Commission on Aging offers free educational opportunities

News flash: The Washington County Commission on Aging has free educational opportunities and programs available!

While I was away on a mission trip recently, I began to think about some of the life lessons I’ve been empowered to learn. Many that have enriched my life came through a class or workshop offered at the Washington County Commission on Aging.

We have tremendous partnerships and collaborations with the area’s best resources, including Meritus Medical Center and the Washington County Health Department. The educational offerings facilitated by our partners and available through the Commission on Aging offer preventive and proactive programs that offer socialization opportunities and improve quality of life.

These programs include:

Stepping On (a fall-prevention program)

– Workshop participants discuss topics from safe shoes to medication interactions. Did you know that 1 out of 5 falls cause a serious injury such as fracture, concussion, lacerations and other injuries?

Walk with Ease benefits individuals who think they can’t enjoy an active life due to a lack of endurance. It encourages individuals with walking deficits – such as arthritis or other chronic diseases – and equips them with ways to keep moving.

Living Well assists participants who are living with a chronic condition. Many individuals who attend make small, lasting changes that improve their overall health.

Diabetes Prevention

Program is a free lifestyle-change program that can help participants prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes. One out of three adults is living with prediabetes. During this workshop, participants will work with a trained lifestyle coach to learn how to add physical activity, manage stress, eat healthfully and stay motivated.

We are honored to be able to present a wide spectrum of programs, workshops and events at the Washington County Commission on Aging. These programs provide knowledge and information to encourage our community to safely enjoy aging. If you are interested in learning more about any of our programs, contact us at 301-790-0275.

Commission on Aging offers free educational opportunities

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Written by Susan Hurd Washington County Commission on Aging

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