Piedmont Triad Regional Council, NC
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The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging is offering Age Well programs to help older adults improve their ability to manage chronic conditions, diabetes and reduce their risk and fear of falling. Classes are available in multiple formats including in-person, online and over the phone.
The programs are delivered as a series of weekly classes and they available at no cost to participants*. Most programs meet weekly for 6 or 8 weeks. Materials are provided and may include a workbook, exercise or relaxation audio, resource materials and more. Older adults who would like to safely reconnect and increase their skills to manage their health can sign up now for these programs that research has shown are effective for older adults.
A list of classes currently being offered is provided below:
- Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions
- A Matter of Balance (Falls Prevention)
- Living Healthy with Diabetes
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers
- Diabetes Self-Management Program with Nutritionist sessions (*Medicare Advantage may be billed)
In partnership with local communities, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging offers a wide selection of health promotion programming. These programs assist older adults, individuals with disabilities and their caregivers in maintaining healthy lifestyles, identifying health problems, and offering effective interventions to address these problems. All of these programs are offered at no cost to the participant. These programs are the heart of the Age Well Community Programs.
To find a class in your county, contact the Piedmont Triad Regional Council at (336) 904-0300 and ask for Age Well programs or email agewell@ptrc.org
Program Descriptions
Chronic Disease Self-Management
- These no-cost workshops are provided for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks, in community settings such as senior centers, churches, libraries, and hospitals.
- Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are non-health professionals with chronic diseases themselves.
- Classes are highly interactive, where mutual support and success build the participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.
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https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/risktest/index.html
Fall Prevention
1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 fall each year. Also, many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. In fact, 1/3 to 1/2 of older adults acknowledge the fear of falling.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
- A Matter of Balance includes eight two-hour sessions for a small group led by a trained facilitator. This nationally recognized program was developed at the Royal Center at Boston University.
- Designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.
- During the class, participants learn to 1) View falls as controllable, 2) set goals for increasing activity, 3) make changes to reduce fall risk at home, and 4) exercise to increase strength and balance.
If you have an interest in fall prevention, you are welcome to join the Piedmont Area Falls Prevention Coalition. Please visit the coalition's website to find out more information: Piedmont Area Falls Prevention Coalition
Caregiving
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
- A six week workshop with sessions held once a week.
- Family caregivers learn to improve self-care behaviors, management of emotions, self-efficacy and use of community resources.
Living Healthy at Home!
We are now offering Living Healthy at Home! This program is offered at no cost and includes a tool kit that you will receive in the mail and weekly phone calls in small groups.
If you would like to register, please contact us at agewell@ptrc.org, 336-497-5610 or by filling out this online form Living Healthy At Home Interest Form.
Testimonial
"This is one of the best workshops I have taken by far, online or otherwise. The leaders have this wonderful way of making everyone feel supported and listened to. I woudn't hesitate to take a workshop with them/PTRC AAA in a second. In fact, they have inspired me to become a trainer for the Living Healthy course through their excellent modeling of the curriculum. The leaders are amazing!!!"
- Participant received 3-19-2021
Please click the picture above to find workshops in your area or visit this link.
Other programs offered include: Walk with Ease, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Geri-Fit.
Please note: Sites must already have an instructor trained to implement Tai Chi for Arthritis, Walk with Ease and Geri-Fit.
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in the health and wellness of older adults?
Looking for an opportunity to give back to your community?
Then, volunteer as a leader for the Age Well Community Programs.
Our programs rely on the hard work of our volunteers in order to provide evidence-based, quality health education in our communities. No previous teaching or healthcare experience is required. Volunteers will need to attend a training, hosted by PTRC, to lead workshops. A small honorarium is available to eligible volunteers for facilitating workshops.
If you would like to become a volunteer, please contact Christina Peoples at 336-904-0300, agewell@ptrc.org to learn about upcoming training opportunities.
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