Wise & Healthy Aging

10/18/2025

Join us this coming Wednesday, October 22 from 11am to noon for "Advanced Care Planning & End of Life Options" at The Club. A volunteer with End of Life Choices California (EOLCCA) will discuss the importance of sharing your values and end-of-life wishes with loved ones; legal end-of-life options; and the resources and support provided by EOLCCA.

Members of The Club can register in-person, via MyActiveCenter.com, or by calling (310) 394-9871. For information about how to become a member, visit us at 1527 4th Street in Santa Monica, check out wiseandhealthyaging.org/club-wise, or give us a call at (310) 394-9871.

10/17/2025

Along with people all over the world taking part in their own Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, WISE participated in the “Great California ShakeOut” at 10:16am today. This drill is an annual opportunity to practice how to be safer during earthquakes, to review and update emergency preparedness plans and supplies, and to secure spaces in order to prevent damage and injuries. It is through practicing "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" that we build “muscle memory” to help us respond correctly in the event of an earthquake.

Learn more about "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" here: https://www.shakeout.org/california/dropcoverholdon/

10/15/2025

Abuse in later life is any willful abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or sexual violence against adults 50+ years, often by someone they know and trust—like a partner, family member, or caregiver. With this resource, learn about common myths, warning signs, and how you can take action.

If you or someone you know needs services or support, call the LA County Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 978-3600. Confidential and available 24/7.

10/15/2025

10/14/2025

Wise & Healthy Aging had the pleasure of welcoming back Jacob Catalano, co-founder of Stella Foster for "Enriching your Life with AI" last Thursday. Members of The Club were able to get a better understanding of what artificial intelligence is and learn how they might implement AI tools—like Stella Foster, an AI assistant designed for older adults and caregivers—in their lives.

Jacob will be back this coming Thursday, October 16 at 1:30pm. For information about how to become a member of The Club at WISE, visit us at 1527 4th Street in Santa Monica, check out wiseandhealthyaging.org/club-wise, or give us a call at (310) 394-9871.

10/14/2025

Our new Grief & Loss Group for survivors of the LA wildfires kicked off this past Thursday and we still have room for a few more participants!

We meet next on October 23 at 11:30am. If you are interested in joining or learning more, please call us ASAP at (310) 394-9871, ext. 289.

10/10/2025

Check out a shot from our recent “Spotlight on New York City” tour which included two Broadway shows! The travelers in this picture chose the Tony award-winning “Death Becomes Her.” Check out upcoming U.S. and international tours at wiseandhealthyaging.org/multi-day-trips & wiseandhealthyaging.org/international-trips

10/10/2025

may have come and gone, but it's not too late to ; the lessons we learn when we do are too important to be ignored.

Ageism negatively impacts our health and well-being, our financial security, and the economy. It impacts us at every age.

Check out some important resources that reveal the impact of ageism in our society and enable us to build age-inclusive communities, courtesy of the American Society on Aging:
https://asaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Ageism-Awareness-Day-Fact-Sheet-2025.pdf
https://asaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Breaking-down-barriers-between-age-groups-1.pdf

10/10/2025

Today is .

"Society is always stronger when we embrace the many different voices, experiences, and perspectives that make us who we are; our chronological age contributes to that richness and needs to be viewed as an asset."

Aging is a rich and varied experience, but one that unites us, and offers an opportunity to build a society that works for us all—once we get past ageism. Check out some of the important facts about Ageism compiled by the American Society on Aging Ageism & Culture Advisory Council and let's . Learn more here: https://asaging.org/ageism-awareness

10/09/2025

Aging is a varied experience, but one that unites us. Let’s build a society that works for us all. https://asaging.org/ageism-awareness

10/08/2025

Our next session of Rock Painting with Shara Insepova is coming up on Monday, October 13! Check out just a few of our members' masterpieces from September, when folks were already getting into the Autumn mood!

Members of The Club can register in-person, via MyActiveCenter.com, or by calling (310) 394-9871. For information about how to become a member, visit us at 1527 4th Street in Santa Monica, check out wiseandhealthyaging.org/club-wise, or give us a call at (310) 394-9871.

10/07/2025

Everyone is Aging.

That's right, all of us.

October 9 is . Let’s . It’s time to tell a new story about aging. https://asaging.org/ageism-awareness