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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.

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

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.

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.

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Interactions

Grandparents as Caregivers — Common Questions

January 13, 2025 - March 17, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 1

January 15, 2025 - January 29, 2025

Alzheimer's Association Programming - Cass County Public Library

January 21, 2025 - March 13, 2025

Stay Strong Stay Healthy - Level 1

January 21, 2025 - March 13, 2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - Level 3

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

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

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

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

Check out the post-event videos to catch up on this virtual interactive education series. (Video: Healthy Aging and Falls Prevention Workshop)

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)

Kelsey Weitzel

Associate Extension Professor

Stephen Ball

Professor, State Fitness Specialist

Bethany Bachmann

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Emily Barbee

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Katie Buchs Pemberton

Field Specialist in Human Development

Melissa Cotton

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Christina Edholm

Field Specialist in Human Development

John Fuller

Field Specialist in Human Development

Liz Harrison

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education

Elizabeth McGinley

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Naomi R. Meinertz

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

Jim Meyer

Extension Engagement Specialist

Candace Rodman

Assistant Extension Professor

Jeremiah Terrell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Jessica Trussell

Field Specialist in Human Development

Sarah Wood

Assistant Extension Professor