There are useful, everyday ways to manage your health to help you live life to its fullest. Council on Aging offers a variety of free health and wellness programs designed with older adults and caregivers in mind.
Health and Wellness Workshops
Programs are available at convenient community locations (some are available virtually) and offer fun, peer-supported and/or evidence-based opportunities to learn helpful strategies, such as:
- managing chronic health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, COPD
- healthy eating
- managing frustration, fatigue and isolation
- exercising for strength and flexibility
- improving communication with family, friends and doctors
- preventing falls and improving balance
- caregiver support
- setting goals, and more
The workshops are intended to support older adults age 60+ and their caregivers of any age. Click here to learn more about these free workshops.
USDA Senior Farmers’ Market Program
Available seasonally, this federally-funded program provides coupons for eligible low-income older adults to redeem at farmers’ markets and roadside produce stands.
Click here to learn more about this USDA Program.