Live Longer by Staying Fit
Learn what you can do today to keep yourself healthy and strong.
We offer a number of free evidence-based Health & Wellness workshops including Tai Chi, A Matter of Balance and the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program.
Click here for our class schedules.
Healthiness is a mindset. Make healthy living a normal part of your everyday life.
Volunteer & Training Opportunity
Calling all Volunteers and Partners. We are looking for volunteers who share a desire for health and wellness and who are willing to facilitate workshops. Likewise, we are looking for partner organizations who share the same mission and are willing to work with us to increase availability of our health and wellness programs. Please contact Tierney Thompson at tierney.thompson@sccmail.org for more information.
Physical Activity
Nutrition
Balance
Stress Relief/Relaxation
Living Healthy
Diabetes Empowerment
Education Program
The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP™) was designed to provide residents in the community with tools to better manage their diabetes. The content components include nutrition, prevention of both chronic and acute complications, blood glucose monitoring, insulin pump program, and individual goals which include quality and length of life. This program meets once per week for 6 weeks for an hour and a half.
Matter of Balance
Many seniors experience fear of falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls emphasizes practical strategies to reduce this fear and increase activity levels.
Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable; set realistic goals to increase activity; change their environment to reduce fall risk factors; and exercise to increase strength and balance. A Matter of Balance includes eight two-hour sessions for a small group led by a trained facilitator. Sessions three through eight include low-impact exercises.
Tai Chi
This 8-week program meets twice per week for one hour. Tai Chi is a gentle form of physical activity for elders who have uncertain balance and a fear of falling. Classes are adaptable and the gentleness of the movements helps promote strength and confidence. Participants learn at their own pace, with the help of an instructor, and the movements are ‘elder-friendly.’ Great for those who have arthritis or other chronic conditions. The exercises are adaptable and modifiable (in seated position) to accommodate individuals with varied physical conditions.
Host a Class
Our purpose is to serve the community with our health and wellness resources. We welcome opportunities to provide a service. Contact us if you are interested in partnering with us to host one of our health and wellness courses.