Wellness Classes
Our Evidence-based wellness programs are scientifically proven to improve your overall well-being.
All of our classes are FREE for those ages 60 or older.
Diabetes Self-Management
The Diabetes Self-Management (DSMP) program is designed to help older adults live and thrive with Diabetes Disease.
Note: FREE for Ages 60+ with a diabetes diagnosis.
Program Details:
- 6-week course
- Weekly Meeting
- Learning materials provided
- Can be delivered in person, virtually by phone or computer.
Course will discuss:
- Strength and endurance techniques
- Affective glucose monitoring
- Healthy eating
- Appropriate use of medication
- Working more effectively with health care providers
- Recommended tests for prevention and delay of complications
- Proper foot care
- Action-planning, problem-solving, & decision making
Diabetes Prevention Program
This lifestyle change program helps those diagnosed as prediabetic learn how to prevent or delay a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
Program highlights:
- Yearlong course
- Twenty-Two sessions
- Learning materials provided
How it helps:
- Reduces your chances of developing type 2 diabetes by 71%
- Teaches skills needed to lose weight, be more active, and manage stress
- Gives you access to a trained lifestyle coach
- Creates a safe and supportive environment with our instructors and your peers
Bingocize®
Bingocize® combines exercise and health education with the familiar game of bingo. It is a great, fun way to get moving and socializing while working to overcome health problems.
Program highlights:
- 10 week course
- Meets twice a week for 1 hour
- Learning materials provided
How it helps:
- Improves lower/upper body strength, gait, balance, and range of motion
- Improves aspects of cognition (executive function)
- Increases social engagement
- Improves knowledge of falls risk reduction and other important health topics
A Matter of Balance
Learn to manage falls and increase activity levels via education, home and community safety, exercise, and goal setting.
Program highlights:
- 8 week course
- Meets weekly for 2 hours
- Learning materials provided
How it helps:
- View falls as controllable
- Set goals for increasing activity
- Teaches changes to reduce fall risks at home
- Learn exercises to increase strength and balance
Chronic Disease Self-Management
This class is perfect for older adults with one or multiple chronic health conditions. If you or a loved one are living with a chronic condition such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, or other ongoing health problems, this workshop is for you!
Program highlights:
- 6-week course
- Weekly Meeting
- Learning materials provided
- Can be delivered in person, virtually by phone or computer.
How it helps:
- Learn to manage your symptoms
- Goal setting and problem solving solutions
- Teaches you to communicate with your healthcare team
- Makes daily tasks easier
At-Home Exercises
Looking to be more active at home? Check out these low impact at-home exercise videos to keep you healthy, active, and engaged!