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Volunteers Needed for Health & Wellness Classes

Coconut Telegraph

SRQ DAILY

SATURDAY JUL 14, 2018 |

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is seeking volunteers to lead health and wellness workshops that assist adults age 60 and over, adults with disabilities and their caregivers, in seven counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota. Volunteers have the opportunity to lead fitness workshops focused on the unique needs of older adults. These workshops are designed to teach older adults preventative measures to avoid falls, improve their balance and manage chronic conditions. Classes include Tai Chi for Arthritis for Falls Prevention, A Matter of Balance, Walk With Ease, the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, and Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance. Training is provided for these programs and AAASWFL provides mileage reimbursement for volunteers. Volunteers should be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and must be able to pass a background screening.

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida

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