Healthy Well & Wise
Healthy, Well & Wise is a collection of educational presentations focused on older adult health and safety offered by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging.
Overview
Presentations can be scheduled for community groups, civic organizations, support groups, church groups, and businesses in any of COAAA’s eight counties. Presentations are held at the group’s location or meeting place and are subject to speaker availability. Sessions are typically one hour including Q & A. Organizations can schedule individual or multiple topics. Early requests for speakers are strongly encouraged to ensure speaker availability.
Contact COAAA to schedule or for more information: 614-645-7250 or 800-589-7277.
Fees
Presentations are FREE to groups of 10 or more.
Topics
Depression and the Older Adult
Depression can lead to other life complications. Get insight into causes, symptoms and treatment of the serious but treatable illness.
Emergency Preparedness: More Than Just a Good Idea
Provides information on basic emergency supply kits, the importance of a communications plan and general principles of preparedness.
Fall Prevention: Do You Know Where Your Feet Are?
Falls are the leading cause of emergency room visits, hospitalizations and death for older adults. Learn about important but simple steps to fall prevention.
Fraud & Scams: Now You Know - In partnership with Bank of America
Discusses the top issues for health fraud and how to spot false claims. Reviews identity theft and what you can do to protect yourself.
Grief Smarts!
Explains various responses to grief, identifies unrecognized losses and offers tips on how to help someone who is grieving.
Managing Diabetes: You Can Do It!
Reviews risk factors, symptoms and treatment options. Identifies the steps for prevention but also daily management.
Secrets to Serenity
Describes the basics of stress - good & bad - creative ways to manage through awareness & relaxation techniques.
Senior Safety
Suggestions on what you can do to increase your personal safety in your home and in your day-to-day travels.
Sharing Our Stories: The Benefits of Life Review and Reminiscence
Life review and reminiscence are enriching for individuals, families and communities. Reviews reasons for relating memories and tips for recording them.
Tips for Downsizing and Managing Clutter
Offers insights as to why we collect what we do and when we should be concerned about it. Offers practical tips to assist in downsizing and reducing clutter.
60+ Rules for the Road
Driving is cognitively and physically demanding. Reviews age related sensory losses and suggestions to maximize your driving skills.