Programs

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A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance helps adults 60 years old and up realize that falls — and the fear of falling — are controllable. The program provides information on ways to change your environment to limit risk factors that contribute to falling, and will help you find strength and balance exercises to reduce your chances of falling.

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Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions

Variety of classes for individuals with chronic conditions and for caregivers to learn how to face challenges and manage a healthy life.

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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy

Join us to build the strength you need to enjoy good health as you age. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) is an eight-week exercise program that incorporates the latest research to help you develop the fitness, flexibility and balance that will enable you to live independently longer.

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Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention

The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention program is designed to improve multiple aspects of health through slow, gentle movements that can be practiced almost anywhere.

Events

Wits Workout

October 30, 2024 - December 4, 2024

WITS Workout via Zoom

Resources

Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention Awareness Month Virtual Education Series: Bra…

Check out the post-event videos to catch up on this virtual interactive education series. (Video: Brain Health)

Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention Awareness Month Virtual Education Series: Int…

Check out the post-event videos to catch up on this virtual interactive education series. (Video: Introduction and Mindful Movement)

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National Council on Aging

NCOA leads the National Falls Prevention Resource Center, which supports awareness and educational efforts about falls and promotes evidence-based fall prevention programs and strategies across the nation.

Meet the experts

Kelsey Weitzel, ASSISTANT EXTENSION PROFESSOR
Kelsey Weitzel

Associate Extension Professor

Stephen Ball, PROFESSOR, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Stephen Ball

Professor, State Fitness Specialist

Bethany Bachmann
Bethany Bachmann

FIELD SPECIALIST IN NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Emily Barbee
Emily Barbee

FIELD SPECIALIST IN NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Katie Buchs Pemberton, FIELD SPECIALIST IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Katie Buchs Pemberton

Field Specialist in Human Development

Melissa Cotton
Melissa Cotton

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Liz Harrison
Liz Harrison

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education

Elizabeth McGinley
Elizabeth McGinley

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Naomi Meinertz
Naomi R. Meinertz

Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Science; Extension State Specialist in Aging

Jim Meyer
Jim Meyer

Extension Engagement Specialist

Candace Rodman
Candace Rodman

Assistant Extension Professor

Jeremiah Terrell, FIELD SPECIALIST IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Jeremiah Terrell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Jessica Trussell
Jessica Trussell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Sarah Wood
Sarah Wood

Assistant Extension Professor