Senior Learning Institute

We’re wrapping up September with a conversation about something that affects how we feel every day: the connection between what we eat, inflammation, and our overall health.

Join Valarie Kornblet-Shifrin, Certified Nutritional Counselor, for Chronic Disease Self-Management. This free seminar will explore how nutrition and inflammation can impact your health and how a better understanding of both can support healthier choices and better living.

📅 September 24, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Brentwood Community Center

Don’t miss our final seminar of the month! Reserve your seat at https://seniorlearninginstitute.com/seminars/

Behind every important healthcare decision should be someone who understands your wishes and is prepared to advocate for them.

This month’s Partner Spotlight features Decision Advocates, providing compassionate health care advocacy and decision-making support for seniors and families navigating important care decisions.

We’re proud to have trusted professionals like Decision Advocate as part of the Senior Learning Institute® network.

Learn more about Decision Advocate and all of our SLI partners at https://seniorlearninginstitute.com/our-partners/

Balance is something we rely on every day, often without thinking about it. Getting out of a chair, stepping off a curb, walking on uneven ground, or simply moving confidently through your home all depend on it.

At Better Balance, Dr. Beth Templin, PT, DPT, GCS will share simple exercises and practical strategies that can help improve stability, reduce the risk of falls, and keep you confidently doing the things you enjoy.

📅 September 16, 2026
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 City of O’Fallon Senior Center

Join us for this free educational event! Register at https://seniorlearninginstitute.com/seminars/

The Alzheimer’s conversation is changing.

Researchers are learning more about the disease, how it may be detected earlier, and what the future of prevention and care could look like. Staying informed can help individuals and families better understand these changes and what they may mean moving forward.

Join the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Missouri for a look at new discoveries, emerging directions, and the progress being made in Alzheimer’s research.

📅 September 15, 2026
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Sunset Hills Community Center

Register for this free event at https://seniorlearninginstitute.com/seminars/

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There’s a big difference between having a financial plan and simply hoping everything works out.

As life changes, so do your expenses, priorities, and financial responsibilities. Financial & Life Planning will explore how planning earlier can help you stay organized, prepare for what’s ahead, and make more intentional decisions about your future.

Featuring Lynn Potts, MBA, Daily Money Manager and Stacy Flanagin, CFP®, CSA, Wealth Management Advisor.

📅 September 10, 2026
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Maryland Heights Community Center

Reserve your seat at https://seniorlearninginstitute.com/seminars/

Happy Labor Day from the Senior Learning Institute®!

Today, we celebrate the years of hard work, dedication, and contributions that have helped build our families, workplaces, and communities.

We hope you enjoy a well-deserved day to relax, spend time with the people you love, and celebrate all that your hard work has made possible.

Your healthcare wishes shouldn’t become a guessing game for the people you love.

Advance Care Planning gives you the opportunity to make your preferences clear before a difficult medical decision arises. Learn how to communicate what matters to you, prepare for the unexpected, and help ensure your care remains your choice.

📅 September 1, 2026
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Chesterfield City Hall

Register today at https://seniorlearninginstitute.com/seminars/

September brings another full month of free educational seminars from the Senior Learning Institute®!

This month, we’re covering important topics from chronic disease management and healthcare planning to financial and life planning.

Each seminar is designed to provide older adults and their families with unbiased information, practical guidance, and trusted resources to help make informed decisions with confidence.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Open to the public
✅ Multiple St. Louis-area locations
✅ Bring a friend or loved one

View the full September schedule and register at SeniorLearningInstitute.com/Seminars

You don't need to be a tech expert to understand AI. You just need to know where it's already showing up.

From search engines and smartphones to healthcare and everyday tools, artificial intelligence is becoming part of daily life. Learn what it is, how it works, and what you should know at this free educational seminar.

📅 August 27, 2026
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Brentwood Community Center

Register today at https://seniorlearninginstitute.com/seminars/