Healthy Aging

People Exercising

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WITS Workout  Wits Workout logo

 This is an evidence-based program developed by Illinois Extension for older adults that both challenges the mind and fosters social connections. The program is available in 8, 10, or 12-session formats.

A Matter of Balance   A Matter of Balance logo  

A Matter of Balance (MOB) is designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling and increase their activity levels through eight two-hour classes. The program includes group discussions, exercise training, and home safety evaluations, focusing on strength, balance, and fall prevention. Participants also learn strategies for managing fear, making their homes safer, and developing positive, self-motivating approaches to exercise and personal well-being.

GrandCares

Resources for grandparents raising grandchildren can be found at the GrandCares website.

Chair Exercises

This four-module exercise program developed by the University of Georgia adapted from the National Institute of Aging, Tufts University, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Most of the exercises can be done while sitting in or holding onto a chair to help with balance.

Walk Indoors

When you can’t take a walk outdoors because it’s snowing or raining, this five-part exercise program can be your low-impact aerobic exercise for the day. After each 15-minute session, you will have walked a mile. Perfect for beginners and exercise enthusiasts alike! This program was developed by Rutgers University.

Nutrition for Older Adults

Learn how to make healthy food choices to prevent or control health issues and maintain your independence! Topics include nutrients that become of greater concern as we age and their food sources, why older adults are at an increased risk of dehydration and how to avoid it, and challenges older adults may face in achieving good nutrition and strategies to overcome these.

Emergency Preparation for Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Learn how to plan for an emergency, especially blackouts, floods, fire, and other disasters. Includes information on local resources for Weld County residents, what to do when you have pets, tips for older adults and people with disabilities, and food safety information on handling food and water.

Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate

This program, developed by the University of Minnesota, is a proven research-informed practical strategies to optimize inheritance planning and protect family relationships when passing on personal possessions.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Classes

The following classes have been developed by the Alzheimer’s Association. Some classes can be presented in 1.5 hours, 1 hour, or ½ hour.

Classes:

A.  Introductory Programs

  • 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s (available in English and Spanish)
  • Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia (available in English and Spanish)
  • Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body (available in English and Spanish)
  • Dementia Conversations
  • Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Awareness Presentation

Living with Alzheimer’s

  • Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers – Early (available in English and Spanish)
  • Living with Alzheimer’s for People Living with Dementia
  • Living with Alzheimer’s for People Living with younger Onset

Specialty Topics

  • Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances (available in English and Spanish)

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