March Generations news

Matter of Balance coaches training rescheduled for 3/20/24

Generations is seeking volunteers to be trained to facilitate a fall prevention program for older adults in our service area. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a nationally recognized evidence-based fall prevention program. Its purpose is to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among community-dwelling older adults. Generations will be providing a free Matter of Balance Coaches training on March 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch will be on your own) at Generations, 1019 N. 4th St, Vincennes, IN (Room 320). Generations and their partners will provide materials for classes, supervision and program promotion. For those individuals interested in volunteering or for more information, contact Alma Kramer at 812-888-4527 or akramer@vinu.edu. This project is supported by the University of Southern Indiana’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Proud partners are the University of Southern Indiana, Deaconess Clinic, Generations and SWIRCA and more.

Build-a-basket by the month - March

Generations is collecting different items each month that can be used at the end of the year to supplement the Build-A-Basket program. Each month, we will be collecting these items and storing them away for the holiday season to create additional baskets, as needed. March collection items are tooth and mouth care items. If you would like to donate tooth and mouth care items, please contact Alma Kramer at 812-888-4527 or by email at akramer@vinu.edu to schedule your drop off or pick up. Thank you for your help in supporting our Build-A-Basket program.

Generations Magazine

Our magazine is geared toward adults in pre-retirement and retirement years and promotes active aging and preventive health. It is published three times a year and is free to subscribers. All we need is your name and address. If you would like to receive future copies of the magazine, contact Brenda Hancock at 812-888-5146 or bhancock@vinu.edu

Generations, Area 13 Agency on Aging & Disability, is a program of Vincennes University’s Community Services Division. Our agency connects individuals and caregivers to community resources and options for long-term care and in-home services. For more information, call 1-800-742-9002 or 812-888-5880 or visit our website at www.generationsnetwork.org