Health and Wellness Opportunities
Staying well, understanding health issues, and remaining active are very important to seniors. You are welcomed to join us for any or all of our activities!
- Health screenings are offered throughout the years at area senior centers. Some of the screenings include: skin cancer, breast cancer, stroke, hearing and vision.
- Health forums are presented by doctors, nurses and other health care professionals on a variety of topics at area senior centers.
- Physical activity classes at senior centers include: modified aerobics, line dancing, chair exercise, yoga and classes to help prevent the problems of osteoporosis. There are other exercise classes offered for a variety of physical activity levels.
- Specialty programs, at a variety of locations, includes indoor walking sites, stress management sessions, Senior Games, pickleball, volleyball, tai chi, and flu clinics.
If you are age 60 years and older you may participate in the programs provided at the senior community centers. Some community programs are offered to you at age 55 and older. A fee is required in a few cases. Costs are always kept to a minimum.
Specialty Wellness Programs
Living Healthy
Living Healthy is a program focused on teaching participants how to become confident in their ability to manage health issues while maintaining active and fulfilling lives. The program teaches participants how to manage chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, emphysema and asthma. There are various opportunities to practice and master self-management techniques that will positively affect each participant's quality of life. Participants meet once a week for six weeks.
The sessions will cover:
- techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation;
- appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance;
- appropriate use of medications;
- communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals;
- nutrition; and,
- how to evaluate new treatments.
The program does not conflict with existing programs or treatment; it is designed to enhance regular treatment.
Learn more about becoming a leader.
Leaders go through a fun and educational four day training, all materials and lunches are provided. Volunteer leaders are currently being recruited. All Living Healthy sessions are co-taught and people of any age can be trained to lead these sessions. One person leading the session has to have at least one chronic disease or be a caregiver of someone with a chronic disease. Friends can be trained together to lead the sessions, or partners can be assigned after completion of the training. Call RSVP at 607.231.0726 for more information.
Living Healthy is brought to you by RSVP of Broome County, Broome County Office for Aging, New York State Office for the Aging, and the Administration on Aging
For more information, please call RSVP at 607.231.0726.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls
You will learn to
- Develop confidence
- Set realistic goals to increase activity
- Make changes to reduce your risk of falls at home
- Exercise to increase your strength and balance
Learn more about becoming a leader.
Leaders go through a fun and educational training, all materials are provided. Volunteer leaders are currently being recruited. All Matter of Balance sessions are co-taught and people of any age can be trained to lead these sessions. Friends can be trained together to lead the sessions, or partners can be assigned after completion of the training.
A Matter of Balance is brought to you by the Broome County Office for Aging, New York State Office for the Aging, and the Administration on Aging.
Advanced registration is required. For more information or to register for classes, contact the Broome County Office for Aging at 607.778.2411.
Mission Meltaway
Mission Meltaway is a program designed to use a team approach to promote healthy living. We stress making practical life changes. One of the best aspects of the program is that you're not on your own! Participants are part of a team who works together, supports one another's efforts to be healthier and meets weekly for 6 weeks. The program offers discussions and education sessions on how to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
By joining Mission Meltaway you will:
- Be invited to a “Kick-off Bash” and “Ending Bash.”
- Receive special incentive awards.
- Become part of a team of people who are interested in being healthier.
- Receive a meal planning guide with a daily menu plan.
- Receive additional nutrition, exercise and motivational tips.
Remember … the only cost is your commitment to being healthier.
If you want to join Mission Meltaway program or if have questions, call the Broome County Office for Aging at 607.778.2411.
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Health and Wellness Opportunities Frequently Asked Questions
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