Aging Well
Fall 27
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.
• Pre-registration is required
• Participants should have problemsolving
skills
• Restrictions may apply
• Free
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, twohour
sessions
• Pre-registration is required.
Building Better Caregivers
This evidence-based program created
at Stanford University provides tools
to caregivers regarding:
• Caregiver stress
• Dealing with difficult care partner
behaviors
• Getting help
• Making decisions about treatment,
housing, etc.
• Communicating effectively
with family, friends and health
professionals
• Dealing with caregiver and care
partner difficult emotions
• Planning for future needs
• Legal issues related to caregiving
• The program consists of six, two
and a half hour sessions
• Pre-registration is required
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, twohour
sessions
• Pre-registration is required
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
Fri. of each month. Explore
traditional Chinese methods for
becoming more peaceful, focused
and aware.
• Meditation – Second & third Fri. of
each month. Calm your mind, settle
your body and find a softer focus
to your day with a floor mediation
class. Bring your mat, pillow or
yoga blankets.
active living
balance
Aging Well