Winter l Spring 25
Explore Wellness, Education
Evidence-Based Programs
The Aging Well Center is honored
to host evidence-based programs that
offer proven ways through defined
research to promote wellness and
manage or reduce health concerns and/
or falls. Class size is limited. The center
sincerely appreciates several partners
and funders who help to provide the
evidence-based programs, including
Senior Citizens Services, Inc., Area
Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas,
Older Americans Act Title III D,
YMCA of the Suncoast and Pinellas
County Social Action Funding. Inquire
about future classes.
• Pre-registration is required
• Participants should have problemsolving
skills
• Restrictions may apply
• Free
Active Living Every Day
This evidence-based, Cooper Institute
program focuses on helping older
adults who are ready to begin exercising
and to become and stay physically
active for a lifetime. Guidance is
provided to overcome barriers to
physical activity. Participants choose
their own activities and create their
own plans based on their lifestyle and
personal preferences. Focus is placed on
moderate-intensity activities that can
be easily added to daily routines. This
one-hour class meets once a week for
12 weeks.
A Matter of Balance
This evidence-based, Boston University
program manages falls and helps to
increase activity levels. Participants will
learn to:
• View falls as controllable
• Set goals for increasing activity
• Make changes to reduce fall risks at
home
• Exercise to increase strength and
balance
• The program consists of eight,
two-hour sessions
Chronic Disease Self-Management
Program
This evidence-based, Stanford
University program helps manage
health concerns, increase activity and
enjoy life more. Participants will learn
to:
• Manage pain
• Work with a healthcare team
• Manage other symptoms
• Use medication effectively
• Exercise safely and easily
• Handle difficult emotions, such as
depression, anger or guilt
• Communicate better about your
health with family and friends
• Problem solve
• Relax and reduce stress
• The program consists of six,
two-hour sessions
Chronic Pain Self-Management
Program
This evidence-based, Stanford
University program helps participants
manage chronic pain. Subjects
include:
• Ways to deal with frustration,
fatigue, isolation and poor sleep
• Exercise for maintaining and
improving strength, flexibility and
endurance
• Appropriate use of medications
• Communicating with family,
friends and health professionals
• Nutrition
• The program consists of six, two
½-hour sessions
Zumba
Jump into the Latin-inspired, easy-tofollow,
calorie-burning, dance fitness
party.
• Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-11 a.m.
• Mon., Wed., 7-8 p.m.
• Sat., 11 a.m.-noon
• $6 (W) / $7 (W/O) per class
Reiki Share
Reiki Master Joye Swisher shares this
simple technique that may allow
students to tap into an unlimited
supply of life force energy, improve
health and enhance quality of life.
• First Mon.
• 3-4:30 p.m.
• Free
Strong by Zumba
This music-led, high-intensity interval
training program is for those who want
a more challenging workout.
• Tue., Thu.
• 6-7 p.m.
• $6 (W) / $7 (W/O)
Eastern Modalities
David Yee shares information on
these ancient arts and demonstrates
techniques that may relieve tension,
promote vitality and improve
well-being.
• Meditation and Relaxation - first
and third Fri. of each month.
Explore traditional Chinese
methods for becoming more
peaceful, focused and aware.
• Pressure Points to Health - second
Fri. of each month. Learn the
various pressure points that may
bring relief.
• 1-2:30 p.m.
• Free
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