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Bingocize®

5/23/2023 - 5/25/2023
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM


Online

 $0 for Community Partners
  Spectrum Generations
  Jen Paquet
  Online
  Jen Paquet
  jpaquet@healthylivingforme.org
  (207) 620-1657
  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.

Multiple training opportunities available!




Tai Chi for Health and Balance

6/24/2023 - 6/25/2023
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM


In Person

 $0 for Community Partners
  Spectrum Generations
  Julie Oberhaus
  22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell, ME 04347
  Jen Paquet
  jpaquet@healthylivingforme.org
  (207) 620-1657
  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.




Living Well for Better Health

7/17/2023 - 7/31/2023
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM


In Person

 $0 for Community Partners
  Spectrum Generations
  Jen Paquet, Monica Hawk
  22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell, ME 04347
  Jen Paquet
  jpaquet@healthylivingforme.org
  (207) 620-1657
  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.




EnhanceFitness

7/18/2023 - 7/20/2023
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM


Online

 $0 for Community Partners
  Spectrum Generations
  Erin Coltvet
  Online
  Jen Paquet
  jpaquet@healthylivingforme.org
  (207) 620-1657
  English


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.




Living Well with Diabetes

8/7/2023 - 8/7/2023
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM


In Person

 $0 for Community Partners
  Spectrum Generations
  Jen Paquet, Monica Hawk
  22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell, ME 04347
  Jen Paquet
  jpaquet@healthylivingforme.org
  (207) 620-1657
  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.




Living Well with Chronic Pain

8/8/2023 - 8/8/2023
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM


In Person

 $0 for Community Partners
  Spectrum Generations
  Jen Paquet, Monica Hawk
  22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell, ME 04347
  Jen Paquet
  jpaquet@healthylivingforme.org
  (207) 620-1657
  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.




Building Better Caregivers

8/21/2023 - 8/21/2023
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM


In Person

 $0 for Community Partners
  Spectrum Generations
  Jen Paquet, Monica Hawk
  22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell, ME 04347
  Jen Paquet
  jpaquet@healthylivingforme.org
  (207) 620-1657
  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.




A Matter of Balance

9/22/2023 - 9/22/2023
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM


In Person

 $0 for Community Partners
  Spectrum Generations
  Jen Paquet
  1 Weston Court, Suite 109, Augusta, ME 04330
  Jen Paquet
  jpaquet@healthylivingforme.org
  (207) 620-1657
  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.


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