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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Helping you stay active and healthy is important to us. It’s one way we can help you maintain your independence and live the most healthy life. We offer a variety of health and wellness programs that are for anyone, regardless of age or ability.

Strong Women™
Nutrition & Cooking Workshop
Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Stepping On: Falls Prevention Workshop
Elder Care in the Workplace: Finding the Balance

Prevent Falls

Unintentional falls are a threat to the lives, independence and health of older adults.  Falls are not an inevitable part of aging, however.  One strategy that can reduce falls is to complete a Home Assessment .  Complete this checklist and learn more about staying safe at home.



Strong Women™
Strong Women™ is a program designed to help women become or stay strong, fit and healthy. It is an evidence-based, strength-training program from Tufts University proven to prevent osteoporosis, build muscle and improve balance, as well as decrease depression and arthritis symptoms.

Dates: Monday/Wednesday Sept. 8-Nov. 24, 2010

Location: Calumet County Courthouse, Chilton, WI

Time: 12:00- 1:00pm

Registration and More Information: Contact Vicki Halbach at (920) 849-1611

Dates: Tuesday/Thursday Sept. 7-Nov. 23, 2010

Location: Calumet County Courthouse, Chilton, WI

Time: 12:00- 1:00pm

Registration and More Information: Contact Vicki Halbach at (920) 849-1611

Dates: Monday/ Wednesday Sept. 8-Nov. 24, 2010

Location: Chilton Area Catholic School, Chilton

Time: 3:45- 4:45pm

Registration and More Information: Contact Nancy Krueger at (920) 740-9572 or email nkrueger@vpind.com

Dates: Tuesday/Thursday Sept. 7-Nov. 23, 2010

Location: Kiwanis Park Community Center, New Holstein

Time: 9:00- 10:00am

Registration and More Information: Contact Nancy Krueger at (920) 740-9572 or email nkrueger@vpind.com

Dates: Tuesday/Thursday Sept. 7-Nov. 23, 2010

Location: Kiwanis Park Community Center, New Holstein

Time: 5:30- 6:30pm

Informational Session: Aug. 12, 2010 5:30pm- MUST ATTEND IF PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE PRE-REGISTER

Registration and More Information: Contact Nancy Krueger at (920) 740-9572 or email nkrueger@vpind.com

Dates: Monday/ Wednesday Sept. 8-Nov. 24, 2010

Location: Brillion Community Center, Brillion

Time: 6:30- 7:30pm

Informational Session: Aug. 9, 2010 6:30pm- MUST ATTEND IF PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE PRE-REGISTER

Registration and More Information: Contact Judy at the Brillion Community Center at (920) 756- 3216

Dates: Monday/ Wednesday Sept. 8-Nov. 24, 2010

Location: St. Peter Lutheran Evangelical School, Hilbert

Time: 6:30- 7:30pm

Registration and More Information: Contact Nancy Krueger at (920) 740-9572 or email nkrueger@vpind.com

Dates: Monday/Wednesday Starting Sept. 20, 2010

Location: Waupaca Senior Center, Waupaca

Time: 1:00pm- 2:00pm

Registration and More Information: Contact Teri Moe at the Waupaca Senior Center at (715) 258-4437

Dates: Monday/Thursday Sept. 9-Nov. 22, 2010

Location: Thompson Community Center, Appleton, WI

Time: 12:15-1:15pm

Registration and More Information: Contact Nancy Krueger at (920) 740-9572 or email nkrueger@vpind.com


For a complete list of programs, call your county or visit their website.


Nutrition & Cooking Workshop
This class is designed for adults with developmental disabilities. It will cover food safety, healthy recipes, leftovers and nutrition charts. There will be a shopper(s) of the week to practice price-comparing and using coupons. They will buy that week's ingredients. Brought to you by the ARC and UW-Extension office.


Currently no classes scheduled at this time.


For a complete list of programs, call your county or visit their website.


Living Well with Chronic Conditions
This six-week program teaches new strategies that will give participants the confidence and skills needed to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condition. Topics include:

- how to develop a suitable exercise program
- management of symptoms, nutrition and medication
- breathing exercises and stress management
- how to deal with emotions such as anger and depression
- problem-solving skills
- and more!

Diabetic-specific programs available!

Dates: Tuesdays July 27-August 31, 2010(6-week program)

Location: St. Elizabeth Hospital, Fowler Conference Rm. 1, Appleton

Time: 5:30-8:00pm

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Wednesdays July 28-September 1, 2010(6-week program)

Location: Network Health Plan, 1570 Midway Place, Menasha

Time: 5:30pm- 8:00pm

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Thursdays July 29-September 2, 2010(6-week program)

Location: Network Health Plan, 1570 Midway Place, Menasha

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Thursdays July 29-September 2, 2010(6-week program)

Location: St. Elizabeth Hospital, Fowler Conference Rm. 1, Appleton

Time: 6:00-8:30pm

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Tuesday August 3- September 7, 2010(6-week program)

Location: St. Elizabeth Hospital, Fowler Conference Rm. 1, Appleton

Time: 9:00-11:30am

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Tuesday August 3- September 7, 2010(6-week program)

Location: St. Elizabeth Hospital, Fowler Conference Rm. 1, Appleton

Time: 1:00-3:30pm

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Wednesdays September 8-October 13, 2010 (6-week program)

Location: UW-Extension Rm. 1037, 811 Harding St., Waupaca

Time: 9:30-12:00pm

Sponsored by: Bethany Community Care

Registration and More Information: Contact Deb Brunner

(715) 942-1437.

Dates: Wednesdays, September 8-October 13, 2010 (6-week program)

Location: Network Health Plan, 1570 Midway Place, Menasha

TIme: 5:30- 8:00pm

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Thursdays, September 9-October 14, 2010 (6-week program)

Location: Network Health Plan, 1570 Midway Place, Menasha

Time: 6:00- 8:30pm

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Thursdays, September 16-October 21, 2010 (6-week program)

Location: Affinity Medical Group, W6981 Pank View Dr., Greenville

Time: 6:00- 8:30pm

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS - Diabetes Specific

Dates: Thursdays July 29-September 2, 2010(6-week program)

Location: St. Elizabeth Hospital, Fowler Conference Rm. 3, Appleton

Time: 9:00am-11:30am

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Thursdays July 29-September 2, 2010(6-week program)

Location: St. Elizabeth Hospital, Fowler Conference Rm. 3, Appleton

Time: 1:00-3:30pm

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Tuesdays September 7-October 12, 2010 (6-week program)

Location: St. Elizabeth Hospital, Fowler Conference Rm. 1, Appleton

Time: 5:30- 8:00pm

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

 


For a complete list of programs, call your county or visit their website.


Stepping On: Falls Prevention Workshop

It's estimated that one in three people age 65 and older fall at least once a year. Many of these falls result in broken bones and other disabilities, hospitalizations, and in some cases, even death. In addition to physical injury, victims of falls often lose their sense of confidence and become less independent. Falls among the elderly is a serious problem, especially right here in Wisconsin as our state ranks #2 for falls among older adults. The good news is that falls CAN be prevented!

Stepping On is a seven-week workshop using adult education to develop the knowledge and skills needed to help older adults prevent falls. It focuses on how strength and balancing exercises, medication management, home safety, footwear, vision, and mobility all play an important in fall prevention. The workshop:

- Increases awareness of fall risks
- Helps participants be more informed about the factors that contribute to their risk of falling
- Includes guest experts on certain topics
- Follows through on the use of prevention strategies after the workshop is completed
- Includes a follow-up "booster" class to review achievements

 

Dates: Tuesdays, June 1-July 13, 2010(this is a 7-week program)

Location: Good Shepherd Home, 607 Bronson St, Seymour

Time: 9am- 11am

Cost: $10

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan and The Aging and Disability Resource Center

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Tuesdays, August 17-September 28, 2010 (this is a 7-week program)

Location: Brillion Community Center, 120 Center St, Brillion

Time: 1-3pm

Cost: $10 suggested donation

Sponsored by: The Aging and Disability Resource Center

Registration and More Information: Contact Nancy Krueger at (920) 740-9572 or nkrueger@vpind.com

Dates: Wednesdays, September 15- October 27, 2010 (this is a 7-week program)

Location: Network Health Plan, 1570 Midway Rd, Menasha

Time: 1-3pm

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

Dates: Mondays, Sept 20- November 1, 2010

Location: Waupaca Senior Center, Waupaca

Time: 10am-12pm

Sponsored by: Waupaca Senior Center

Registration and More Information: Contact Teri Moe at the Waupaca Senior Center at (715) 258-4437

Dates: Tuesdays, October 5- November 16, 2010 (this is a 7-week program)

Location: Thompson Community Center, 820 W. College Ave., Appleton

Time: 9-11am

Sponsored by: Network Health Plan and The Aging and Disability Resource Center

Registration and More Information: Contact NurseDirect at (920) 738-2230 or toll free at 1-800-362-9900

 


For a complete list of programs, call your county or visit their website.


Elder Care in the Workplace: Finding the Balance
Juggling responsibilities for raising your family, performing your job, and caring for an elderly relative is a stressful balancing act. This program will help you manage that balancing act! It starts with a definition of effective care-giving and sets out four principles that can help make the care-giving experience a positive one. You’ll learn a six-step process for developing your own unique plan to find a balance among being a good caregiver, a good employee, and good to yourself.

This workshop can be presented in several formats to best suit the audience: “Lunch and Learn”, a short presentation, or a full-day workshop.

Information: Call Nancy Krueger at 920-740-9572
Dates: Call Nancy Krueger at 920-740-9572 to schedule a “Lunch and Learn” or presentation at your business.
Facilitator: Nancy Krueger, MSW - Health and Wellness Coordinator


For a complete list of programs, call your county or visit their website.

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