Stillwater Community Education

Learn how to improve and maintain core strength and balance as you age. Participants will learn strategies to set up a safer home environment, strengthen postural muscles and improve balance to reduce falls. 

After years of hard work, your retirement may finally be in sight. Discover five keys to unlocking a retirement where you can have greater confidence in your ability to live out your dreams.

Some conversations are too important to wait. Now’s the time for a heart-to-heart about your parents’ goals, wishes and potential needs, so you can all be ready. Learn more about the impact caregiving can have on relationships and finances and how to start the conversation.

This course will provide education in the management of Osteoarthritis of the thumb and knee. Participants will learn strategies to reduce pain/symptoms and improve function in their daily life: include options for appropriate exercises, bracing options, ergonomics, adaptive devices and non-pharmacological symptom management. 

In an instant, a disability or diagnosis can change your life…and your family’s. Please join us to learn how you and your family can prepare for long-term care - emotionally, physically and financially. An additional family member may attend at no additional charge.

Be ready for the inevitable transitions in your life by having all your important papers and financial information organized and accessible. Learn to use the “Ready or Not” system which helps you not only identify your assets and debts, but also basic needs such as medication, medical records, passwords and end of life requests. It will help you uncover any missing pieces in your overall life plan. A family member may attend at no additional cost. The workbook will be available for purchase at the class for $20.

Are you new to Medicare or assisting someone that is? Are you confused on how your Medicare benefits work? This workshop will cover Parts A, B, C and D of Medicare and provide you with a clear understanding of how Medicare works so you can make an informed decision on your healthcare needs and expenses. There will be a question and answer session at the conclusion of this workshop. The instructor is not paid for presenting on this topic. 

Do you suffer from tech neck? Over time, muscle imbalances can develop due to long-term forward head posture. Learn how to manage neck and arm pain that is associated with the use of computers, technology, electronic devices and office work. Participants will learn strategies to prevent and reduce neck and arm pain with exercise, ergonomic considerations and postural awareness.