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A Matter of Balance

4/22/2025 - 6/10/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


In Person

 $0
  MaineGeneral Medical Center
  Emily Michaud
  126 North Street, Waterville, ME 04901
  Emily Michaud
  emily.michaud@mainegeneral.org
  (207) 872-4102
  English


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.

This class is created in partnership with MaineGeneral's Peter Alfond Prevention & Healthy Living Center. The class leader will call participants 1-2 weeks prior to the start of class to confirm registration. If you have any questions, please contact the program coordinator, Emily Michaud at 626-7345.




Tai Chi for Health and Balance

4/28/2025 - 6/23/2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM


In Person

 $65/person
  MaineGeneral Medical Center
  Akiba Mermey
  2250 Millard Harrison Dr, Readfield, ME 04355
  Emily Michaud
  emily.michaud@mainegeneral.org
  (207) 872-4102
  English


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.

This class is created in partnership with MaineGeneral's Peter Alfond Prevention & Healthy Living Center. Please go to: https://www.mainegeneral.org/classes-events/detail/?eventId=a44f1d48-f0f2-ef11-a873-000d3a611ea2 to register and provide payment to MaineGeneral. If you have any questions, please contact the program coordinator, Emily Michaud at 626-7345.




Living Well for Better Health

4/29/2025 - 6/3/2025
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM


In Person

 $20 Suggested Donation
  Spectrum Generations
  Jen Paquet, Monica Hawk
  56 Post Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
  Monica Hawk
  mhawk@spectrumgenerations.org
  (207) 620-1642
  English


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.

This workshop is currently open to residents of Bowdoinham. All other registrants may be placed on a waitlist for open spots. Please contact Jason Lamareau Recreation Director / Older Adult Services Coordinator Town of Bowdoinham at 207-666-3301 or recreation@bowdoinham.com age-friendly@bowdoinham.com to confirm registration.




Dealing with Dementia

4/30/2025 - 4/30/2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM


In Person

 0.00
  Spectrum Generations
  Rita Fraser
  22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell, ME 04347
  Rita Fraser
  rfraser@spectrumgenerations.org
  (207) 620-1678
  English


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.

Must be registered for class to attend. A break will be provided where you have the option to have lunch in the dining room for a small fee Please Note: It is NOT recommended that the person with Dementia attend this workshop




Living Well with Chronic Pain

5/1/2025 - 6/12/2025
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM


In Person

 $0
  Spectrum Generations
  Jen Paquet, Monica Hawk
  250 Arsenal St, Augusta, ME 04330
  Monica Hawk
  mhawk@spectrumgenerations.org
  (207) 620-1642
  English


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.

This workshop is open to Riverview Psychiatric Center Patients and Staff. Registration will go through the Psychiatric Center.




Living Well for Better Health

5/2/2025 - 6/6/2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM


In Person

 $0
  SeniorsPlus
  Jessica Riseman, Joanne McDonald
  9 Marston Street, Norway, ME 04268
  Jessica Riseman
  jriseman@seniorsplus.org
  (207) 795-4010
  English


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.




Building Better Caregivers

5/7/2025 - 6/25/2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM


Online | In Person

 $0
  Aroostook Agency on Aging
  Ruth White, Greg Moody
  260 Main Street, Suite B, Presque Isle, ME 04769
  Ruth White
  ruth.white@aroostookaging.org
  (207) 764-3396
  English


This program was designed for family caregivers of people with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), dementia, and/or any other condition that affects memory. Topics include: caregiver stress, dealing with difficult care partner behavior, finding help, making decisions about treatment, housing, etc., communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, dealing with caregiver and care partner difficult emotions, planning for future needs, and legal issues related to caregiving. Program participants make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems they encounter in creating and carrying out their self-management program.




Living Well with Chronic Pain

5/7/2025 - 6/11/2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Phone

 $0
  MaineGeneral Medical Center
  Vicki Foster
  Phone
  Emily Michaud
  emily.michaud@mainegeneral.org
  (207) 872-4102
  English


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.

This class is created in partnership with MaineGeneral's Peter Alfond Prevention & Healthy Living Center. Class materials will be mailed to participants in advance of the class. Participants will participate in a small group discussion by phone once a week for 6 weeks. The class leader will call participants 2 weeks prior to the start of class to confirm registration. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Michaud at 626-7345.




Living Well with Diabetes

5/7/2025 - 6/11/2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM


In Person

 $0
  MaineGeneral Medical Center
  Dana Winslow, Emily Michaud
  35 Medical Center Parkway, Augusta, ME 04330
  Emily Michaud
  emily.michaud@mainegeneral.org
 
  English


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.

This class is created in partnership with MaineGeneral's Peter Alfond Prevention & Healthy Living Center. The class leader will call participants 2 weeks prior to the start of class to confirm registration. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Michaud at 626-7345.




Bingocize®

5/13/2025 - 7/22/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM


In Person

 $0
  SeniorsPlus
  Jessica Riseman, Jessica Bronish
  284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton, ME 04294
  Jessica Bronish
  jbronish@seniorsplus.org
  (207) 440-2320
  English


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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