value our experiences and treat everyone with respect. At the PALM (Positive Aging in Lower Merion), through our programming, are hoping to change the perception of aging. We are making plans to bring innovative programs here to the PALM to change the perception of aging, and create important community resources for aging expertise. The NISC SAYS, Senior centers are the future of what aging can be. So we are asking all of our participants tell your family and friends about the PALM SENIOR CENTER and ask a friend to come visit the PALM. SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2018 at 12:30 Aging in Place Easy Living Now Learn more about developing a plan to preparing your home to make life easier now and a longer, healthier life in the future. Join interior designer Susan Rains, an Aging in Place design specialist, and Kelly Steyn, a Senior Real Estate Specialist to discuss this issue. SEPTEMBER 25TH: ALEXA, MY NEW FRIEND Some older adults have voice-controlled technology on their phones. Siri will try to answer questions. Voice-controlled technology holds great promise, for older adults. Today we will talk to ALEXA. It has the potential for offering older adults greater independence and social connection.

3 FROM THE DESK OF THE SOCIAL WORKER PINOCHLE EVERYDAY 1PM -5 PM Join us and discover physical, mental and social benefits of the game. We are also looking for someone to teach How to Play Pinochle. Tuesday: Sewing 10 am Ping Pong 10 am FOOD CUPBOARD REMINDER!! The food cupboard in August will be Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. PRODUCE VOUCHERS September 30, 2018 will be here soon! Those who qualify can get the produce vouchers until September 30, The vouchers must be used by Nov. 30, 2018 so act fast!! You can get the vouchers Tuesday thru Thursdays from 10:00am until 1:00pm. Wednesday: Grocery Trips Weaving 10 am 3rd Wed Food Cupboard (August only) Thursday: Friday Food Cupboard Packing (1st Thursday) Bible Study 10:30 Jewelry making 12:45 Quilting 10 am Ping Pong 12:30 Need to talk to someone? Ana Santoyo from the Lincoln Center has formed a support group and is also doing individual counseling at PALM on Thursdays from 9:15AM. Are there any musicians out there who would be interested to meet other musicians and make music together? Can people meet twice a month on a Monday from 2:00 to 3:30 to form the PALM JAMMERS? CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST PALM MEMBERS! Alberta Williams Beverly Rouse Mattie Owens Gwendolyn Owens Catherine F. Walker Wishing everyone with a Birthday in September a very Happy Birthday!!

4 RESERVE YOUR SEAT ON THESE PALM TRIPS! DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATER CHRISTMAS SHOW THE MUSICAL A CHRISTMAS CAROL + LIMITED SEATING + Put your name on the list ASAP THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 COST: $75.00 DEPARTURE FROM PALM: 9:00 AM ONLY 23 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE DEPOSIT OF $25.00 DUE ASAP BALANCE DUE: NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 20, 2018 Call Beverly at (610) to reserve your seat LADORE CAMP & RETREAT CENTER October 1st through October 5th, 2018 Cost Without a Scholarship Single Occupancy - $ Double Occupancy - $ With a Scholarship the cost will be Single Occupancy - $ Double Occupancy - $ Departure from The PALM at 10:00AM Departure from LADORE at 9:00AM * Call Beverly at (610) to see if you qualify for a Scholarship

5 Chair Exercise Improve strength, flexibility & endurance Mondays & Fridays - 11AM to 11:45AM Instructor: Judy Gaul Price - $3.00 Per Class Table Games Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons 1:45-3:00 P.M. Yoga With a Twist Help loosen muscles & relieve the body Tuesdays - 9:15AM to 10AM ($3 Per Class) Instructor: Lisa Bardarson Conversational Spanish Wednesdays - 1pm to 2pm for beginners Wednesdays - 2pm to 3:30pm for intermediate Native Speaking Instructor: Gladys Saldana Price - $7.00 a month September Class Schedule Classes are subject to cancellation in the event of low enrollment. Healthy Steps in Motion A Falls Prevention exercise regimen Wednesdays - 10:30AM to 11:15AM Instructor: Certified Trainer Gladys Saldana Weaving Class Ideal for people with limited vision or dexterity. Wednesdays - 10AM to 11:30AM Instructor: Barbara Parman Bible Study Applying Biblical principles in daily life. Thursdays - 10:30AM Price - Free Will Offering Merri Notes Musical group with audiences community-wide Thursdays 10:30AM to 11:30AM Musical Director: Dr. Clyde Shive Jewelry Making Design jewelry for all occasions Every Thursday 12:45PM to 1 :45PM Instructor: Sun H. Joe Price - $2.00 Per Class plus supplies Stretch & Tone Perform gentle stretches to increase mobility Thursdays - 9:15AM to 10:00AM Instructor: Lisa Bardarson Quilting Class Create bed quilts, wall hangings and pillows Fridays - 10:00AM to 12PM Instructor: Barbara Short Quilting Class Fridays - 10AM to 12PM Instructor: Barbara Short

6 SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS! MONDAY 11am Chair Exercise TUESDAY 9:15am Yoga with a Twist WEDNESDAY: 10:30am Healthy Steps THURSDAY: 9:15 Strength & Tone FRIDAY: 11 am Chair Exercise LABOR DAY PALM CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 Maples Acres Farmer s Market, Plymouth Meeting Leaving PALM at 9:30AM 11:30AM Lunch back at the PALM Time to use Farmer s Market Coupons THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Return of the Merri-Notes Rehearsal starts at 10:30AM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 First Day of Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah 2018 will begin in the evening of Sunday, September 9 and ends in the evening oftuesday, September 11. Rosh Hashanah is the celebration of the Jewish New Year.... It is the first of what we call the High Holidays (or High Holy Days), a ten-day period that ends with Yom Kippur the holiest day of the Jewish year. On Rosh Hashanah, Jews from all over the world celebrate God's creation of the world. The Hebrew common greeting on Rosh Hashanah is Shanah Tovah THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 Interactive Nutrition Program w/ Participants 12:00PM JUDGE VALENTINE RETURNS TO THE PALM Living Wills, Power of Attorney and "Simple" Wills WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018 Call (610) to make an appointment Where Were You on September 11, 2001? Join us on September 11 at 12:30 pm to remember this day. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 Terri Wassell from Montgomery County Department of Aging will do an Interactive Walkabout Nutrition Program w/ Participants at12:00pm. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 Peach Picking Cherry Hill Orchards, Lancaster, PA Leaving the 8:00AM Cost: $13.00 plus $2.00 tip for driver Lunch on your own TWO DAY AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 And TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 TIME: 1:30PM 5:30PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, :30PM Presentation given by: Main Line Day Center. SEPTEMBER 18- Evening of the 19th Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. It's the day of atonement after the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah. On this day, Jews ask God for forgiveness for their sins to secure their fate. It's also known as the Sabbath of Sabbaths. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 Rite Aide Pharmacy Presentation on Senior Safety TIME: 12:45PM

7 PALM SPOTLIGHT New Student Leaders PALM PARTICIPATES WITH HORIZON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FROM HAVERFORD COLLEGE On August 28. PALM represented by our Executive Director, Linda Collins, collaborated with the Horizons Leadership Institute. The Haverford Horizons Leadership Institute, or Horizons, is a leadership development program for students who have demonstrated leadership potential in high school. This invitation-only opportunity is designed for students who are first-generation, from underrepresented backgrounds, and/or Questbridge scholars. Horizons provides selected students the opportunity to gain a head start on their transition to college life and connect with classmates and student leaders. One of the goals is to develop relationships and connections in the Ardmore Community. Five leaders and their respective organizations were chosen to welcome the students and provide an introduction to volunteer opportunities. They are: Rev. Carolyn Cavaness, Pastor of Bethel AME Church Linda Collins, the Executive Director of PALM, the Center for Positive Aging in Ardmore Leann Ayers, Resident Director of A Better Chance House (ABC House) Janice Lion, Associate Director of the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship at Haverford Marcus Gaskins, co-owner of Gentleman's Quarters and Brianna Nero of Nero Photography, both of who coordinate SURGE Mentorship and the KEYS Project