Health Promotion Program at Senior Connections
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention at Senior Connections
In addition to caregiver support, Senior Connections provides opportunities for older adults to improve their health, safety, and overall well-being through evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs. Our Health Promotion Coordinator helps organize educational classes and community programs for adults age 60 and older.
Programs and classes we have previously done include:
- Stepping On: A fall prevention program designed to help older adults reduce their risk of falling.
- Stepping Up Your Nutrition: Education focused on improving nutrition and reducing the risk of malnutrition.
- Mind Over Matter: A program that helps older women improve bladder and bowel control.
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers: An educational program that helps caregivers develop skills to manage stress, communicate effectively, and care for themselves.
Senior Connections also supports community awareness and outreach efforts related to Alzheimer's disease, including involvement with the Twin Ports Walk to End Alzheimer's. All Classes, schedules, and availability may vary throughout the year. Contact our office to learn about upcoming opportunities.
Meet Our Health Promotion & Family Caregiving Coordinator
We are pleased to welcome Nikki to the Senior Connections team! As our Health Promotion & Family Caregiving Coordinator, Nikki helps connect caregivers, older adults, and families throughout Douglas County with information, educational opportunities, support, and available community resources. Whether you are new to caregiving, have been caring for a loved one for years, or simply have questions about available programs, we encourage you to reach out.
Contact Nikki, Health Promotions & Caregiving Coordinator
Phone: (715) 395-3611 (Ask for Nikki)
Email: nmarie@seniorconnectionswi.org or caregiver@seniorconnectionswi.org
Our Mission Statement & Privacy Statement
The Mission of Senior Connections is to provide services to the aging of our community which promote health, dignity, honor, and independence. In doing so, we will efficiently provide access to low cost transportation, nutritious meals, and other services designed to sustain our citizens in their communities. Senior Connections prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status and national origin.
Senior Connections identifies any need for services to those with limited English proficiency (LEP) and will develop and implement a system to provide services so LEP persons can have meaningful access to services. No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of services, programs or activities of Senior Connections, or be subjected to discrimination by Senior Connections. Information that you may provide to Senior Connections to determine if you are eligible to receive Older American Act Services and to comply with Federal Reporting Requirements, will be kept confidential. For more information on our privacy statement, please call the office at 715-394-3611.
