Vibrant Aging

 

 
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A University of Idaho Extension

and World Class Fitness Program 

 
 

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Physical Fitness

 

OSTEOPOROSIS: PREVENTION AND TREATMENT, YOUR BONES YOUR BODY

This curriculum teaches a practical approach for preventing and treating osteoporosis through healthy meal planning and increased physical activity.  Participants complete calcium and physical activity logs.

 

 

STEPS TO A NEW YOU

This program is a 9-week, insightful, and life-changing program.  It will focus on overall health particularly incorporating physical activities into your life and looking at body image.  Participants will receive a stretch band, notebook, pedometer, and journal.

 
  

 

GROWING STRONGER:  STRENGTH TRAINING FOR OLDER ADULTS

The exercises that make up this strength training program have been widely tested on healthy individuals and people with chronic but stable medical concerns.  No matter how old you are, you do not have to get weaker with age.  Strength training can help you stay vital, strong, and independent throughout your life.

 

 

FOOD SAFETY FOR SENIORS

This workshop discusses the importance of food safety to seniors.  As we age we have a decreased ability to fight off dangerous bacteria that may invade the body through the food we eat.  Preventing foodborne illness is the key to reducing the millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths each year from dangerous microorganisms.

 

 

EAT SMART—CHRONIC DISEASE PROGRAM

Physical Activity and Good Nutrition:  Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity

Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or control the devastating effects of these diseases.

 

 
 

Lifestyle Fitness

 

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

We all want more comfort in our homes. Opening doors with arms full of groceries is as difficult at 30 as it is at 70. People now realize that they need homes that will grow old with them. Universal design are those home design features that make a home safe and comfortable for everyone, young or old, whether they have a disability or not. Some common universal design features for comfort include handrails on steps and grab bars in bathrooms, good lighting, lever door handles and rocker light switches. In this workshop you'll learn about universal design features you can use in homes during construction or even homes that may have been in your family for generations. Universal Design can make carrying out your daily activities easier and safer.

 

 

4 GENERATIONS AT WORK, HOME, AND PLAY

Each generation brings diverse perspectives, values, needs, and expectations to the world.  This workshop is designed to help participants gain insights that may enrich relationships with co-workers, family members, and friends.  Participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of the generations, including how generational differences affect us; how to manage and motivate the generations as employees; and how to communicate effectively among the generations.

 

 

LONG TERM CARE:

PLANNING FOR QUALITY OF LIFE

Changing health and independence is a later life event that impacts financial security.  This workshop will teach how to plan for, manage the risk of, and protect your financial security against the cost of long term care.

 

 
 

Financial Fitness

 

LEGALLY SECURE YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

Learn how to safeguard your family’s financial future.  Plan to protect, distribute, and transfer your assets.  Increase your knowledge of estate planning and end-of-life issues.

 

 

PROTECT AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT

The FBI calls Identity Theft one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and estimates that 500,000 to 700,000 Americans become victims each year.  This workshop will assist individuals in learning how to protect themselves from becoming targets of identity thieves.