USI’s GWEP has a lot of exciting events coming in the near future, and we would love to see you there.
Living a Health Life with Chronic Conditions
SWIRCA & More is hosting workshops titled Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. Topics that are covered in the series include managing symptoms, healthy eating, medication usage, stress management, making informed treatment decisions, working with your health care team and setting goals. All materials are provided in this series. This workshop occurs every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the SWIRCA & More Headquarters in Evansville. This workshop’s last meeting will be held on September 27, 2022.
Matter of Balance Classes
Matter of Balance classes are also held on a regular basis throughout the year. These classes are eight-week programs and are held at a variety of locations in different southwestern Indiana counties. Each session lasts approximately two hours. Participants will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. These classes are scheduled to start in September, and pre-registration is required.
Senior Resource Fair
Dementia Friendly Rockport is hosting an event from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, September 22. This event is a senior resource fair and will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Rockport, Indiana. Attendees can learn what resources are available in their community, and refreshments will be provided.
If you want to learn more about any of these events, please click here to access our events page, which will provide more details about these and other upcoming events.
