WOLFE
Supporting the community to prevent and manage chronic disease through education and awareness while strengthening and restoring traditional practices of healthy living.
Work Out Low Fat Elders (W.O.L.F.E.) Program
W.O.L.F.E. is a free weekly, year-round program for Native Elders & friends 45 & older. The program provides a safe space for our Elders to socialize, exercise, and learn about nutrition to support their health. The Health Promotion Disease Prevention Team provides a diabetic friendly, heart healthy meal featuring traditional foods and recipes to try at home. This award-winning program has received many recognitions for its effort in supporting healthy aging.
During W.O.L.F.E., the Elders:
- Receive health screenings for blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Are lead through an age-appropriate exercise with a fitness instructor that focuses on cardio, strength training, and increasing range of motion
- Receive a hot, healthy meal using as many traditional foods as possible that is both heart healthy and diabetic friendly
- Learn about a new nutrition topic each week taught by a dietitian of the clinic
- Discuss healthy cooking habits and how to apply them to everyday life
- Go home with fresh fruits and vegetables grown at our own Native Wellness Garden (seasonally)
W.O.L.F.E. meets every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at GLIIHC.
To join and for transportation requests, please contact Diana Osberg at (414) 316-5018.