MSU Extension Chronic Disease

• Oct 2

  Wits Workout - The World Over (October 2)

  October 2, 2023 10:00AM – 10:30AM Online

  The activity themes in this session focus on world travel. The training component covers stress management.

• Oct 2

  Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Iosco County Robert J. Parks Library, October 2-Nocember 20

  October 2, 2023 – November 20, 2023 6010 N Skeel Ave, Oscoda, MI 48750

  ai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults.

• Oct 2

  SLEEP: Sleep Education for Everyone -- ONLINE (October 2- November 6)

  October 2, 2023 – November 6, 2023 12 - 12:30 PM EST. Online via Zoom

  SLEEP is a program for everyone who is looking for more sleep or better quality of sleep.

• Oct 8

  Brief Practices in Mindfulness Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center

  October 8, 2023 5:30PM – 6:30PM 4101 River Bends Dr., Shelby Twp, MI 48317

  The goal of this workshop is to give participants a workshop with a variety of mindfulness practices to use every day.

• Oct 9

  Wits Workout - Two Heads are Better than One (October 9)

  October 9, 2023 10:00AM – 10:30AM Online

  The activity themes in this session focus on doubles or pairs. The training component covers socialization.

• Oct 10

  Virtual A Matter of Balance October 10-December 5

  October 10, 2023 9:30AM – 11:30AM Online

  This program teaches practical ways to manage falls. 

• Oct 11

  Diabetes Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) - ONLINE Diabetes Self-Management Program

  October 11, 2023 1:00PM – 3:00PM Online via Zoom

  The Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (Diabetes PATH in Michigan) was developed and tested by Stanford University to help people learn techniques and strategies for the day-to-day management of diabetes.

• Oct 12

  Changing Negative Self Talk Sterling Heights Public Library

  October 12, 2023 5:00PM – 6:00PM 40255 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

  During this workshop, participants will learn about the brain’s negativity bias and how it affects our response to stress. In addition, we will talk about the benefits of positive self-talk and explore tools for dealing with negative self-talk.

• Oct 13

  Caring for the Caregiver-Chaldean Community Foundation

  October 13, 2023 12:00PM – 1:00PM 3601 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310

  During this workshop we explore the many ways informal care giving affects a caregivers mental and physical health. Learn the importance of self-care for caregivers.

• Oct 17

  Laughter is the best medicine - Shelby Twp Senior Center

  October 17, 2023 10:00AM – 11:00AM 14975 21 Mile Rd Shelby Township, Michigan 48315

  Laughter is the Best Medicine explores the social, emotional, mental, and physical benefits of laughter.