Health & Wellness Programs
| Evidence-based health programs are interventions that are based on evidence that is generated by scientific studies and whose results have been published in industry and medical journals. They have been rigorously studied, tested and proven to provide positive health effects for participants. |
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| Chronic Disease Self Management Program | A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls |
| Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program | Walk with Ease |
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Living Healthy: Chronic Disease Self Management Program
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Living Healthy- Feel Better, Take Charge is the Chronic Disease Self Management Program from Stanford University. This six week program is for individuals living with a chronic condition. It emphasizes empowerment and personal control over one's health care and encourages confidence and motivation for participants, teaching them how to be active in their own healthcare.
Coming Soon To the Charlotte Region.... Stanford's Diabetes Self Management Program |
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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
| An eight session program developed by
the Arthritis Foundation that strives to reduce, manage and
understand the many signs of arthritis. Participants are
assisted in creating a personalized exercise plan compatible
with their everyday needs. Classes are comprised of both exercise sessions and an education component. Currently, all nine counties offer this program. For more information about class offerings, contact the agency in your county. Anson County Council on Aging- 704-694-6616 Cabarrus County Department of Aging- 704-920-3484 Gaston County Senior Center- 704- 922-2162 Iredell Council on Aging- 704-662-3337 Lincoln County Senior Services- 704-732-9053 Charlotte- Mecklenburg Senior Center- 704-522-6222 Rufty-Holmes Senior Center (Rowan)- 704-216-7714 Stanly County Senior Services- 704-986-3769 Council on Aging Union County- 704-292-1797 |
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A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
| Many, many older adults live in fear
of falling which often results in hospitalization, long
recuperation periods and loss of independence. This program
emphasizes practical strategies, to reduce the fear of
falling and increase activity levels among older adults.
Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as
manageable. They set realistic goals to increase activities,
learn to control their environment to reduce fall risk
factors, and exercise to increase their strength and
balance. The eight week session is lead by a team of two certified coaches who assist the small group of 10- 15 seniors learn to make changes to reduce their chances of falling and be more in command of their daily lives.
Other information on falls: The Burden of Unintentional Falls in NC, 2009 |
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Walk with Ease
| Developed by the University of North
Carolina, this program is helpful for older adults who find
it difficult to maintain a regular exercise schedule.
Participants are motivated and encouraged to develop and
follow a walking program that incorporates their individual
health needs. In Centralina Region F, there are currently three providers offering this program. Please see below for participating agencies. Cabarrus County Department of Aging Lincoln County Senior Services Rufty-Holmes Senior Center (Rowan) Stanly County Senior Services Click here for agency contact information. |
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