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Connections is excited to offer a in-person Matter of Balance Program. This is an award winning, evidence-based program that can reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falling. Join this group that will meet from 10-noon on beginning on Thursdays, January 6th. Classes will continue to meet each Tuesday and Thursday mornings, at the same time, through January 27. There are 8 total class sessions. Limit 25 people. Registration recommended. Walk-ins to the first session will be welcome, providing space remains in the class. No additional people will be added after the first session.

There is no charge for the class. A binder of materials will be provided for each participant. It is recommended to dress comfortably as some gentle exercises are part of the class materials.

During these sessions, participants will learn to view falls and fear of falls as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and promote exercise to increase strength and balance. Sessions are led by trained class leaders.

Connections is excited to offer a virtual Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This is an evidence-based program that provides support to family caregivers. Join this group that will meet from 1:30-3:00 on Tuesday afternoon for 6 weeks beginning on January 11 and ending on February 15. Limit 8 people. No additional people will be added after the first session.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six sessions held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the sessions and provide additional caregiver resources.

Jan Schnack Family Caregiver Community Engagement Specialist at Connections Area Agency on Aging will host a one-hour Dementia Friends virtual session.
The session is a discussion where you will learn what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. Everyone who attends is asked to turn their new understanding of dementia into a practical action that can help someone living in your community. The action can be as big or as small as you choose—every action counts!