The ADRC of Rock County offers evidence-based health and wellness workshops for older adults and all ages of caregivers. These workshops cover a number of topics and are low or no cost. Many of them are offered several times a year; choose the session that fits your schedule. Scholarships may be available!!   

If you have any questions about the workshops listed below or would like to enroll, please call Lisa Messer, Health Promotion Coordinator, at: (608) 757-5309 or email: Lisa.Messer@co.rock.wi.us

To find an online workshop being offered outside of Rock County go to:http://wihealthyaging.org/workshops

Our most popular program! Taught by a female for females. Series is three sessions over five weeks. Designed to give older women learning strategies for preventing or lessening symptoms - researched and proven to improve bladder symptoms for 71% of participants and bowel symptoms for 55%. Attendance of all three sessions is required!                 

 Suggested donation is $10.

April Series:   Mercy Health Mall, 1010 N Washington Street, Janesville – April 5, 19 & May 3, 2024, 10 am - 12 noon. Register by March 22, 2024

May Series:  Grinnell Hall, 631 Bluff Street, Beloit – May 1, 15 & 29, 2024, 10 am – 12 noon.      

Register by April 17, 2024

 A high-level evidence-based program for people who have on-going, persistent pain. Developed at Stanford University, the workshop sessions meet for 2-1/2 hours, once a week, for six consecutive weeks. This program is very interactive, where mutual support and success build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their pain and maintain active, fulfilling lives. Facilitated by two trained Leaders the program delves into various topics related to mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Suggested donation is $20.

 Virtual series: April 16 - May 28, 2024 (no class April 23) from 9-11:30 AM.   Register by April 5, 2024

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A six-week workshop that provides information and support to people with any kind of ongoing health condition: e.g., heart disease, Parkinson’s, arthritis, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic pain, anxiety, cancer, and any others. These highly participatory workshops build the participant’s confidence in their ability to manage their health, communicate more effectively with family members and healthcare providers, de-stress and relax, and maintain active and fulfilling lives. Suggested donation $15.

Appropriate for those with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or caregiver to someone with diabetes.  Each week has various topics related to mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Gain knowledge, share your experience, practice new skills, and help others. At a Healthy Living with Diabetes workshop, you’ll do more than learn about your condition. You’ll practice strategies, support others, and gain new tools to take better care of yourself. Suggested donation $15.

The couch may be comfy but spending too much time sitting is bad for your health and is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day!  The program is designed specifically for older adults who sit more than six hours per day. Stand Up has been researched and proven to reduce sitting time by 68 minutes per day. The program meets once per week for 2 hours for four weeks, followed by a Booster Session at Week 8. Donation $10.

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STEPPING ON is a seven-week series that is proven to reduce falls by 31%. In Stepping On workshops, we take fall prevention step-by-step. You’ll learn how to build and maintain the physical strength and balance you need to walk confidently. From footwear to prescriptions, you’ll learn what increases your risk of a fall, how to avoid it, and make an Individualized action plan to stay on your feet and living life the way you want.  Suggested donation $15.

April 18 - May 30, 2024, from 1:30-3:30 pm at Mercy Health Mall, 1010 N. Washington Street, Janesville.

Stepping on Brochure

Register by April 5, 2024.

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS 

Caregiver workshop which meets once a week for six weeks and is designed to help caregivers better cope with the challenges of caregiving. Proven to decrease negative emotions related to caregiving, increase confidence,

increase awareness and use of community resources for family caregivers. Participants will receive support and resources that will help make their caregiving journey easier. Suggested donation $15.

A September/October virtual series is being planned. For mor information or to register contact   Karen Tennyson at: 608-741-3615 or email:  Karen.Tennyson@co.rock.wi.us

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