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Stay Healthy, Stay Active

Prevention programs -

Take charge of your health.

ADRC of Brown County 920-448-4300 300 S. Adams Street Green Bay, WI 54301 adrcofbrowncounty.com adrcbrowncountywi

Serving older adults, adults with disabilities, and

their caregivers in Brown County.

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3 Dealing with Arthritis

4-5 Preventing Falls

6 Healthy Living with Diabetes

7 Advance Directives

8-9 Caregiving for a Loved One

10 Brain Health

11 Monthly Presentations

TABLE OF CONTENTS

For upcoming workshops and monthly

classes on a variety of topics, visit the

Stay Healthy, Stay Active page on the

ADRC website!

Register with one phone call.

920-448-4300

Get information on respite care

options for a loved one

so you can attend.

Turn to the trusted ADRC programs for new ideas and strategies to improve your health. Many of the programs are evidence-based. All have trained facilitators. In some cases, the facilitators have the same health conditions & goals as you. Use this booklet to learn about each of the programs offered, including program benefits, what you can expect to learn, and how others, just like you, have used these classes to help improve their lives!

Living a healthy, active lifestyle is possible.

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The doctor tells you what you have to do.

Now learn how. ADRC prevention classes put you in the driver’s seat, letting you be in control of your wellbeing, chronic condition, or the diagnosis of a loved one. Like participants say, you are among peers in a safe & comfortable environment.



Do you have arthritis?

Want to stay active and improve

your mobility?

“I tear up after this class. I can forget about all of the

stress in my life. This class means so much emotionally,

mentally, and physically.”

Anonymous participant

Class includes:

Low-impact strength & balance exercises

(variety of options that best meet the needs

of the group)

Relaxation techniques

Brief health education segment

Benefits:

Reduce pain & stiffness

Helps maintain & improve mobility, muscle

strength, and functional ability

Class Information:

Length: 8 weeks, 2 classes/week, 1 hour/class

Cost: $10/person, $15/couple

Registration & Information: 920-448-4300

Eligibility:

60 years of age or older

Live in own home or independent apartment

Able to walk without the help of another person

Do not use a walker, scooter, or wheelchair indoors

Do not have dementia

Can participate in light exercises independently

in a classroom environment

Exercise for Life



At risk of falling?

Have a fear of falling?

Experienced a fall at least once?

“I took the Stepping On

class and never fell again.

I learned so much. I tell

everyone I meet that I

highly recommend it.”

Jean, Green Bay

By the numbers…

50% reduction in falls

70% reduction in

emergency department

visits due to a fall

Learn:

Simple and proven strength & balance exercises

(demonstrations and time for practice)

Medication risks (side effects contributing to falls)

Home & community safety to prevent falls

Options for safe clothing and footwear

Role of vision in keeping your balance

Professionals from the community share

their expertise during classes to help you

stay safe and prevent falls:

Physical Therapist

Pharmacist

Vision expert

Community Safety expert

Class Information:

Length: 7 weeks, 2 hours/week

Cost: $20/person


Eligibility:

60 years of age or older

Live in own home or independent apartment

Able to walk without the help of another person

Do not use a walker, scooter, or wheelchair indoors

Do not have dementia

Can participate independently in a classroom environment



FALL RISK screening

in-home

Afraid you will have to leave your home

due to a fall?

At risk of falling, have a fear of falling,

or have fallen at least once?

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Benefits:

Identify and prioritize areas of fall risk

Discover ways to stay safe and independent

in your home

Learn how to discuss falls prevention with

your doctor

Follows the American Geriatric Society

Guidelines to prevent falls

Call for more information: 920-448-4300

1) Call the ADRC to speak with an Information and

Assistance Specialist about your fall risk concerns.

2) Meet with an ADRC volunteer (retired medical

professional) in your home to complete an in-home fall

risk screen. Together, you may find ways to prevent falls,

helping you stay safe & comfortable in your home.

Cost: No cost

“My mother fell while carrying a pack of water from the grocery store into the

house. She was really worried she would have to move to an assisted living or

nursing home. With the help of the ADRC, she had an in-home fall risk screen.

My siblings & I were shocked to learn of all of the services that would support

our mom to say in her own home and save her money/assets, which is what we all

wanted anyways. My mom lived another five years after the fall in her home,

happy and thriving.

Dave, son of participant



Helping a loved one with Type 2 diabetes

or prediabetes? Need to better control your Type 2

diabetes or prediabetes?

By the numbers…

53% reduction in

emergency department visits

Improvements in

self-rated health &

communication with

physicians

“It was the boost I

needed to re-think how

and what I was doing...

I’m working on being

better, not perfect!”

Caroline, Green Bay

Healthy Living with Diabetes

Learn how to:

Monitor blood sugar levels

Prevent low blood sugar

Prepare healthy meals/menus

Manage difficult emotions

Consider options for medications, nutrition,

skin & foot care, & prevent complications

Think positively & set weekly goals

Benefits:

Better health, with improvements in blood

sugar levels

Sense of confidence in managing diabetes

Interactive environment that encourages

participation & mutual support

Class Information:

Length: 6 weeks, 2.5 hours/week

Cost: $20/person*

*Includes Living a Healthy Life with Chronic

Conditions book


Eligibility:

Adults with Type 2 diabetes

Adults with pre-diabetes

Adults helping loved ones with Type 2 diabetes

Adults helping loved ones with prediabetes

Can participate independently in an interactive

classroom environment

Leader:

Has personal experience with diabetes

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Advance Directives & Beyond

As a member of the Prevention Coalition of Brown County, we support the goal to increase

awareness of the importance of Advance Directives. The ADRC, in partnership with local

experts, offer classes to help you understand the basics behind both the Financial and

Healthcare Power of Attorney (POA) documents.

Q: You may have heard the term Advance Directives, but what does it mean?

A: Advance Directives are legal documents that allow you to plan and make your own

healthcare & financial wishes known in the event that you are unable to communicate.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It consists of a Living Will and a medical (healthcare) Power of Attorney,

Financial Power of Attorney, and much more.

Q: Why does anyone over 18 need these documents?

A: To ensure your wishes are carried out and to avoid confusion or conflicts

among your family, friends, and healthcare professionals when you can no longer

speak for yourself or understand information needed to make these healthcare

and/or financial decisions if you are unable to do so.

Topics include:

How to Start the Conversation

Valuable Community Resources

Avoiding funeral frustrations

How do you want to LIVE your final days?

Review of Power of Attorney for Healthcare

and Finance forms

Probate and Estate Recovery

Class Information:

Spring and Fall sessions will be announced in

the ADRC Magazine


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Walk away with these tools:

Build communication skills

Lower stress

Set goals

Make tough decisions

Cope with anger, guilt and depression

Access community resources

Solve problems

Benefits:

Thrive, not just survive, while caregiving

Leader:

Has personal experience as a caregiver

for a loved one

“I didn’t realize I was a caregiver.

I was just trying to navigate my

mother’s situation with her.”

Anonymous Participant

Struggling to care for a loved one?

Worrying about your partner’s illness?

Class Information:


Cost: $20/person

*Includes The Caregiver Helpbook


Eligibility:

Adult loved one caring for an older adult (60+)

family member or friend: -Partner/spouse caring for another partner/spouse

-Adult children caring for parents

-Friends helping neighbors/friends

-Siblings caring for siblings

Note for parents caring for an adult child with a disability:

See the following page for information on a Powerful Tools

for Caregivers class specific to your caregiving needs.

Of Older Adults with Chronic Conditions



“Parenting a child with special needs takes everything you’ve got. It’s an

incredible journey and there’s no map. My child’s needs and taking care of

myself are constant battles. Powerful Tools provides perspective on these

challenges. If I’m going to be successful for my child, I also have to

advocate for myself so I can be there for the long haul. The class was a

great opportunity to connect and brainstorm with other parents who know

what I’m facing everyday.

Need practical solutions to help you as a parent stay strong?

Walk away with these tools:

Build communication skills

Lower stress

Set goals

Make tough decisions

Cope with anger, guilt and depression

Access community resources

Solve problems

Benefits:

Thrive, not just survive, while caregiving

Class Information:

Length: 6 weeks, 2 hours/week

Cost: $20/person*

*Includes The Caregiver Helpbook


Eligibility:

Parents of adult children (17 years and older) with special

needs

Leader:

Has personal experience as a caregiver for a loved one

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For Parents of Adult Children with Special Needs

“We never stop being parents. Like

parenting, caregiving is easier when

you’re better prepared to face the

challenges that arise.

Anonymous Participant

Amy, Participant, Green Bay



Brain Health: Challenge Your Brain Need to keep your brain active? Want fun strategies to be mentally healthy?

We work hard to keep our bodies fit,

why not our minds too?!

Class Information:

Length: 1.5 hour sessions, dates vary

Cost: No cost


Explore a number of games that will

help you:

Engage

Exercise

Challenge your memory skills using

pencil & paper or the computer.

No computer experience necessary.

Class Information:


Cost: $20/person*

*Includes Brain Enrichment Workbook


Eligibility:

Adults 60 years of age or older

Must not be experiencing memory loss

Can participate independently in an

interactive classroom environment

Learn:

Process of attention

Working memory

Long-term memory

Reasoning

Problem solving

Weekly memory challenging activities

BE! Brain Enrichment

Course

“It provides exercises and techniques

to help sharpen my cognitive &

memory skills, and I have fun in the

process keeping my brain healthy and

mentally fit is a priority!”

Lenore, Participant

Work-Out for

Your Brain

“We don’t stop playing because we

grow old. We grow old because we

stop playing.”

~George Bernard Shaw



Monthly Presentations

Check out our ADRC Magazine,

Stay Healthy, Stay Active page on our

website, or call (920) 448-4300 to learn

what topics will be featured next month.

Past presentations have included:

Stress Management

How to Talk to your Doctor

Money Smart for Older Adults

Skin Cancer Screenings

Fall & Fire Prevention visits

Essential Oils, and so much more.



This publication is produced courtesy of the ADRC of Brown County,

endorsements are not assumed or implied.

Reproduction is permitted as long as credit to the agency is retained and

distribution is for noncommercial purposes only.

The ADRC of Brown County is an equal opportunity provider functioning

under an affirmative action plan.

“Building a community that values,

empowers and supports seniors, adults with

disabilities , and their caregivers.”

(920) 448-4300 300 S. Adams Street,

Green Bay, WI 54301

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