Matter of Balance: Falls Prevention Training

February 21st, 2025|Categories: Health and Wellness, Seniors / Caregivers, Signature Program: Lifelong Learning|Tags: brain based health, Lifelong Learning, matter of balance, senior wellness, wellness|

The number one cause of Level I traumas transported to ER is injury resulting from a fall. This 7-class series helps older adults improve their strength, coordination, and balance -and- reduces their fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable. Benefits of class: set goals for increasing activity levels. exercise to increase strength and balance. reduce barriers to exercise. identify physical risk factors for falls and recognize misconceptions [...]

Make the Most of Visiting Your Doctor

December 17th, 2024|Categories: Health and Wellness, Seniors / Caregivers|Tags: caregiver, caregiving, Lifelong Learning, senior wellness, wellness|

Learn helpful tips to make the most out of your doctor visits--presented by Hospice of the Valley. Identify the framework most doctors use, learn how doctors organize their time with patients, and learn how to come prepared with information and questions to make the visit a mutually rewarding experience. FORMAT: In-person – classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation AGES: Adults 18+ FEE AMOUNT: Thanks to our donors, there is no charge to attend this event but [...]

Body Aches Be Gone

August 6th, 2024|Categories: Health and Wellness, Signature Program: Lifelong Learning|Tags: holistic wellness, Lifelong Learning, Reiki, senior wellness, sound healing, wellness|

Experience more energy, better balance, better sleep, less stress, and LESS PAIN with Reiki energy and sound healing -- led by Sallyann, a 7th generation Reiki Master from Dr. Usui. In this group Reiki healing session, participants will gather in an energetically cleared & balanced location where Sallyann will positively charge and bless the entire group and send healing Reiki light and energy to each person. At the end, participants [...]

A Matter of Balance – Falls Prevention Training

July 16th, 2024|Tags: Lifelong Learning, matter of balance, senior wellness, wellness|

Back by popular demand, this workshop fills up quick! The number one cause of Level I traumas transported to ER is injury resulting from a fall. This 7-class series helps older adults improve their strength, coordination, and balance -and- reduces their fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable. Benefits of class: set goals for increasing activity levels. exercise to increase strength and balance. reduce barriers to exercise. [...]