Aging Partners Supports Seniors



Aging Partners offers programming to support independent living, improve and maintain fitness and strength, and enhance mental clarity, for those over 60.

While continuing to offer resources in locations around the city and county, their new headquarters at Victory Park, at 600 S. 70th St. houses a health clinic with services provided by supervised student nurses and/or staff RNs., as well as a senior center, and a fitness center.

The fitness center offers state-of-the-art, pneumatic (air-powered) strength equipment, specially designed for older adults - something for everyone, regardless of ability and fitness level. Appointments with a personal trainer are also available at no charge. 

The impact? The number of clients served has increased by 400% since opening the Victory Park facility in 2023.

Learn more in the Aging Partner December highlight.

Stakeholders Come Together

Nearly 200 participants that included physicians, mental health professionals, health departments, university medical and public health schools, hospitals, legislators, community organizations, and nonprofits from across the state met to discuss barriers and solutions for improving maternal and child health in Nebraska at an all-day Maternal Health Child Summit on November 20. 

Hosted by Partnership for a Healthy Nebraska and community partners, subject matter panel discussions led by community advocates and experts, addressed these topics: (1) Maternal Child Health Federal & State Policy (2) Universal Newborn Home Visiting (3) Rural Maternal Health Access (4) Fetal Infant Mortality Review (5) Maternal Mental Health (6) Barriers to Care, and (7) Safe Sleep & SUIDS.

Visit our web site to find community resources in Lincoln in English and Spanish including downloadable Resource Guides.

Headed for a Rough Flu Season?

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina is an epidemiologist and data scientist with a Masters in Public Health and a PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, professor at Yale School of Public Health and a source we trust. The latest from Dr. Jetelina:

"The good news is that government shutdown is over, and a few things are finally back online including CDC data and SNAP funding.

The bad news? We could be heading into a brutal flu season. The infant botulism outbreak linked to formula is climbing, and the U.S. may soon face a review of its measles elimination status, following Canada’s loss of theirs last week.

And, with the gears turning again in Washington, health policy questions are back in play." Learn more in her newsletter.

The Latest On LNKTV Health

Watch "Mastery" the newest video from the 6 Pillars of Emotional Wellness series that provides guidance for parents on important issues that impact child wellbeing.

This series provides an overview of job opportunities in the trades with help through the programs and coaching at the American Job Center in Lincoln.

Learn to cook authentic Afghani food, with recipes for several dishes. And check out the Healthier Holiday Eating series.

Find more LNKTV Health videos:

• on their website,
• You Tube channel,
• TV channels, and
• on KZUM FM radio podcasts!

Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach is hosting Cookies, Claus, & Community, Tuesday, December 2nd, at Sheridan Lutheran Church from 3:30–6:30PM. Activities include visiting with Santa, decorating cookies, enjoying hot cocoa, and assembling care kits for individuals experiencing homelessness. A freewill donation of $25 is suggested.

Pioneers Park Nature Center - Twilght Treks Meet at Pioneers Park Nature Center Prairie Building, Friday, Dec. 5 trek, from 5:30–7:00PM to explore prairie, woodland, and wetland trials, and the sights and sound of nature after sunset.

For the trek on Dec. 19, 5:30–7:00P, meet at Bethany Park to follow the MoPac Trail and focus on urban wildlife and corridors to animal habitats. More info or register.

Community Crops farm applications for 2026 are open until December 6th for a few more applicants. Email Megan McGuffey or call her at 402-474-9802 for more information or to start an application. Community Crops provides training, technical assistance and land access to beginning, immigrant and limited-resource farmers.

Holiday Harvest Market, Dec. 7 & 21, 10AM-2PM, over 20 vendors that can provide locally-grown seasonal produce, meats, eggs, mushrooms, sweets, jams/jellies, honey, pecans and more. Indoors, Firefighters Reception Hall, 241 Victory Lane. More info.

KOLN/KGIN TV and the Center for People are hosting a donation drive for toys and gift cards to benefit families in need. Donations of new, unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the following locations 9AM - 4PM, M - F, Dec. 1 - 12:

• 10/11 Studios, 840 N. 40th St.
• Anderson Auto Group, 3201 Yankee Hill Rd. or 6500 Telluride Dr.
• Liberty First Credit Union, 501 N. 46th St., 6001 S. 56th St., 5101 N. 27th St., or 8400 Lexington Ave.

Organizers suggest $20 gift cards for youth ages 13-18. Center for People will host an event to distribute gifts Dec. 19.

Community Action Partnership is sponsoring a Toy Drive, Dec. 1 - 23 for ages 0 – 18 yrs. Please consider adding an item such as a toothbrush, diapers, or deodorant to your donation. Drop toys off at 210 O St. M-F, 8:30AM-5PM. More info, donate, or volunteer.