March Magazine for Pasadena Senior Center

BENEFITS OF MEDICAL CANNABIS AND CBD FOR OLDER ADULTS

Thursday, March 20 at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom Presented by Megan Mbengue, RN

Specialist Megan Mbengue, a trusted Cannabis nurse, will educate us on “The Basics of the Endocannabinoid System” which regulates key processes like pain, mood, and appetite. We will highlight how cannabis and CBD can improve the well-being of older adults by offering pain relief, reduce inflammation, better sleep, and anxiety management. “Senior-Specific Dosing & Products” focuses on personalized dosing and product selection, advising low starting doses to avoid adverse effects and covering various suitable forms of cannabis and CBD. “Navigating California Laws & Facility Policies” guides seniors and caregivers on the legal landscape of cannabis use in California, providing practical advice on compliance and facility policies.

MUSE $ IQUE AT PSC FOR ARTNIGHT PASADENA Friday, March 14 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Art Night is a beloved festival of arts in Pasadena, and Pasadena Senior Center is participating for the second time! Community Partner MUSE/ IQUE presents live music highlights from their upcoming season “Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope.” Live music, activities, refreshments, plus local favorite, The Tropic Truck. For more info on ArtNight, including map of venues and shuttle stops, visit https://www.cityofpasadena.net/artnight/.

A CULTURAL THURSDAY EVENT! SENIOR GAMES: WINNING NEVER GROWS OLD Thursday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m., via Zoom Presented by the California Senior Games Association

Participating in competitive sports doesn’t have an age limit. Olympic-style sports competitions for adults 50+, known as Senior Games, encourage adults to stay fit, make friends, and sometimes even set world records through competitive sports. Join host Anne Warner Cribbs, Olympian (1960) and president of the California Senior Games Association, who, along with a panel of athletes, will share their tips and challenges for staying competitive in mind and body through sports. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. ANALYZING THE DIFFERENT OPTIONS IN SENIOR CARE Thursday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom Presented by Foundation for Senior Services Weather we’ve walked through the experience with family and friends, or you’ve ducked your head in the sand to avoid it, eventually, 4 out of 5 of us will require some sort of care assistance in our life, either at home or in a community. Understanding the numbers and learning ways to pay is for many the big mystery. We will walk you through the breakeven analysis.