Monroe County Office on Aging
What we do
The Monroe County Office on Aging is housed within the Cora Veal Senior Center. The OOA provides numerous services to the seniors of Monroe County as shown below.
Dawn Schoenherr is the Director for the Monroe County Office on Aging.
Evidence Based Programs
Taking Charge of Diabetes
Stay Active and Independent for Life
Stay Active and Independent for Life
This is a class that meets for two hours weekly. A workbook is utilized that covers different topics with each class. Group Interaction is educational and enjoyed by all participants.
Stay Active and Independent for Life
Stay Active and Independent for Life
Stay Active and Independent for Life
Come join the weekly class of SAIL for exercise A huge class and lots of fun.
Eat Well Feel Well
Stay Active and Independent for Life
Eat Well Feel Well
This 8-week course is taught through the University of Tennessee Extension program sponsored by the Tennessee Nutrition and Consumer Education Program (SNAP-Ed).
Tai Chi
Matter of Balance
Eat Well Feel Well
This is a class that is offered twice a week. The instructor, Jan Broyles, is a certified instructor in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention. The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program is the same as Tai Chi for Arthritis program which was recognized by the CDC as evidence-based. Both programs have exactly the same movem
This is a class that is offered twice a week. The instructor, Jan Broyles, is a certified instructor in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention. The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Program is the same as Tai Chi for Arthritis program which was recognized by the CDC as evidence-based. Both programs have exactly the same movements and incorporated tai chi principles for improving health and wellness, as well as proven effective for fall prevention. The former has more emphasis on fall prevention while the later on arthritis.
Matter of Balance
Matter of Balance
Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among community-dwelling older adults. The program includes eight two-hour classes presented to a small group of 8-12 participants led by trained coaches. The program enables participants to reduce the fear of falling by learning
A Matter of Balance (MOB) is specifically designed to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among community-dwelling older adults. The program includes eight two-hour classes presented to a small group of 8-12 participants led by trained coaches. The program enables participants to reduce the fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable, setting goals for increasing activity levels, making small changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance.