Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Rock County.

Did you know that more than half of women over age 50 experience issues with bladder or
bowel control? These problems can be slightly bothersome or totally debilitating. For some
women, the chance of embarrassment keeps them from enjoying many activities and can take
control of their life.

A class can help. Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder
is a workshop designed to give women, age 60 and older, the tools they need to take control
of their bladder and bowel symptoms. The workshop provides information, group activities,
and simple exercises and dietary changes to practice at home. The workshop consists of three,
2-hour sessions over the course of a month. Dedication to the series of three classes is
required.

This is a workshop for females, taught by a female. It has been our most popular class in the last 15 months and has helped many, many women.

The ADRC of Rock County-Aging Unit and Mercy Health Systems are partnering to offer a
Mind Over Matter workshop this fall at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville. The
workshop series will be on three Wednesday mornings (every other week) from 10 a.m. – 12
p.m. on November 16, 30 and December 14, 2022. Space is limited, please call ASAP if
interested.

To learn more, or to pre-register for the workshop by November 3rd, contact Lisa
Messer at the ADRC of Rock County/Aging Unit at: 608-757-5309.