Approximately one-third of adults aged 65 years or older fall in their home each year resulting in injury, long-term disability, and premature loss of independence.  One of the most difficult tasks we face is understanding and being aware of the risks for you or for your loved one and what kind of care is needed. We often find ourselves in a crisis situation before we act on determining the next step. Register for this training to hear from Rhonda Halterman of LivWell Seniors as she discusses the signs for at-risk seniors and how to plan for the next stage in life. 

Tuesday, March 21 via Zoom.

Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.

Register now in self-service

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention intentionally to what is occurring in the present moment, acknowledging what is here with curiosity and open heartedness, even when things are challenging. Come join this Taste of Mindfulness with Brad Baldwin from Aperture to hear more and experience a guided meditation.

Friday, March 31 via Zoom.

Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.

Register now in self-service

We can all use a resilience booster from time to time. Refresh your approach to building and maintaining resilience in this 4-part Zoom series. You may attend as many sessions as you like. Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m. Tuesdays in April

 4/4  What is Resilience and How to Build It      Register for session 1

 4/11  Happiness, Gratitude, and Protective Factors

   Register for session 2

 4/18   Self-Compassion and the Resilient Brain Register for session 3​

 4/25   Self-Care and Stress Management Register for session 4​

Also available on demand through Self Service/My Training.

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention intentionally to what is occurring in the present moment, acknowledging what is here with curiosity and open heartedness, even when things are challenging. Come join this Taste of Mindfulness with Brad Baldwin from Aperture to hear more and experience a guided meditation.

Friday, April 19 via Zoom.

Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.

Register now in self-service

Meal planning can be the key to success for your healthy eating goals and simpler than you might believe. Sara Cathi, RDN, LD shares some basic nutrition information and strategies to help you get started with creating easy, nutritious meal plans that fit your busy lifestyle.

Thursday, May 4 via Zoom.

Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.

Register Now in Self-Service

Juggling work and family life can be overwhelming and our own needs can too easily be put on the back burner. Attend this three-part Zoom series to identify quick wins for self-care and emotional well-being. Topics include nutrition on-the-go, adjusting your mindset, getting active when your time is limited, and resilience strategies. Participants may attend one, two, or all three sessions.

3-session Zoom class. Dates and times TBD.

Tuesdays, June 13, 20, and 27

Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.

Registration coming soon!

As a University of Iowa employee, you have access to a wide array of wellness benefits – but are you taking full advantage of them? Attend this informational session to learn about resources from liveWELL and other UI well-being programs and services. This training session will help you make sure you know how to access all the wellness resources available to you.

Date TBD

Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.

Registration coming soon!

Also available on demand through Self Service/My Training.

Wills, wishes, and legal can often be difficult topics for people to consider let alone discuss with family. As a child of an elder parent, it is important that appropriate legal documents have been drawn-up to ensure personal and legal affairs are fulfilled in a time of need. Join Rhonda Halterman, Founder/Owner of LivWell Seniors, to learn how to begin a conversation with your parents to ensure their personal and legal affairs are in order before a crisis occurs.

Date and time TBD.

This session will provide new Wellness Ambassadors an overview of resources available to them and share best practices to help them promote well-being in their department and organization. Although this course is intended for new Wellness Ambassadors, anyone can attend to learn more about this liveWELL program, including how to apply to become a Wellness Ambassador.

One-session Zoom class. Date and time TBD.

As a caregiving child of aging parents, you will want to ensure that both you and your parents maintain an accurate and on-going awareness of their abilities and care needs (current and future). What type of in-home assessments are available and how do we begin this process? This class will be led by Rhonda Halterman, Owner and Senior Resource Specialist at Livwell Seniors.

1-session Zoom class. Date TBD.

This course on homeownership will focus on two different topics. The financial hardship of coronavirus may have led to a number of homeowners obtaining a forbearance on their mortgage. With that forbearance now coming to an end, Horizons will discuss options for the payments not made during this time. The second part of this training will feature a tool to assist in maintaining a home that is conducive to good occupant health. 

One-session Zoom class. Date and time TBD.

In this training, you will learn a quick overview of the science of habits and why we do what we do. Walk away with tips, tools, and resources to help you design lifelong healthy habits.

Date and time TBD

Also available on demand through Self Service/My Training.

Caregiving to a spouse, parent, grandparent, or other loved one in your life can take a toll on your work-life experience. Often times becoming the caregiver happens on the heels of a crisis or event and you have not had time to prepare yourself for those additional caregiving responsibilities. Caregiving can become more gradual over time but that still doesn’t change the fact that it can affect your personal and professional life. We will explore effective ways to communicate and establish boundaries as a caregiver and find the help that may be needed. Class presented by Rhonda Halterman of livWell Seniors.

1-session Zoom class. Date TBD.

We have all seen our everyday living expenses increase over the past few months.  This comes after many may have also been impacted by loss or decrease of income.  We will discuss resources and tools for stretching the paycheck to keep the budget in balance for maintaining financial stability. Class presented by Horizons Financial Wellness program.

1-session Zoom class. Date and time TBD.

While we all age, the aging process is relative to numerous life variables that impact each of us at different rates. Regardless of where your aging parents are on the aging spectrum, there is a senior-living community that is designed to meet their lifestyle and care needs. Join Rhonda Halterman, Founder and Owner of LivWell Seniors, to learn about different living and care options, placement requirements, and costs to ensure you and your parents are making informed decisions for their situation.

1-session Zoom class. Date and time TBD.

There is so much in our daily living that can cause overwhelm, this has been accelerated for many due to Covid-19. How can we shift our mindset in a way to promote more easeful approaches to work and life? Mindfulness can support changing your perspectives to help navigate through uncertainty. Come join this Taste of Mindfulness class with Brad Baldwin from Aperture to hear more and experience a guided meditation.

1-session Zoom class.

Starting conversations with your parents or grandparents about their ability to care for themselves can be difficult.  Join Rhonda Halterman, founder and owner of LivWell Seniors, to learn what questions to ask, and general topics to cover that can get the conversation started.  Effectively engaging can encourage your loved one to make life-impacting changes, including a level of self-autonomy, for the well-being of themselves and others. 

1-session Zoom class Date and time TBD.

Every year, people make a variety of New Year’s Resolution, but the key is not making the resolution it’s sticking to it. Join staff from Horizons Financial Services for a discussion on attainable financial goal setting, mindset shift, and tips to help you achieve your personal financial goals. 

1-session Zoom class Date and time TBD.

March is that time of year when you’ve either finished your taxes … or at least (hopefully) started working on them for the April 18 tax filing deadline.  Do you have a plan for what to do with a refund?  Or a plan in case you’ll have to pay?  Attend this liveWELL training session with Horizons Financial Wellness Center to learn how to make a plan for either event - how best to use that refund, or what your options are if you have a tax payment due.

Date and time TBD

Caring for an elderly loved one can be costly. The average out-of-pocket expenses a caregiver spends on their loved one for medical, housing, or other items is about $7,000 per year. Learn about caregiver tax credits that may apply to your situation and alleviate some out-of-pocket expenses.  

Date and time TBD.