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Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active
Find out moreLearn how to create a healthier lifestyle and prevent diabetes in a 22 session diabetes prevention program over the course of one year. Groups will meet with a certified lifestyle change instructor to help participants lose weight, eat healthier and increase physical activity. There will be 16 sessions offered over the first 4 to 6
Find out moreMake the most of your lunchtime and learn from an expert! When: Wednesday November 18, 2020 at 12:00-12:30 pm. Presenter: Brian Nystrom, MSW, MA-IRCOD, ACSW, LICSW, LMFT Founder, Chief Clinical Officer and Clinician-Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. Objectives of Lunch and Learn: A. Positive scientific effects of mental and physical health B. Clinical strategies to
Find out moreLoss of Dreams Ambiguity, a Pandemic and Resiliency Monday, December 7, 2020 10:00 to 11:30 am Intended for people working in the health care field. This could be social workers, therapists, etc There is no cost. *The first 40 people to register will receive a booklet through the mail that accompanies Ted's presentation topics.
Find out moreLoss of Dreams Ambiguity, a Pandemic and Resiliency Wednesday, December 9, 2020 6:00 to 7:30 pm For community members. There is no cost. *The first 40 people to register will receive a booklet through the mail that accompanies Ted's presentation topics. Join Zoom Meeting https://essentia.zoom.us/j/96066514564?pwd=ejJCNDllUGVBZXN0Um5hb0JMSXEydz09 Disruptive changes are commonplace and challenging. Resiliency is required,
Find out moreIn this workshop Nathan Navarrete will share simple self-care techniques that last a lifetime. Incorporate them into your daily routine as a form of free preventative self-care. Ideally, the techniques are done for the first 2-3 weeks, and then you can move into the maintenance and prevention stage of the relaxation response of the
Find out moreAre you interested in offering an Evidence-based Senior Fitness Program in your community or fitness center? The Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) program is an Evidence-based Health Program promoted through Juniper (www.yourjuniper.org) • Training is available through the Central MN Council on Aging • The training is reg. $199. It will be
Find out moreBeing fully present to those in our lives with whom we care for, love and interact can be a challenge, particularly in these stressful times. Compassionate care for self and others requires that we operate from a place of balance so that we can fully present to those with whom we interact. This new,
Find out moreGuided Autobiography (GAB) is a 10-week class that helps individuals organize their life stories. Guided by a trained instructor, participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events once known but filed away and seemingly forgotten. Writing and sharing life stories with others is an ideal way to find new
Find out moreSelf Care: Healthy Practice vs Indulgence The topic of “self-care” often evokes one of two concepts: some consider it something to do only in crisis or burnout mode, and others view it as daily practice or lifestyle to promote optimal health and wellbeing. There has been much written about self-care, especially during COVID 2020.
Find out moreThe Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) informs, encourages, and supports you in taking steps to improve your life and engage in your community. The program empowers you to make and maintain small but impactful changes. It incorporates evidence-informed materials, expert speakers, group discussion, peer support, and small rewards to build skills and tools to manage
Find out moreHeart Healthy Pizza & Soup – A Virtual Cooking Demonstration About this Event Super Bowl Sunday is America’s second largest day for food consumption, surpassed only by Thanksgiving. Pizza, chicken wings, pretzels, potato chips and dips are some of the top selling foods. Even with smaller gatherings, these foods will be bought/ordered more so
Find out moreLearn how to create a healthier lifestyle and prevent diabetes in a 22 session diabetes prevention program over the course of one year. Groups will meet with a certified lifestyle change instructor to help participants lose weight, eat healthier and increase physical activity. There will be 16 sessions offered over the first 4 to 6
Find out moreLiving In Uncertain Times Lunch and Learn on Zoom The world today can often seem fearful and overwhelming. Pandemic, political unrest, and racial tension all contribute to an increase in anxiety and stress for both children and adults. Today's training will focus on the stress that these times have created and will provide practical
Find out moreJoin us on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 9:00 to 10:30 am on Zoom. Grieving persons frequently use metaphors to describe their grief. Metaphors can both contribute to clarity or understanding and be confusing or misconstrued. Professionals and volunteers can easily assume they understand metaphors used by individuals and families rather than skillfully following metaphors,
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