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Evidence-Based Health Programs
2017 Leader Training Opportunities

"Great leaders don't set out to be a leader. They set out to make a difference."


Why become a program leader?

Many organizations are choosing to make evidence-based health promotion programs an integral part of their services and ongoing mission.  Preventative health and wellness and lifestyle management is not just a current trend - it is the future of healthcare.  Providers and insurers are taking note as well, as many are referring patients to these programs and realizing the cost saving benefits of supporting them.

All of the below workshops are held by two trained co-leaders.  Leaders can be organizational staff or lay volunteers.  Many leaders do have personal experience with the workshop topic themselves, however that is not a requirement.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
April 27 & 28, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Rochester, MN
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week group workshop in which caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools needed to handle the stresses and demands of caregiving. Caregivers learn the skills needed to reduce personal stress, change negative self-talk, communicate their needs to family members and healthcare providers, communicate more effectively, deal with difficult emotions, and make tough caregiving decisions.

This training is being offered by Elder Network, with support from the
SE MN Area Agency on Aging. 

Click on the links below for more information.



 
Stepping On
May 16-18, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Rochester, MN

Stepping On is a program that builds confidence and empowers older adults to carry out health behaviors that reduce the risks of falls.  It is a community-based workshop offered once a week for seven weeks.  In a small group setting, older adults will learn about improving strength and balance, home hazards and modifications, safe footwear, vision and falls, community safety, and medication review.

This training is being offered by the Faith Community Nurse Network with support from a Living Well at Home grant from the MN Department of Human Services.


Stepping On
June 27-29,  8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Rochester, MN
Stepping On is a program that builds confidence and empowers older adults to carry out health behaviors that reduce the risks of falls.  It is a community-based workshop offered once a week for seven weeks.  In a small group setting, older adults will learn about improving strength and balance, home hazards and modifications, safe footwear, vision and falls, community safety, and medication review.

This training is being offered by Mayo Clinic and CentraCare Health, with support
from the SE MN Area Agency on Aging.

Click on the links below for more information.



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Living Well with Diabetes
October 3, 4, 5, 6, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Oronoco, MN
Living Well with Diabetes is a six-week group workshop designed for people with type 2 diabetes. Participants learn techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, such as fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, depression, anger, fear and frustration.  The group also discusses appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance, healthy eating, appropriate use of medication, and working with health care providers.

This training is being offered by the SE MN Area Agency on Aging and the Central MN Council on Aging, with support from Healthy Living as You Age.

Click on the links below for more information.



Living Well with Chronic Pain
The Living Well with Chronic Pain workshop is a six-week group workshop designed for people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions.  The workshop provides information and practical tools to help individuals develop self-management skills, confidence, and motivation to better manage their symptoms, challenges and the day-to-day tasks of living with chronic pain.  

The training is being offered by Catholic Charities and Owatonna Hospital, with support form the SE MN Area Agency on Aging and Healthy Living as You Age.

Training dates and location TBD 
P lease contact  Lori Christiansen if you are interested.

Tomando Control de Su Salud and Vivir Saludable con Diabetes
There is a demand in SE MN for increased Spanish-language health education programs.  The Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging is hosting a leader training opportunity for the Spanish-language versions of Living Well with Chronic Conditions (Tomando Control de Su Salud) and Living Well with Diabetes (Vivir Saludable con Diabetes).  The training is taking place in Madison, WI in October 2017.   If your organization has bi-lingual staff who may be interested in this opportunity, please


  Learn more about these programs at       www.wellconnectsemn.org.
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