Classes for Area Agency on Aging
Current Classes
Striking a Balance
The 2019 Striking a Balance Caregiver Conference will bring together local resources and national speakers to aid and educate family caregivers about their own caregiving situations. The 18th annual conference will feature a keynote speaker and several breakout sessions on various caregiving topics that will be led by experts and volunteer leaders.
This conference is for nonprofessional caregivers. Respite care is available during the conference hours.
Date/Time:
August 24, 2019, 8:00am
– 2:00pm
Cost:
Free
A Matter of Balance
This award-winning program is designed to help those who are 60 years old or older to manage falls and increase their activity levels. Older adults who participate in this class will learn to:
- view falls as controllable
- set goals for increasing activity
- reduce fall risks at home
- exercise to increase strength and balance
A Matter a Balance is an eight-week course that is taught once a week for two hours. It is ideal for older adults who:
- are concerned about falls
- interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
- have fallen in the past
- have restricted activities because of concerns about falling
- are able to problem solve and remember discussions
This course will be held from 9 to 11 Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 3 through Sept. 26. Registration is required.
Date/Time:
September 3, 2019, 9:00am
–
September 26, 2019, 11:00am
Cost:
Free
A Matter of Balance
This award-winning program is designed to help those who are 60 years old or older to manage falls and increase their activity levels. Older adults who participate in this class will learn to:
- view falls as controllable
- set goals for increasing activity
- reduce fall risks at home
- exercise to increase strength and balance
A Matter a Balance is an eight-week course that is taught once a week for two hours. It is ideal for older adults who:
- are concerned about falls
- interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
- have fallen in the past
- have restricted activities because of concerns about falling
- are able to problem solve and remember discussions
This course will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays Sept. 9-Oct. 28, 2019. Registration is required.
Date/Time:
September 9, 2019, 9:30am
–
October 28, 2019, 11:30am
Cost:
Free
A Matter of Balance
This award-winning program is designed to help those who are 60 years old or older to manage falls and increase their activity levels. Older adults who participate in this class will learn to:
- view falls as controllable
- set goals for increasing activity
- reduce fall risks at home
- exercise to increase strength and balance
A Matter a Balance is an eight-week course that is taught once a week for two hours. It is ideal for older adults who:
- are concerned about falls
- interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
- have fallen in the past
- have restricted activities because of concerns about falling
- are able to problem solve and remember discussions
This course will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays Sept. 23-Nov. 18, 2019. Registration is required.
Date/Time:
September 23, 2019, 9:30am
–
November 18, 2019, 11:30am
Cost:
Free
