Most people already know that exercise, sleep, nutrition, and stress management matter.
The harder part is turning that knowledge into choices and habits that can be sustained over time.
Broomfield’s annual Living in Balance Aging Well Expo will take on that challenge when it returns Friday, Oct. 9, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Broomfield Community Center. This year’s free event will focus on helping older adults move beyond simply knowing what is good for them and develop practical tools for supporting their physical and mental well-being. The program will include a keynote presentation, four breakout sessions, a drop-in crafting activity, a hearing clinic (call Family Hearing at 303-465-4327 to reserve your spot), and a vendor fair connecting attendees with services and resources.
“We want people to leave Living in Balance feeling empowered. Aging well isn’t about making a hundred changes at once,” said Senior Services Manager Nikki Crouse. “It’s about understanding what matters most to you, finding what works for your life and taking small steps that can make a meaningful difference over time.”
Keynote speaker Michelle Zellner will open the program with “The YOU Revolution: From Imbalance to Balancing Aging with Vitality Through YOUr Evolution.” Her presentation begins with a simple question: Why does someone want to make a change? Identifying personal motivation can make it easier to determine how to move forward. Zellner will discuss foundational habits and supportive tools that can help people navigate setbacks, make consistent choices, and move from merely getting through life to thriving.
Zellner founded Better Beings and has nearly 30 years of experience educating and coaching people on exercise, nutrition, weight management, sleep, chronic stress, mindfulness, and work-life balance. As an author, speaker, corporate wellness trainer, and coach, she also draws on her own wellness journey to help others take greater control of their health.
Although the expo is designed with older adults in mind, its information also may be useful to caregivers, family members, and people planning for the years ahead. “Aging well looks different for everyone. It might mean staying active, nurturing relationships, trying something new, or simply finding more purpose and enjoyment in everyday life,” said Crouse. “We hope Living in Balance inspires people to discover what makes life meaningful to them and gives them practical ways to keep moving toward the life they want.”
Doors will open at 8 a.m. for a complimentary continental breakfast, followed by the keynote at 8:30 a.m. Advance registration is required for the breakfast, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. The vendor fair will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Four breakout sessions are scheduled from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m., with topics and presenters to be announced. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. in the Lakeshore Cafe, which is within the Broomfield Community Center, followed by a door-prize giveaway at 12:30 p.m. Lunch requires advance registration and payment. Participants can register for the free keynote breakfast or purchase lunch, while space remains, through B-REx.com or by calling 303-464-5500 and selecting option 8.
For program updates and additional information, visit Broomfield.org/LivinginBalance
