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People 60+ ARE At High-Risk for Diabetes and Falls
Diabetes & Fall Prevention Workshops Improve Senior’s Health and Wellbeing
More than 25% of people over the age of 60 in the U.S. have Diabetes and more than a third of older adults fall each year. In fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among seniors.
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) is expanding proven and successful “Great at Any Age” health and wellness programming for older adults, age 60. Two specific evidenced-based programs, one to help individuals better manage their diabetes - Diabetes PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) – and a second to help individuals prevent falls and increase confidence and safety - A Matter of BalanceTM - will be offered at various locations throughout southeastern Michigan and led by trained peers and professionals.
“We are excited about increasing access to these educational and empowering programs to help older adults in our communities improve their health and wellness,” said Tina Abbate Marzolf, CEO of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B. “A Matter of Balance and Diabetes PATH have been demonstrated to have a real and lasting impact on people’s lives.”
Diabetes PATH, developed by the Stanford University School of Medicine to help individuals better manage their diabetes, is a six-week workshop conducted in 2 1⁄2 hour sessions each week. Diabetes PATH workshop participants learn techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, stress and emotional challenges such as depression, anger, frustration and fear. They
also learn strategies for healthy eating, appropriate exercises to maintain and improve strength and endurance and ways to work more effectively with their doctor. Family members, friends and caregivers are also encouraged to attend the workshop.
“I set goals each week and accomplished them. I never imagined doing that before taking the Diabetes PATH class.” – Sharon, program participant
A Matter of BalanceTM, developed by MaineHealth, is designed to help reduce an individual’s fear of falling and increase their activity level and is held two hours per week for eight weeks. The interactive workshops, led by two trained instructors, engage participants in group discussion, problem solving, skill building, and assertiveness training. Students learn exercises to increase flexibility, range of motion, strength and balance. Participants are taught to think of falling and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, and change their environment to reduce their risk of falling.
The expansion of these “Great at Any Age” programs –Diabetes PATH and A Matter of BalanceTM is made possible through a two-year grant from the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan. The grant will operate statewide through the 16 Area Agencies on Aging, dramatically increasing the number of graduates for both programs, from 400 a year for each program, to 1,500 the first year and 2,500 the second year for each program, with a total of 8,000
Participants in a Matter of Balance workshop.
graduates statewide by October 31, 2016. The
AAA 1-B expects to impact more than 1,914
total participants living in its six-county region of Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw between now and November 2016.
A Matter of BalanceTM and Diabetes PATH classes cost $15 to enroll. Participants are expected to attend all/most weekly sessions to complete the class. Upon completion, each participant will receive a $15 gift card. For more information about the classes, locations and times, call the Area Agency on Aging 1-B at 800-852-7795 or visit www.aaa1b.com.
Livingston County
Hamburg Senior Center
Diabetes PATH, 2:30 pm-5:00 pm
Tuesday - November 17, 24, December 2, 8, 15, 22
Macomb County
Sterling Heights Senior Center
Diabetes PATH, 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Thursday - October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12
American House Roseville East 1
Matter of Balance, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Wednesday - September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28,
November 4, 11, 18
American House Roseville East 1
Matter of Balance, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm Wednesday - December 2, 9, 16, 23, 29
January 6, 13, 20, 2016
Monroe County
Bedford Senior Center
Diabetes PATH, 12:00 pm-2:30 pm
Tuesday - September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20
Oakland County
Magnolia by the Lakes
Diabetes PATH, 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Wednesday - September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28,
November 4
Bowen Senior Citizens Center
Diabetes PATH, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Thursday - October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5
Wayne State University - Farmington Hills
Diabetes PATH, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Thursday - October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12
Pontiac Village Estates Co-op
Diabetes PATH, 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
Tuesday - October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17
Waterford Senior Center
Diabetes PATH, 9:30 am-12:00 p
Thursday - October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19
American House Southfield
Diabetes PATH, 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Wednesday - November 4, 18, 25, December 2, 9,16
American House Pontiac
Diabetes PATH, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - November 10 (first session only)
Wednesday - November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16
West Bloomfield Parks & Recreation
Matter of Balance, 9:00 am-11:00 am
Monday - September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9
Madison Heights Senior Center
Matter of Balance, 8:30 am-10:30 am Wednesday - September 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11
Royal Oak Manor Apartments
Matter of Balance, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Wednesday - September 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11
Bowen Senior Citizens Center
Matter of Balance, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Thursday - October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
Troy Senior Center
Matter of Balance, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Tuesday - October 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursday - October 8, 15, 22, 29
Wayne State University - Farmington Hills
Matter of Balance, 9:30 am-11:30 am Tuesday - October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 24
American House Elmwood - Rochester Hills
Matter of Balance, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm Wednesday - October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation (Gallup Park)
Diabetes PATH, 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
Tuesday - September 15, 22, 29, October 6,13, 20
United Methodist/Chelsea Retirement Community Independent Living
Diabetes PATH, 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
Wednesday - September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4
Turner Senior Resource Center
Diabetes PATH, 9:00 am-11:30 am
Monday - November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21
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