Dealing with Dementia

4/9/2024 - 4/30/2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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In Person

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People living with dementia need answers, and so do their caregivers. Dealing with Dementia was created to provide answers needed throughout the caregiving journey. Workshop topics include insights and guidance shared by caregivers; basic information on how dementia affects the brain and the four most prevalent types of dementia; best practices in creating a dementia friendly home and lifestyle; problem solving technique and strategies to manage behaviors such as agitation, refusing to eat or bathe, and depression; healthy stress management, mood management, sharing the caring, and the diverse type of services available to caregivers.
We are sorry, but this class is currently full. Please contact David Cornforth at fcgrespite@spectrumgenerations.org or (207) 620-1633 to get on the waiting list. You may also choose to select a different class.

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Bingocize®

4/17/2024 - 7/17/2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Online

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Bingocize combines a bingo-like game with exercise and health education. The program has been shown to increase older adults' functional fitness, health knowledge, and social engagement.

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Living Well with Diabetes

4/24/2024 - 5/29/2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Phone

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Living Well with Diabetes is designed to help people with type 2 diabetes learn how to live well. Topics include: techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, depression, anger, fear and frustration; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance; healthy eating, appropriate use of medication; and working with healthcare providers.


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Living Well with Chronic Pain

4/24/2024 - 5/29/2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Phone

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This class is designed for people who have a diagnosis of chronic pain, offering strategies for dealing with their symptoms. Topics include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep, appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, nutrition, pacing activity and rest, and how to evaluate new treatments.


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Tai Chi for Health and Balance

4/29/2024 - 6/19/2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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In Person

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Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance, relieve pain, and improve health and ability to do things. It is a slow exercise. It is easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing and mental concentration. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of mind and body. It helps people to relax and feel better.


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A Matter of Balance

4/30/2024 - 5/24/2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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In Person

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A Matter of Balance emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling 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.


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EnhanceFitness

5/2/2024 - 5/30/2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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In Person

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EnhanceFitness is a low-cost, evidence-based group exercise program that helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized and empowered to sustain independent lives. A full hour of fun, EnhanceFitness focuses on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility - everything older adults need to maintain health and function as they age.


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Living Well for Better Health

5/8/2024 - 6/12/2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Phone

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This program is designed to help participants deal with chronic conditions. Topics include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, nutrition, and how to evaluate new treatments.


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Tai Chi for Health and Balance

5/13/2024 - 9/9/2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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In Person

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Tai Chi is an enjoyable exercise that can improve balance, relieve pain, and improve health and ability to do things. It is a slow exercise. It is easy to learn and good for all ability levels. The essential principles of Tai Chi include mind and body integration, fluid movements, controlled breathing and mental concentration. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of mind and body. It helps people to relax and feel better.


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Bingocize®

5/21/2024 - 7/25/2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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In Person

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Bingocize combines a bingo-like game with exercise and health education. The program has been shown to increase older adults' functional fitness, health knowledge, and social engagement.


REGISTER

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