Wellness Programs
PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Program
PATH (Personal Action Towards Health) is a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program that teaches practical skills for living a healthy life with a chronic health condition like diabetes, arthritis, asthma, chronic pain, or heart disease. Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for 6 weeks.
Classes for 2012:
• Calumet Classes - Spring 2012 - TBA View flyer
• Hancock Classes - Summer 2012 - TBA View flyer
For more information or to register for a PATH class in your area call:
In Escanaba: 906-786-4701, Ext. 3019
Out of the Area: 1-800-305-8137
View the Printable PATH Brochure.
View the 11 min. program video Michigan Partners in PATH.
PATH - Diabetes Program
This new program is specifically for adults with Type 2 diabetes and their family and caregivers. It covers diabetes self-management topics such as healthy eating, physical activity, sick day management, foot care, medications, managing hyper- and hypo- glycemia, and working with health care providers.
Watch for new Classes for 2012:
Looking for Leaders! If you are interested in helping others manage their diabetes, training dates are March 12-15 in Escanaba. View Flyer and call Tonya or Tammy at (906) 786-4701.
Diabetes Prevention
Have you been told you are Pre-diabetic or Borderline Diabetic? Do you have family members who have Diabetes? Are you overweight? This means you may be at high risk for developing Diabetes. Take action by attending Diabetes Prevention classes! You will learn about healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, and other ways to help prevent Diabetes. This 5 week program meets for 1 hour each week, and is taught by 2 trained leaders.
Watch for 2011 classes to be announced:
Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults
Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults™ (Healthy Eating™) is a program for seniors who want to learn more about nutrition and how lifestyle changes can promote better health. The focus of this program is to stress heart- and bone-healthy nutrition strategies. These strategies help maintain or improve participants' wellness, independence, and prevent chronic disease development or progression.
Healthy Eating™ is an educational and hands-on program using the revised Food Guide Pyramid (MyPyramid™) as a framework. In addition, the program includes recommendations and support for physical activity in conjunction with sound nutrition practices.
The Healthy Eating™ workshop is conducted over six (6) sessions. Sessions are held weekly and run 2 1/2 hours each. The program ends with a restaurant outing to apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout the course. Also included in the program is a trip to a local grocery story and a cooking demonstration.
Watch for new Healthy Eating classes to be announced
Looking for Leaders! If you are interested in helping older adults learn about nutrition, the training dates are February 29 and March 1 in Escanaba. View Flyer and call Tonya or Tammy at the number below.
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Call UPCAP at (906)786-4701, Ext. #3019 or #3021 for more information.
View Healthy Eating for Successful Living flyer.
Creating Confident Caregivers
Creating Confident Caregivers is an exciting new program in select regions of Michigan, for caregivers who are caring for a family member living at home with a dementia (such as Alzheimer's disease). This program is the result of years of research and is designed to reduce the stress of caregiving. Creating Confident Caregivers highlights the university-tested Savvy Caregiver training program, and empowers caregivers with the key skills, knowledge, and sense of competence needed for "confident caregiving."
Creating Confident Caregivers is available in the Upper Peninsula through a federal grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging to the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, and the U.P. Area Agency on Aging/UPCAP. There is no charge for the six weekly two-hour sessions led by trained dementia care specialists. Participants who successfully complete the workshop may qualify for a cash incentive. In addition, Respite Care may be available to allow caregivers to attend sessions.
Confident Caregiver workshops 2012:
Check back for new class announcements
For more information or to register, call (906) 786-4701, Ext. 3021 or toll-free 800-338-7227, Ext. 3021. U.P. residents may dial 2-1-1.
Creating Confident Caregivers for Veterans
Creating Confident Caregivers for Veterans is a special new program designed to address the specific needs of veterans or their family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimers's or dementia at home. This workship, which highlights the university-tested Savvy Caregiver training program, is held three (3) hours - once a week - for four (4) weeks. The workshops are led by trained dementia care specialists and provide participants with information, skills, and attitudes to manage stress and increase their effectiveness as a Caregiver.
Creating Confident Caregivers for Veterans is now available in the Upper Peninsula through a federal grant from the U.S. Administratin of Aging to the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging and the U.P. Area Agency on Aging/UPCAP.
There is no charge to participants for the sessions or materials, and participants who successfully complete the workshop may qualify for a cash incentive. In addition, Respite Care to allow those to attend the sessions will be available through participating area agencies as needed. View Program Flyer
Creating Confident Caregivers for Veterans workshops for 2012:
Check back for new class announcements
Call UPCAP at 1-800-305-8137, Ext. 3021 - U.P. Residents can dial "2-1-1" - for more information.
View link to other Michigan Resources for Military Personnel & Veterans
A Matter of Balance Program
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you.
Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent. A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls will be offered to Seniors across the Upper Peninsula. A small fee helps to cover program costs, workbook, and refreshments. Please call 1-800-338-7227 or dial 2-1-1 to register or for more information.
