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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
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.
Informational Session: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 1:00 pm. This session is mandatory for all those wishing to participate.
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays starting January 12 (12-week program)
Location: Waupaca Senior Center, 407 School St., Waupaca
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Cost: $20
Registration & More Information: Contact Teri Moe at 715-258-4437
Informational Session: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 6:00 pm. This session is mandatory for all those wishing to participate.
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays starting January 7 (12-week program)
Location: St. Peter Lutheran Evangelical School, 42 N. Third St., Hilbert
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cost: Suggested donation $15
Workshop Flyer (PDF)
Registration & More Information: Contact Nancy Krueger, 920-740-9572 or 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. There will be grocery store gift cards for those who make at least 5 of 6 classes or all of the classes. Brought to you by the ADRC and UW-Extension office.
No workshops scheduled at this time. Check back for updated class information.
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!
Dates: Tuesdays starting January 13 (6-week program)
Location: Brewster Village, 3300 W. Brewster St., Appleton
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 am
Cost: $15 suggested donation to cover the cost of the book.
Registration & More Information: Contact Nancy Krueger, 920-740-9572 or nkrueger@vpind.com.
Dates: Thursdays starting January 15 (6-week program)
Location: Waupaca Senior Center, 407 School St., Waupaca
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $10 if you wish to keep the book, otherwise free.
Registration & More Information: Contact Teri Moe, 715-258-4437.
Dates: Tuesdays starting March 3 (6-week program)
Location: Thompson Community Center, 820 W. College Ave, Appleton
Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Cost: $10 suggested donation to cover the cost of the book
Registration & More Information: Contact Affinity NurseDirect at 800-392-9900.
LEADER TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
Dates: Thursdays and Friday March 5th, 6th and 12th and 13th.
Time: 9am-4pm (must attend all 4 days)
Cost: None
Registration and More Informations: Contact Affinity NurseDirect at 800-392-9900
For a complete list of programs, call your county or visit their website.
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Stepping On: Falls Prevention Workshop
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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, January 6 - February 17, 2009 (this is a 7-week workshop)
Location: Appleton Retirement Community, 200 W. Packard St., Appleton
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Cost: $30 per participant covers the 7-week workshop and Stepping On Participant Guide; scholarships may be available, if needed.
Workshop Flyer (PDF)
Registration & More Information: Contact Nancy Krueger, 920-740-9572 or nkrueger@vpind.com.
Dates: Wednesdays, January 7 - February 18, 2009 (this is a 7-week workshop)
Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 107 Tustin Rd., Fremont
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $10 per participant covers the 7-week workshop and Stepping On Participant Guide; scholarships are available.
Workshop Flyer (PDF)
Registration & More Information: Contact Sandy Smith at 920-407-1191.
Dates: Thursdays, January 22- March 5, 2009 (this is 7-week workshop)
Location: Brillion West Haven, 220 Achievement Dr., Brillion
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: $10 suggested donation which covers the 7-week workshop and Stepping On Participant Guide; scholarships are available
Registration & More Information: Contact Calumet County Aging and Disability Resource Center at (920) 849-1451.
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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