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Do you have a health condition that impacts your every day life?

Healthy U is a FREE 6-week workshop that has been proven to help people with diabetes, asthma, arthritis, heart disease and other life long conditions.

Learn how to:

  • Communicate with your doctor
  • Manage symptoms
  • Be more physically active
  • Improve communication skills
  • Relax
  • Eat well
  • Deal with negative emotions
  • Set goals


This program is made possible by a joint effort of the Administration on Aging, the National Council on Aging, the Ohio Department of Aging, the Ohio Department of Health and the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging. 

Speakers Bureau

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Education: Healthy, Well & Wise Presentations

The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging offers more than 20 educational presentations to choose from for businesses or community groups interested in elderly health.

The sessions are at your meeting place and subject to speaker availability. Presentations are typically an hour but may be adjusted to fit your agenda. Early registration strongly recommended! Contact COAAA at (614) 645-3875 or by email email.


FEES:

Fee is based on your group type.

Community Group:
(Church, social club, etc.)
FREE

Business Lunchtime Brown Bag:
FREE

Paraprofessional/Staff Inservices:
Minimum $50

Business Professional Staff Trainings:
Negotiable/ Varies

TOPICS:
The 3Rs of Medication Management

Learn the 3Rs of making the most of your medications. Reviews general safety issues and information on medication errors & misuse. Covers what adverse drug reactions might look like and includes concerns about over-the-counter medications.
 

October is 'Talk about Prescriptions' Month



Accessing the Aging Network
(Ideal for Business Brown Bags
)

Caring for an Aging Parent? This may be for You! Opens the door to available services & resources to improve the quality of life for older adults and their families.
Be Stroke-Wise
Identifies the common causes and effects of strokes. Discusses resources for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
 

May is 'American Stroke' Month

Cold & Flu: Hold Your Own
  Do you know the difference between a Cold and the Flu? Do you know how to prevent or treat both? Stock up on your cold and flu prevention and treatment knowledge.
Dementia & Communicating
with Confused Older Adults

Reviews the potential causes of dementia and practical tips for communication.
Depression and the Older Adult

Offers insight into causes, symptoms and treatment of this serious but treatable illness, which often leads to other life complications.
 

May is 'Mental Health' Month

Diabetes: Understanding Causes,
Treatment & Prevention

Reviews risk factors, symptoms and treatment options. Identifies the steps for prevention.
Emergency Preparedness:
More Than Just a Good Idea
 

Emergencies by definition are unforeseen events that require immediate action. This program provides information on basic supply kits, developing a communications plan, and general principles of preparedness.

Grief Smarts!

Explains various responses to grief, identifies unrecognized losses and offers tips on how to help someone who is grieving.
Have I Got a Deal for You!
Health Quackery & Other Scams

Describes common health quackery & other scams. Offers tips on how to recognize fraud, protect yourself and resources for reporting it.
Herbal Remedies: Help or Hype?

Learn how to assess the safety & effectiveness of herbal products. Reviews risks, cost, questions to ask & where to get more information.
Humor: Jest for Health

Offers insights into the relationship of laughter & feeling better, appropriate vs. inappropriate humor & how to find your funny bone.
Improve Your Eye-Q

Learn about normal vision changes, age-related eye conditions, treatment choices and ways to maintain the best possible vision.

Maximize Your Memory

Find out how memory works & the factors affecting it. Learn techniques to improve and maintain your memory.
Medicare 101

Reviews the Medicare program: Parts A & B & D. Updates on all the Wellness services. Explains the purpose of Medigap policies and important enrollment and disenrollment procedures.
Myth, Magic, Fact: Health Information
in the 21st Century

In this age of information overload and 10 second sound bites, dispel the myths and identify factual health information.
‘Oh My Aching’… a Map to Maneuver the Aches and Pains of Aging

Hit the road to managing arthritis. Learn about types, symptoms and treatment. Offers suggestions on meeting the challenges of chronic pain.
Putting Health in Motion: Workshop Series

- Eat!:
Find out if you are at risk for nutritional problems. Presents a Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults and covers the vitamins and minerals you need. Includes simple steps for eating healthier so you can Dig In!

- Breathe!:
Covers the risks for respiratory disease and how to prevent lung disease. Gives information on sources of indoor air pollution and how to deal with them. Includes dietary tips for people who have emphysema or COPD. Reviews the benefits of deep breathing.

- Move!:
Reviews the effects of being inactive and the causes for immobility. Suggests how you can get started being more active. Presents simple ways to increase your activity level and Get Moving!
Savvy Senior Safety

Increase your safety savvy. Find out what you can do to keep yourself safer and more confident in your day-to-day travels.
Secrets to Serenity

Describes the basics of stress- good & bad- creative ways to manage through awareness & relaxation techniques.
Skin ~ The Great Protector

Peel back the layers of information on the body's largest organ! Find out what your skin can tell you about your health. Offers suggestions on how to keep your skin healthy and 'working for you'.
Take Charge! Wellness for Men & Women

Many major health threats can be prevented or treated if warning signs are caught early. Reviews risk factors and prevention strategies for heart disease, stroke and certain cancers.
Tips for Nursing Home Visits

Helps you with the transition of having a loved one in a nursing home. Offers tips for family communication, advocacy, client rights, and how to have meaningful visits.
Wake Up...to Better Sleep

Offers clues for the causes of sleeplessness and resources to manage sleep disorders.
Your Life, Your Choices: Putting it to Paper

Overview of Advanced Directives and the importance of Powers of Attorney to ensure that your wishes are honored.
 60+ Rules for the Road

Driving is cognitively and physically demanding. Reviews sensory losses and suggestions to maximize your driving skills. Make good choices instead of taking chances!
Shared Care: The Point of Doctor –
Patient Communication

You and your doctor need to be partners in today’s health care arena. The health care system has become more and more complex and good communication between health care providers and health care recipients is essential. Health Literacy can be achieved by increasing your understanding of your medical conditions and concerns. Find out what you and your doctor need to Share in Your Care.
Sensitivity To Aging (training inservice only)

Free for paraprofessional groups
A unique 90-minute learning adventure for anyone working with older adults! Provides 'hands-on' activities for participants to experience sensory losses, mobility changes and day-to-day challenges faced by many older adults. Interactive techniques explore facts, myths, stereotypes, attitudes & practical communication tips for better caregiving.

Ideal for meeting QA specifications for staff training!


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