Registered dietitian Jacqueline Atwood and gerontologist Grace Atwood from Right at Home will discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet and ways to enjoy it on Friday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. in HCC Conference Room. This free workshop is open to all LW residents. No RSVP required. Research suggests that plant-based diets are cost-effective, low-risk interventions that may lower body mass index, blood

As people get older, they experience physical transformations and other changes the naked eye can’t see such as slower metabolism and a decrease in bone density and muscle mass. The following are some diet tips for older adults to combat agerelated changes. • Prioritize protein. Studies show that older adults should consume 25-30 grams of protein with each meal, which could limit inactivitymediated

Meals on Wheels Orange County in partnership with the city of Seal Beach is hosting The Lunch Cafe at the North Seal Beach Center, 3333 St. Cloud Dr., Seal Beach, Monday-Friday, from 11 a.m.-noon. It is open to anyone 60 or older. Suggested contribution is $3. Guests under 60 can enjoy lunch for $5. LW Minibus service is available for a pick up at 10:25 a.m. at the Amphitheater bus stop on St.

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers freshly cooked meals for $10.50 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1 percent milk. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org to complete the application or cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. the prior business day. Thursday, Dec. 21

All events will take place in Optum HCC Large Conference Room. Fall Recovery and Balance Health Seminar Christel Mitrovich from Reneu Health will talk about balance and fall prevention. RSVP by calling 562-493-9581 or just come by. When: Friday, Jan. 12 Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. SCAN Medicare 101 Diane Scott from SCAN will provide the latest updates on Medicare and share money saving tips. No