Healthy aging | MU Extension

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a program to give family caregivers skills for self-care while caring for others.

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.

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.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy

Helping older adults improve strength, balance, and flexibility through safe, gradual exercises. It offers both in-person and virtual options to stay active.

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Interactions

Grandparents as Caregivers — Common Questions

May 6, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 - Glasgow - Summer 2025

May 29, 2025 - July 24, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1 (Virtual)

June 3, 2025 - July 29, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1

June 4, 2025 - July 30, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month

September 4, 2024

Holidays require special planning by caregivers

November 5, 2021

Risk for Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults

March 19, 2021

How to do a food demo for 95 in a pandemic

May 21, 2020

What is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's information - learn about signs, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risks and treatments and the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.