Health & Wellness

With the great diversity of the residents of Loudon County, so are the programs offered regarding the Health and Wellness for all community members. For information on any of the programs below, please contact Sheila Borders for current class offerings that may be available!

Many older adults are concerned about falling and may restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

gain practical strategies to manage falls
view falls as controllable
set goals for increasing activity
make changes to reduce fall risks at home
exercise to increase strength
and balance

Who Should Attend?

anyone concerned about falls
anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
anyone who has fallen in the past
anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns

Whether for yourself or someone you care for, we invite you to join in one of our FREE classes!

A six-week evidence-based group education program that teaches people practical skills they need to live well with a variety of health conditions. Through weekly sessions, the workshop provides support for continuing normal daily activities and dealing with emotions that arise from having a chronic condition.

A six-week evidence-based program that helps individuals take day-to-day responsibility for their diabetes care. Participants gain skills necessary to self-manage their diabetes and work effectively with their healthcare professionals.

Dining with Diabetes is a hands-on learning program designed to teach practical skills needed to comply with the health care provider’s instructions. Food demonstrations included in each lesson to teach quick-and-healthy cooking techniques. Participants also learn how to count the amount of carbohydrates in food, how to modify recipes to reduce calories, carbohydrates and fat and how to plan a balanced diet for a specific calorie level.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is an evidenced-based progressive strength training program for older adults. This eight week/16 session program provides safe, structured and effective exercises to improve strength, balance and flexibility.

Use the power of movement, music, and rhythm to improve physical, cognitive, social, and emotional health for EVERYONE-every age and every ability!

Destress for 30 minutes with certified Yoga instructor, Sheila Borders. No equipment needed as we will be using Chair Yoga techiques that you can do anywhere and on your own – as long as you have a chair.

Want to exercise???

If you are interested in offering any of the classes with a group you are a part of, please contact us and we will work it out with you!!! Be sure to specify which program most interests you. We look forward to hearing from you!

Who Should Attend?

Want to exercise???

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