Calling all caregivers! Free programs available

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (August 6, 2021) The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging is a proud sponsor of A Matter of Balance, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Chronic Pain Self-Management, and Diabetes Self-Management programs. All classes are offered free of charge to participants of all ages.

A Matter of Balance

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. During the nine classes, you will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance.

Chronic Disease Self Management

The Chronic Disease Self-Management series of workshops covers self-testing, exercises, dealing with health worries, healthy eating, dealing with pain and fatigue, problem solving, and more.

Chronic Pain Self Management

The Chronic Pain Self-Management series of workshops covers self-testing, exercises, dealing with health worries, healthy eating, dealing with pain and fatigue, problem solving, and more.

Diabetes Self Management

The Diabetes Self-Management series of workshops covers self-testing, exercises, dealing with health worries, healthy eating, dealing with pain and fatigue, problem solving, and more.

To learn more about each class, see class schedules and register, visit nctcog.org/aging-services/classes.

For more information, call Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, 972-771-9514.

Information provided by Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging. The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging serves adults age 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, and Wise counties. Their mission is to create and maintain a coordinated network of health and social services for older adults and family caregivers. They provide services and resources that help older adults maximize their quality of life and live as independently as possible. By providing information, education, and direct services, they help individuals meet basic needs and make informed decisions. Contact one of their staff members, or call 800-272-3921.