Aging Events

Learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer. Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Jan. 6 - Feb. 24, 2025

Learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer. Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Jan. 7 - Feb. 11, 2025

Offered for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families, this course will increase knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management through meal planning, discussions and new physical activity choices.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Jan. 8 - Feb. 12, 2025

Location

Callaway County Health Department
4950 Co. Rd. 304, Fulton, MO 65251

Universal Design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for specialized design.  For residential development, universal design can better equip older adults and people with disabilities to live safely in their homes. Core elements of universal design for residential development include no-step entries, open layouts and flexible bathroom and kitchen designs in a highly marketable package.

This program helps people with arthritis or related conditions reduce pain; increase strength, flexibility and balance; prevent falls and improve mobility. Instructors also focus on breathing techniques, and improving physical and mental balance.

Classes meet for one hour two days a week for 16 sessions: Feb. 3 - Mar. 31, 2025

Location

Liberty Community Center
1600 S Withers Road, Liberty, MO 64068

Learn skills and tools for living with the challenges that come with chronic pain as a result of a chronic illness such as arthritis.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Feb. 4 - Mar. 18, 2025

Learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer. Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Feb. 7 - Mar. 21, 2025

Learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer. Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Feb. 19 - Mar. 26, 2025

Location

Morgan County Library
600 N Hunter St, Versailles, MO 65084

Learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer. Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Feb. 27 - Apr. 3, 2025

Learn skills and tools for living with the challenges that come with chronic pain as a result of a chronic illness such as arthritis.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Mar. 4 - Apr. 8, 2025

Location

The Palmer Center
218 N. Pleasant St, Independence, MO 64050