Springwell offers several free Healthy Aging Workshops to seniors who would like to improve their health and well-being. The small group workshops are held at various locations throughout the Greater Boston area, often at Senior Centers. Each workshop meets for 2 1/2 hours each week for a total of six weeks. Classes are highly interactive and allow for ample time to discuss concerns, develop individualized action plans, and receive personalized help and support.
- Feel better
- Be in control
- Set your own goals
- Do the things you want to do
2 ½ Hours x 6 Weeks = POSITIVE CHANGE for a lifetime!
Learn, have fun, and improve your health at the same time. This program is for seniors who want to learn more about how
nutrition and lifestyle changes can promote better health. The USDA’s MyPlate is used as a framework and classes
provide recommendations for combining good nutrition with physical activity. We cover healthy choices in each of the
food groups, appropriate portion sizes, and how to read nutrition labels. The class includes a field trip to a grocery
store and concludes with the class working together to plan, cook, and enjoy a healthy meal together.
Each participant will receive a participant manual and your own individualized MyPlate healthy eating plan.
This workshop was developed
by researchers at Stanford University Medical Center and is designed for adults who are living with the challenges of
one or more chronic conditions, or for people living with or caring for someone with a chronic condition. Participants
will learn techniques to help take control of their health and life, including healthy eating and exercise, how to deal
with difficult emotions, stress, depression, and pain, relaxation techniques, how to communicate better with their doctor,
family, and friends, how to keep track of medications, evaluate treatments, and plan for the future. Each participant will
receive a copy of the book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.
For more information:
call Springwell at (617) 926-4100.
This workshop is for people
with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or for people living with or caring for someone with diabetes. You will learn how to care for
yourself and to prevent or delay the complications of diabetes. The emphasis is on healthy eating, meal planning, and
physical exercise. Other topics include blood sugar monitoring and dealing with low blood sugar, foot care, how to deal
with difficult emotions, stress, and depression, relaxation techniques, how to communicate better with your doctor, family
and friends, keeping track of medications, and planning for the future. You will receive a copy of the book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.
For more information:
call Springwell at (617) 926-4100.
Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about all Springwell workshops.
