Health & Wellness

Community based programs that promote and offer instruction on having a healthy lifestyle are offered at County Senior Centers and community locations, in partnership with the Butler Family YMCA.

Programs include Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL), Healthy Steps in Motion (HISM) and Healthy Steps for Older Adults (HSOA) Evidence Based Fall Prevention workshops, and Chronic Disease Self-Management program (CDSMP) workshops.

Healthy Steps in Motion Fall Prevention program (HISM)

This falls prevention exercise program to adults 60 years of age and older. The program is taught by Certified Workshop Leaders and is designed for people of all fitness levels. It starts with a warm-up, followed by strength and balance exercises and ends with a cool-down stretch. There are three levels of exercises, which enable participants to continue HSIM for as long as they like.

Healthy Steps in Motion (HSIM) strives to reduce the risk of falling by:

Building body strength
Increasing flexibility
Improving balance

Healthy Steps in Motion (HISM) Upcoming Workshops

TBD Summer 2023 (check back or contact for details)

Healthy Steps for Older Adults Fall Prevention program (HSOA)

HSOA is an evidence-based fall prevention workshop for individuals 60 and older. The lecture program assists participants in determining their individual fall-risk based on medical, physical and environmental factors.

Classes are offered at no cost on an annual basis throughout Butler County.

Healthy Steps for Older Adults Fall Prevention (HSOA) Upcoming Workshops

Butler Senior Center: Tuesday, February 21

Chronic Disease Self-Management program (CDSMP)

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a 6-week workshop that meets for 2 ½ hours per week and helps older adults self-manage their chronic conditions.

Research has shown that individuals with various chronic conditions have similar concerns and problems. The goal of these workshops is to provide support and tools to help individuals deal not only with their disease(s) but also with the impact these diseases have on their lives and emotions.

Chronic Disease Self-Management program (CDSMP) Upcoming Workshops

Butler Senior Center: Tuesday, March 7 through April 11

For registration information, contact the Area Agency on Aging at 724-282-3008 x 6 or visit the PA Department of Aging's Evidence Based Health and Wellness Workshop Page.

SAIL Evidence Based Exercise Program

SAIL classes are specifically designed for individuals 60 years old and older to help improve balance and mobility; reducing the risk of falls and improving the quality of life.

What to Expect:

1 hour of exercise
Classes taught by qualified instructors
You can sit or stand. Exercises are adapted for all physical levels
Registration and participant waiver are required for enrollment
No cost!

SAIL Live Class Schedule

Butler Senior Center: (2 classes available) 9:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. or 10:00 A.M - 10:45 A.M. on Tuesday and Wednesday
Cranberry Township Senior Center: 9:30 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Slippery Rock Senior Center: 10:00 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. on Tuesday
Westminster Church: 11:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. on Tuesday and Thursday

Advanced registration required for live classes. Contact the Area Agency on Aging at 724-282-3008 48 hours prior to class (for Monday class, reserve by Thursday at noon)

Virtual Class Schedule

Classes posted LIVE on the Area Agency on Aging's Facebook Page @ButlerAging
Monday at 11:00 AM - Chair Class
Wednesday at 11:00 AM - Moderate Level (Standing)
Friday at 11:00 AM - Lower Level (Chair and Standing)