MONROE — More than half of women over age 50 experience issues with bladder or bowel control. These problems can be slightly bothersome or totally debilitating. For some women, the chance of embarrassment keeps them from enjoying many activities and can take control of their life. 

A program offered through the ADRC can help. Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder is a workshop designed to give women, age 50 and older, the tools they need to take control of their bladder and bowel symptoms. The workshop provides information, group activities, and simple exercises and dietary changes to practice at home. 

Our Virtual Mind Over Matter offering consists of three, 2½ hour sessions, meeting every other week. The next offering of Mind Over Matter will be on March 2, March 16, and March 30, from 5-7:30 p.m. virtual, via the Zoom platform. A Zoom Practice Session will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23. 

Must be able to attend all three sessions to be eligible to participate. This class is free of charge. Pre-registration is necessary and spots are limited. To learn more or to register for the workshop, contact the Green County ADRC at 608-328-9499.