The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) receives federal funding through the Older Americans Act to provide disease prevention and health promotion services at senior centers or other community sites through the Health & Wellness program. The philosophy of Health & Wellness is that it is never too late to make lifestyle changes to maintain or improve health. The PDA Health & Wellness priority areas are: health risk screening; nutrition; chronic disease self-management; fall risk; exercise & strengthening to prevent fall-related injury; behavioral health and medication management.
The Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc. offers several health promotion programs to help older adults age well.
“Live Your Best Life” – Learn How to Manage Chronic Health Conditions
“Live Your Best Life” is a free, evidence-based, chronic disease self-management program. This program has been proven to be effective in helping people to manage their chronic health conditions. It is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Educational materials are provided. The program runs for six consecutive weeks with each weekly session lasting 2 ½ hours.
Learn how to improve your quality of life while coping with a chronic health condition such as diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, depression, a breathing problem, heart failure or any other health problem that alters your lifestyle. Anyone who cares for someone who has a chronic condition is also welcome to attend. Topics that will be covered during the program include: managing pain and fatigue; improving psychological well-being; nutrition and exercise; and communicating with family, friends and health professionals.
For more information contact the Union-Snyder Agency on Aging at 570-524-2100 or 570-374-5558 Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
“Live Your Best Life with Diabetes” – Learn How to Manage Diabetes
“Live Your Best Life with Diabetes” is a free diabetes self-management program. This program has been proven to be effective in helping people to manage their diabetes. It is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Educational materials are provided. The program runs for six consecutive weeks with each weekly session lasting 2 ½ hours.
Live Your Best Life with Diabetes is open to adults who want to learn how to improve their quality of life while coping with diabetes. Anyone who cares for someone who has diabetes is also welcome to attend. Topics that will be covered during the program include: managing pain and fatigue; improving psychological well-being; nutrition and exercise; and communicating with family, friends and health professionals.
For more information call the Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc. at 570-524-2100 or 570-374-5558 Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Healthy Steps Older Adults Fall Prevention Program
Are you concerned about falling? Is a fear of falling keeping you from doing things you used to enjoy? Are you not getting out as much as you used to? As you grow older you have a higher risk of falling. Falls are also more likely to cause serious injuries in older people.
Certified instructors present this free, evidence-based program on fall prevention that is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Educational materials are provided. Learn what your risk of falling is, and what healthy steps you can take to prevent falls and stay active. Anyone over age 50 may attend, but the program is especially valuable for people age 60 and older. For more information, call 570-524-2100 or 570-374-5558, Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Program
A “Matter of Balance” is proven to work. Who should attend? Anyone who:
- Is concerned about falls
- Is interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
- Has fallen in the past or has restricted activities because of falling concerns
Participants will learn:
- To view falls as controllable
- To set goals for increasing activity
- Ways to reduce fall risks at home
- Exercises to increase strength/balance
Certified instructors present this free, evidence-based program on fall prevention that is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Educational materials are provided.
For more information call the Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc. at 570-524-2100 or 570-374-5558 Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
General Information
Health program participants may reside in any county, not restricted to only Union or Snyder County.
If you live in Union or Snyder County and need a ride to get to any of these health programs call rabbittransit at 1-800-632-9063 or visit their website at www.rabbittransit.org.