The population in Bayfield County is changing. According to estimates, approximately half the total population in the county will be 60 or older by 2030*. This presents challenges as well as tremendous opportunities for inter-generational learning, sharing and support. Knowing where to start with an age- or disability- related question is the first step in meeting the challenges in life’s journey.*Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services Demographics of Aging in Wisconsin https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aging/demographics.htm
The Living Well in Our Best Years Newsletter is a collaboration between the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the North and the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Division of Extension, Bayfield County. We’re committed to providing information and resources to older adults, caregivers and family members to assist them in growing and aging with grace, dignity and respect. We hope you find the information in this and upcoming issues useful. We are always looking for topic suggestions. Please get in touch with tracy.henegar@wisc.edu to let us know what you’d like to learn.
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The Aging Mastery Program (AMP) empowers participants to embrace their gift of longevity by spending more time each day doing things that are good for themselves and for others. The program encourages mastery – developing sustainable behaviors across many dimensions that lead to improved health, stronger economic security, enhanced well-being, and increased societal participation. Using the program developed by the National Council on Aging, educators from the UW-Madison Division of Extension will be offering this ten-session health and wellness program to older adults to help them build their own playbook for aging well. Registration is required. The ten-class series will be held over five weeks. Choose one of the following new class options:
Aging Mastery Program
AMP 2022 Workshops
Registration Dates and Registration
April 13 – June 29, 2022: 12 core classes
Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/wAsdGvAk9v
July 13 – September 28, 2022: 12 core classes
Wednesdays, 9:00am – 11:30am
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/eGTHFeNcaq
September 28 – December 21, 2022:
12 core classes – Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
(No class Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving break)
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/uH9ECxTmk6
