Valley Area Agency on Aging

Developing Dementia Dexterity-Carmen Ainsworth Sr. Center
2022-05-17 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Carmen Ainsworth Sr. Center, 2071 S Graham Rd., Flint, MI, 48532, United States
The three-part, 90 Minute sessions are held once a week and lead by dementia care specialists. This program provides participants with information, skills and attitudes to manage stress and increase effective caregiving skills. Topics in the three-week class include:

• Brain Behaviors

• Specific Activities for Persons with Dementia

• Basics of Dementia

• Changing in Thinking Patterns

• Communication Strategies for Caregivers

To register call: Carman Ainsworth at (810) 732-6290

NOTE: This class is designed for caregivers, CLS Workers, Self-Determination Workers, professionals, and family members caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

SilverSneakers Stability
2021-02-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Carmen Ainsworth Senior Center, 2071 Graham Rd, Flint, MI, 48532, United States
SilverSneakers Stability is designed to help you become stronger and improve balance. The movements taught in class focus on specific exercises to improve strength and power around the ankle, knee, and hip joints, while improving your reaction time. This class is designed for fall prevention and is suitable for nearly every fitness level. It can be adapted depending on the skill of individual participants. A chair may be used for balance and support.

To register for In-Person exercise classes please call the senior center listed in the schedule. To register for a Zoom exercise class please contact: Abbie Mars, Health and Wellness Program Manager at Valley Area Agency on Aging at marsa@valleyaaa.org

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
2021-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Dr., Grand Blanc, Michigan, 48439
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The routines include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level. Weights, balls and TheraBand’s are used in this class.

To register for In-Person exercise classes please call the senior center listed in the schedule. To register for a Zoom exercise class please contact: Abbie Mars, Health and Wellness Program Manager at Valley Area Agency on Aging at marsa@valleyaaa.org

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
2021-02-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Loose Senior Center, 707 N. Bridge St., Linden, Michigan, 48451

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
2021-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Davison Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd, Davison, Michigan, 48423
A low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The routines include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level. Weights, balls and TheraBand’s are used in this class.

Class also available on Zoom

To register for In-Person exercise classes please call the senior center listed in the schedule. To register for a Zoom exercise class please contact: Abbie Mars, Health and Wellness Program Manager at Valley Area Agency on Aging at marsa@valleyaaa.org

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
2021-02-24 09:00 - 22:00 | Hasslebring Senior Center, 1002 W. Home Avenue, Flint, MI, 48505, United States
