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.
Those that struggle with incontinence issues are not alone, and a program offered through the Aging & Disability Resource Center (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. Women age 50 and older that are not currently experiencing any bladder or bowel symptoms are still able to benefit from this program to delay or prevent any bladder and/or bowel symptoms from developing.
Join virtually for Mind Over Matter on the following dates:
● Wednesday, Feb. 28
● Wednesday, March 13
● Wednesday, March 27
The virtual Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder workshop consists of three, 2½ hour sessions, meeting every other week. All three sessions will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. virtually via the Zoom platform.
A Zoom Practice Session will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Must be able to attend all three sessions to be eligible to participate. This class has no charge; however, donations are accepted to cover class costs. There are no living-in county or state restrictions. Pre-registration is necessary and spots are limited.
To learn more or to register for Mind Over Matter, contact the Green County ADRC at 608-328-9499 or visit our website at www.adrcgreencounty.org.
Fall Prevention Workshop
One-in-four older adults has a fall each year. Wisconsin leads the nation in fall-related deaths for people age 60 and older.
In just seven weekly, 2-hour sessions, Stepping On gives participants strategies for avoiding falls, which in turn leaves them with less fear, more confidence, and overall better health outcomes. Workshops will be held from 1-3 p.m. each Thursday from Feb. 22 to April 4, and will be held at the Juda Community Center.
The Stepping On program has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31%. Much of the information learned in Stepping On include; balance and strength exercises, home safety hazard check, medication review, vision issues, community safety issues, and much more. Participants will hear from guest experts throughout the program, which includes a physical therapist, vision expert, pharmacist, and firefighter. All experts provide vital and relevant information within their range of expertise pertaining to falls prevention.
The workshop is designed specifically for older adults who have fallen or have a fear of falling. Participants can expect to leave with more strength, better balance, and a feeling of confidence and independence.
This workshop is open to the general public and has no charge (donations are accepted to cover class costs). There are no living in-county or state restrictions. Pre-registration is necessary to participate. To register for Stepping On, please call the ADRC Green County Office at 608-328-9499.