Finding Wellness Program
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A comprehensive department geared to improve overall health and wellness of older adults by reducing alcohol and/or drug use and promoting positive and healthy alternatives
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Program Offerings
1.Alcohol and the Holidays: A seasonal presentation focused on educating older adults on the effects of alcohol consumption and overall wellness. 2. Seated Exercise: The Seated Exercise Program is total body exercise intervention aimed to establish consistent health-related habits through increased physical activity engagement, wellness education, and socialization. 3. Community Crafts: The Community Crafts Program is a community-based program held once a month for older adults aimed to stimulate cognition, exercise fine motor skills, and promote creativity. 4. Mental Health Reminders (Pre-recorded Media Sessions): Quarterly re-recorded talk sessions addressing mental health and aging topics via Facebook. |
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FINDING WELLNESS – SERIES 1
Finding Wellness Series 1- Dimensions of Wellness Finding Wellness Series 1 is a free, 6-week series of classes focusing on topics designed to promote healthy living and well-being. Each class meets for 90 minutes once a week. Topics include: Class 1: Fall Prevention; Increasing Your Calcium & Vitamin D Intake Class 2: The Mysteries of Nutrition Labeling; Intro to Medication Safety Class 3: Eat The Rainbow! Understanding Prescription and OTC labels and How to Properly Dispose of Expired Medications Class 4: Benefits of Maintaining Healthy Hydration Levels Class 5: Nutrients to Minimize Stress; Stress Management Techniques Class 6: What is Inflammation?; Pain Management Techniques FINDING WELLNESS – SERIES 2 Finding Wellness Series 2 - Organ Systems and your Health This series explores your health and well-being as it relates to your brain, heart, liver and gut. In this fun and interactive class, you will learn tips and tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle from a nutritional, physical and emotional perspective. Class A: Brain Health Class B: Heart Health Class C: Gut Health Class D: Liver Health Class E: Skin Health Finding Wellness - Series 3 Finding Wellness Series 3- Lifestyle Strategies for Fighting Chronic Diseases Class 1: Lowering your Risk Profile for Diabetes Class 2: Lowering your Risk Profile for Stroke Class 3: Lowering your Risk Profile for Cancer Class 4: Lowering your Risk Profile for Inflammatory Diseases Finding Wellness - Series 4 COMING SOON! Finding Wellness Series 4- Emotional Health While Aging |
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Classes also available in Mandarin. Please see calendar listings for current classes. Questions? Please contact Andrea Escobedo at (925) 931-5393 or aescobedo@ssptv.org |
Funding is provided by the Alameda County Department of Behavioral Health.