This was our first week back after spring break! We’ve already started planning our Healthy Aging Project for the quarter and my group submitted a proposal for an intergenerational walk called “Walks of Life”. We took into consideration that it might be difficult for some seniors to take part in walk that spans several miles, so we are planning on making it span no longer than 1-2 miles or about 3 kilometers. To make it intergenerational, we are planning on reaching out to UCSD students and even local high school and elementary school students to attend the event. We are currently trying to finalize the venue, but due to the lengthy time it takes to secure permits for outdoor venues in conjunction with our restricted timeline to make this event happen, we are struggling a little bit. However, if we cannot secure a venue that requires permits, we have a few venues in mind that are public places that will not require such permits. This healthy aging project aims to establish a sustainable event that fosters intergenerational interaction, connections among community members, and increase awareness of healthy and accessible physical activities such as walking. Studies have proven that seniors that partake in regular physical activity, such as walking, have a reduced likelihood for chronic conditions and have improved heart health. We hope to inspire the seniors that partake in this event to become more physically active. We have a budget of $800 and we are going to start seeking sponsors to cover certain costs for the event such as snacks, water, t-shirts, and flyers. It’s going to take quite a bit of effort to make this event happen under a restricted budget and timeline, but I have full confidence in my group and in myself to accomplish this!
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