Exploring the Principles of Senior Living and Blue Zones with Brittany Patton
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This week, Faye and Shelia are excited to introduce Brittany Patton, the Director and Supervisor of Ann Arbor Senior Center. Brittany shares how she got involved in senior care and her passion for encouraging physical activity among older adults. She also discusses the wide range of activities the Senior Center offers and explains why these activities are so important for seniors' minds and bodies.
Faye, Shelia, and Brittany discuss their interest in Blue Zones, and Brittany delves into the various principles that are essential for a high-quality, long life. She highlights a few principles that resonate with her the most and emphasizes how everyone can adopt these daily habits. By incorporating them, people can find meaning in their daily lives and age gracefully.
Finally, Brittany opens up about her personal experience caring for her mother during her final days. She reflects on how this experience has influenced her approach to work and her perspective on living a meaningful life.
Get in touch with Brittany and her team at the Ann Arbor Senior Center here www.a2gov.org, bpatton@a2gov.org or by calling 734-794-6250.
This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hsBYUQrFCJs
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