HES Alumni and Friends Study Tour - Greece
lkaria, the Greek island, known as "the island where people forget to die," is the focus on this tour. lkaria is one of 5 "Blue Zones", an aging hot spot where people live to be a healthy 100+ years old. The health and longevity of lkarians is largely due to their lifestyle, which centers around having a reason to live, a focus on family, meaningful social connections, healthy diets, hard work, physical activity and spirituality. Using these lifestyle dimensions as a guide, participants will acquire unique insights regarding the lkarian lifestyle through various hands-on activities, tours, observation and dialogue with local residents, historians, and professionals who promote the island's history, health and happy lifestyle. Participants will also enhance their multicultural experience through site visits of historical, cultural, and contemporary significance. The program will start in Athens with a guided tour of the Acropolis and it will conclude on the Greek "glamour island," Mykonos.
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For a copy of the itinerary or questions, contact
Amy Kostelic
Associate Extension Professor and Adult Development and Aging Specialist
(859) 257-1763 or amy.kostelic@uky.edu
