Encourage adults aged 55 and above to participate in National Wellness Month through GetSetUp
GetSetUp, an online learning platform designed specifically for adults aged 55 and over, is providing public libraries with an accessible and comprehensive solution to offer wellness-focused classes during National Wellness Month.
With over 5,000 live and on-demand classes covering digital literacy, wellness, creativity, and practical skills development, GetSetUp serves as a vibrant community for more than 4 million older adults. It offers a platform where seniors can learn new skills, build connections, and stay engaged in their health and wellness.
The platform includes specialized courses on nutrition, exercise, mental health, mindfulness, and other wellness topics tailored to older adults. These classes help seniors maintain independence, improve physical and mental health, and adopt healthy lifestyle habits. Since GetSetUp’s programs are flexible and device-accessible, patrons can participate from the library or home, ensuring wide accessibility.
August is National Wellness Month, and libraries partnering with GetSetUp can host a month-long "Wellness Wednesday series". This series can be centred on National Wellness Month at the library, offering a curated collection of thirty-six wellness-focused classes. Some of the new offerings include "Beyond the Scale: Tracking Real Progress", "Mindful Tips to Manage Daily Stress", "Intermittent Fasting: Is It Right for You & Getting Started", and "Tai Chi and Qigong for Beginners with Chronic Conditions".
GetSetUp's content is regularly updated and led by peer instructors, ensuring that the classes remain relevant and engaging. Moreover, the platform provides libraries with ready-to-use, downloadable flyers, bookmarks, and more to help promote their classes. No new staffing or facilitation is required to bring GetSetUp's programming to the library.
By offering GetSetUp's programming, libraries can combat social isolation among adults 55+. After the class, libraries can hold a discussion or social hour for the attendees, encouraging further engagement and connection. Inviting patrons to attend the selected class together can also foster a sense of community and shared learning experience.
GetSetUp's programming supports digital literacy and independent living for adults 55+, helping libraries meet the needs of the rapidly growing 55+ population. It offers meaningful learning and social connection opportunities without adding work for library staff.
In conclusion, GetSetUp provides libraries with an always-on, dynamic set of classes that can be utilised during National Wellness Month and beyond. By partnering with GetSetUp, libraries can provide their patrons with a wealth of wellness-focused classes, fostering a healthier and more engaged community.
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- Public libraries partnering with GetSetUp can offer a diverse range of classes related to digital literacy, education and self-development, personal growth, science, health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, and mental-health during National Wellness Month.
- The GetSetUp platform offers over 5,000 live and on-demand classes on topics such as nutrition, exercise, mental health, mindfulness, and more, tailored to older adults to help them maintain independence and improve their physical and mental health.
- GetSetUp's program aims to combat social isolation among adults 55+ by providing a vibrant community for learning and connecting, offering classes like "Beyond the Scale: Tracking Real Progress", "Mindful Tips to Manage Daily Stress", and "Tai Chi and Qigong for Beginners with Chronic Conditions".
- The platform's content is regularly updated and led by peer instructors, ensuring that the classes remain relevant and engaging, and it also provides ready-to-use promotional materials for libraries to help publicize their classes.
- By offering GetSetUp's programming, libraries can meet the needs of the growing 55+ population, providing meaningful learning and social connection opportunities without adding work for library staff.
