Senior Programs

A Matter of Balance – Managing Concerns About Falls is an evidence-based interactive fall prevention and exercise program from Boston University. The purpose of the program is to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. Participants receive practical coping and falls risk management strategies, and exercises to increase balance and strength. The two-hour sessions meet twice a week for four weeks.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a fun-filled, evidence-based course that uses gentle joint-safe exercises developed specifically for people with arthritis to help relieve stiffness, decrease arthritis pain, and improve balance. Developed by experts and led by Arthritis Foundation-certified instructors, the low-impact exercises can be adapted for various fitness levels. The one-hour sessions meet twice a week for eight weeks.

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP) An evidence-based program developed by Stanford University. Participants in this interactive program learn tools to help manage their chronic pain, communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; set goals, problem solve, action plan, evaluate new treatments, appropriate use of medications, and discover better nutrition. They also learn techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; pacing activity and rest, and appropriate exercises to safely improve flexibility and increase circulation. The live webinar or phone sessions meet once a week for six weeks.

Are you living with diabetes or pre-diabetes and want to have fun while learning how to manage diabetes and prevent complications? Workshops are interactive and involve demonstrations, role play, and other engaging activities. Join us and enjoy the benefits of a healthier, more energetic lifestyle! The two-hour live webinar sessions meet once a week for six weeks.

Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is an evidenced-based program developed by Stanford University. Participants in this interactive program learn techniques to manage their blood sugar, prevent or reduce disease related complications such as foot and vision problems, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, set goals, problem solve, and communicate effectively with family and health care providers. The live webinar or phone sessions meet once a week for six weeks.

Healthy Eating Every Day is an evidence-based program from the Cooper Institute in Dallas, Texas. Participants of this interactive program learn how to select the right balance of foods for optimal health, develop and maintain healthy eating habits, use lifestyle management skills to cope with triggers for unhealthy eating, set realistic goals, and rewards. The one-hour sessions meet once a week for 14 weeks.

SAIL Staying Active and Independent for Life  A physical activity program that reduces fall risk factors by increasing strength and improving balance. Each session includes warm-up, aerobics, balance activities, strengthening and stretching exercises done seated or standing, and educational components. Periodic fitness checks assess general mobility, arm strength, and leg strength. The one-hour sessions meet three times a week for 12 weeks.