Editor’s note: The following news release was received from the ADRC of Walworth County.

ADRC of Walworth County Offers Mind over Matter Program Aimed at Reducing Incontinence in Women Over 50

Half of all women age 50 or older will experience incontinence at some point in
their lives. The Mind over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder program, offered by the Walworth
County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), is a small group, community-based program
that has been proven to improve bladder symptoms for 71 percent of participants and bowel symptoms
for over 55 percent.

In three, two-hour sessions, held every other week for one month, Mind over Matter gives participants
strategies for reducing incontinence. This interactive workshop is led by a trained female facilitator and
is designed specifically for women ages 50 or older who live independently, have experienced
bladder/bowel issues, or are interested in preventing them. Participants can expect to leave with an
understanding of how muscles work and exercises that can reduce incontinence. Participants will build
confidence through goal setting and know when to seek the expertise of a health professional.

Mind over Matter will be held in the Kettle Moraine Trail room on Mondays, February 13 through
March 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Walworth County Health and Human Services Building, 1910
County Road NN, Elkhorn. The workshop has a suggested donation of $10.

For questions, or to register for the program, contact Chetney Blaszczyk RDN, CD at (262) 741-3309.

About the ADRC of Walworth County: The ADRC provides information and assistance to older and
disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers, and the public. We can assist by evaluating your current
needs and providing options available to meet the needs of your situation. Learn more at
www.co.walworth.wi.us/376/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center.