| By Gale Staff |
August is National Wellness Month, offering the perfect opportunity for libraries to spotlight health and self-care programming for aging adults. But developing consistent, high-quality programs can be a challenge—especially with limited staff time and shrinking budgets.
That’s where Gale Presents: GetSetUp comes in. This online learning platform, designed specifically for adults 55+, provides public libraries with an always-on, dynamic set of classes, including live and on-demand short-form videos and articles. With regularly updated content led by peer instructors, GetSetUp is a reliable tool to offer meaningful learning and social connection opportunities in your library, without adding work for your staff.
Program Spotlight: Celebrate National Wellness Month
This August, GetSetUp is offering a curated collection of thirty-six wellness-focused classes that libraries can feature as a plug-and-play program. Here are a few of their newest offerings:
- Tai Chi and Qigong for Beginners with Chronic Conditions: Discover how gentle Tai Chi and Qigong can ease pain, improve balance, and reduce fatigue. This beginner-friendly class focuses on slow, mindful movement tailored to your comfort.
- Intermittent Fasting: Is It Right for You & Getting Started: Explore the basics of intermittent fasting, its potential benefits for older adults, and how to start safely with a plan that fits your lifestyle and goals
- Mindful Tips to Manage Daily Stress: Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Learn easy mindfulness techniques to bring calm and clarity—anytime, anywhere.
- Beyond the Scale: Tracking Real Progress: Your health journey is more than just a number on the scale. Discover how to track your progress using real-life markers like energy, sleep, and strength—and how to celebrate every win.
These classes require no planning or facilitation from staff—just promotion. Gale even provides ready-to-use, downloadable flyers, bookmarks, and more to help libraries spread the word in minutes.
Programming Idea: “Wellness Wednesdays at the Library”
Looking for more targeted ways to engage adults 55+ in your library? Host a month-long Wellness Wednesday series in August centered on National Wellness Month.
Here are simple steps to get started:
- Reserve a community room with a screen and internet access.
- Choose a weekly class from the GetSetUp wellness series.
- Invite patrons to attend together, then stay for a discussion or social hour.
Use this program to build routine engagement, foster community connection, and demonstrate the library’s role in promoting healthy aging without taxing your team’s bandwidth.
How Healthy Aging Programming Makes a Difference
By offering trusted, senior-focused programming through Gale Presents: GetSetUp, libraries can:
- Combat social isolation
- Support digital literacy and independent living
- Meet the needs of a rapidly growing 55+ population
- Provide ongoing, relevant programming all year long
Ready to empower your older adult patrons and enrich your library’s offerings—no new staffing or facilitation required? Learn more about bringing Gale Presents: GetSetUp to your library.
