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Health & Wellness Workshops for
Older Adults
The ADRC of Rock County offers evidence-based health and wellness workshops for older adults and all ages of caregivers. These workshops cover a number of topics and are low or no cost. Many of them are offered several times a year; choose the session that fits your schedule. Scholarships may be available!!
If you have any questions about the workshops listed below or would like to enroll, please call Lisa Messer, Health Promotion Coordinator, at: (608) 757-5309 or email: Lisa.Messer@co.rock.wi.us
To find an online workshop being offered outside of Rock County go to:http://wihealthyaging.org/workshops
Our most popular program! Taught by a female for females. Series is three sessions over five weeks. Designed to give older women learning strategies for preventing or lessening symptoms - researched and proven to improve bladder symptoms for 71% of participants and bowel symptoms for 55%. Attendance of all three sessions is required! Suggested donation is $10.
Cedar Crest Senior Living, Janesville (open to the public!) Three Friday mornings from 10 am – 12 noon. Dates are August 23, September 6 & 20, 2024. Please register by August 9, 2024.
Click here for brochure on Mind of Matter at Cedar Crest .
Edgerton Public Library, Edgerton: Three Tuesdays mornings from 10 am – 12 noon. Dates October 15, 29 & November 12, 2024. Please register by October 1, 2024.
Click here for Flyer on Mind over Matter at Edgerton Library
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A high-level evidence-based program for people who have on-going, persistent pain. Developed at Stanford University, the workshop sessions meet for 2-1/2 hours, once a week, for six consecutive weeks. This program is very interactive, where mutual support and success build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their pain and maintain active, fulfilling lives. Facilitated by two trained Leaders the program delves into various topics related to mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Suggested donation is $20.
Cargill United Methodist Church, Janesville: Six Wednesday mornings 9:00 –11:15 AM from October 23 – November 27, 2024. Please register by October 9, 2024.
Click here for Living with Chronic Pain Flyer
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A six-week workshop that provides information and support to people with any kind of ongoing health condition: e.g., heart disease, Parkinson’s, arthritis, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic pain, anxiety, cancer, and any others. These highly participatory workshops build the participant’s confidence in their ability to manage their health, communicate more effectively with family members and healthcare providers, de-stress and relax, and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Suggested donation $15.
Milton summer series: Six Wednesday mornings July 10 – August 21st (no class 7/24) from 9:00 -11:15 AM at the new Kandu Industries building (formerly Blackhawk Tech building), 15 Plumb Street, Milton. Please register by July 2nd by calling Lisa Messer at the above number.
Click here for Brochure for Living Well with Chronic Conditions.
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Appropriate for those with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or caregiver to someone with diabetes. Each week has various topics related to mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Gain knowledge, share your experience, practice new skills, and help others. At a Healthy Living with Diabetes workshop, you’ll do more than learn about your condition. You’ll practice strategies, support others, and gain new tools to take better care of yourself. Suggested donation $15.
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The couch may be comfy but spending too much time sitting is bad for your health and is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day! The program is designed specifically for older adults who sit more than six hours per day. Stand Up has been researched and proven to reduce sitting time by 68 minutes per day. The program meets once per week for 2 hours for four weeks, followed by a Booster Session at Week 8. Donation $10.
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STEPPING ON is a seven-week series that is proven to reduce falls by 31%. In Stepping On workshops, we take fall prevention step-by-step. You’ll learn how to build and maintain the physical strength and balance you need to walk confidently. From footwear to prescriptions, you’ll learn what increases your risk of a fall, how to avoid it, and make an Individualized action plan to stay on your feet and living life the way you want. Suggested donation $15.
SSM Health-St Mary’s Hospital, Janesville: Seven Monday mornings 9:30 am -11:30 am from September 30 – November 11, 2024. Please register by September 20, 2024.
Click here for Brochure for Stepping On.
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POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS
Caregiver workshop which meets once a week for six weeks and is designed to help caregivers better cope with the challenges of caregiving. Proven to decrease negative emotions related to caregiving, increase confidence,
increase awareness and use of community resources for family caregivers. Participants will receive support and resources that will help make their caregiving journey easier. Suggested donation $15.
Contact Karen Tennyson at: 608-741-3615 or email: Karen.Tennyson@co.rock.wi.us
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The workshop focuses on:
1. How nutrition affects falls risk
2. The importance of muscles for strength
3. Key nutrients for older adults--particularly protein and fluid
4. How to determine personal nutrition risk
5. How to create an action plan to improve nutritional health
Falls series: September 24th, 1:00-3:30 pm at Grinnell Hall Senior Center, 631 Bluff Street, Beloit, WI.
Please register by September 20th, 2024, by calling 608-757-5309 or clicking below. There is a suggested donation of $5.
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Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less** is a 15-week online weight management program that uses strategies proven to work for weight loss and maintenance. Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindfully as they make choices about eating and physical activity. Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is delivered in an interactive real-time format with a live Registered Dietitian Nutritionist instructor. Must be dedicated to attend 12 of 15 sessions! Suggested donation is $25. (This series is a $250 value!) For more information go to: https://esmmweighless.com/
Contact Lisa Messer to determine eligibility!
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Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes** is a 12-month (24 session) online diabetes prevention program. The program is delivered in a real-time, online format so you can see and hear your instructor in a live session.
It has been approved and recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a lifestyle change program, proven to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes. Suggested donation is $45. (This series is a $429 value!) Contact Lisa Messer to determine eligibility!