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Evidence-Based Health Education and Support - Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging - Rochester

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program: Exercise, nutrition and health education, fall prevention, and medication management program for older adults in multiple locations around the region. Leaders are certified Arthritis Foundation instructors. Living Well with Chronic Conditions: A 6-session class to help people cope with chronic conditions; lead by 2 trained leaders. Various locations and trainers available through out the region. Matter of Balance: A class to learn about falls prevention that meets 8 times and is lead by 2 trainers, one whom is a volunteer. PEARLS: A community-based treatment program for older adults with depression. A PEARLS coach will meet with the person for eight, one hour sessions that are customized to support them and their needs. Learn how to problem solve and change their behavior to support their well-being. Powerful Tools for Caregivers: A 6 week class for caregivers to enable them to provide care for a loved one longer and with more confidence and control. Class is lead by 2 trainers and is available in various locations throughout the year. Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance helps older adults improve their balance and reduce the likelihood of falling. Research has shown that participants are half as likely to fall and are less fearful of falling. Participants typically have improved physical health that leads to better functioning in daily activities, improved balance, muscle strength, flexibility and mobility, and better mental health.Classes beginning in some areas in 2015.

Last assured

06/09/2025

Physical Address

2746 Superior Drive NW, Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55901

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Voice

(800)333-2433

Senior LinkAge Line

Fax

(507)288-4823

Application process

- Call; email; visit website; walk in; write - Online referral, visit website www.sllreferral.org

Eligibility

Serves adults who are 60 years or older, family members, and caregivers in Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties

Service area

Dodge County, MN
Fillmore County, MN
Freeborn County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Houston County, MN
Mower County, MN
Olmsted County, MN
Rice County, MN
Steele County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Winona County, MN

Agency info

Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging - Rochester

Non-profit agency promoting independence and dignity of older people in the region by coordinating, funding and developing programs and services. Links people with information, advocate for the needs of older people, build community capacity through development, partnerships, grants and contracts, and promote prudent stewardship of the federal, state and local.

Agency providing services to the 11-county region of southeastern Minnesota.

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