You don’t have to do it alone!
Get the support you need to move ahead and achieve your health and wellness goals.
An evidence-based program developed by the Self Management Resource Center.
JOIN US FOR 6 -WEEKLY CLASSES AND LEARN:
- Skills to support stress reduction for caregiver and the care partner
- Self-care methods to improve caregiver’s health
- How to handle difficult emotions
- Managing troublesome care partner behaviors
- Planning for the future
- Information about resources
- Ways to improve communication skills
This program is supported by Tahoe Forest Community Health and offered at no cost.
Share in a safe, supportive setting and learn ways to ease the stress of caregiving, as well as strategies and skills to solve problems. Learn how to maintain your own health while providing the best care for a loved one.
When: Third Friday of every month 11 am – 12:30 pm
Pre-Registration is recommended but not required.
An evidence-based program developed by the Self Management Resource Center.
Join us for 6-weekly classes and learn:
- Skills to help you maintain a wellness focus and improve your quality of life
- Techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep
- Strategies for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Appropriate use of medications
- Healthy eating
- Decision making and problem solving
Participants in this worldwide program are better able to manage their symptoms and have improved quality of life.
This program is supported by Community Health and offered at no cost.
Pre-Registration is Required for Chronic Pain Self-Management
An evidence-based program developed by Stanford University School of Medicine. The American Diabetes Association identifies this program as meeting the Diabetes Support Initiative criteria for support programming. Participants in this program are better able to manage their symptoms and report improved health and quality of life.
Join us at our next workshop series (6 FREE weekly 2.5 hour workshops) to learn:
- Common symptoms of diabetes
- Healthy eating at home and on the road
- Exercise tips for strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Managing Diabetes medications
- Set weekly personal goals and experience in-person accountability
- Brainstorm solutions to every day struggles with a group of individuals also living with diabetes
- Learn decision-making strategies
- Practice mindfulness tools to manage symptoms
We want to help you manage your diabetes!
Pre-Registration is Required.
Pre-Registration is Required for Diabetes Self-Management Program
PROGRAMA DE AUTOCONTROL DE LA DIABETES
Un programa basado en evidencia desarrollado por Stanford University School of Medicine. La Asociación Americana de la Diabetes (American Diabetes Association) reconoce este programa por cumplir los criterios de la Iniciativa de Apoyo a la Diabetes para programas de asistencia.
Los participantes en este programa tienen una mejor capacidad para controlar sus síntomas y reportan mejoras en su salud y calidad de vida. Participe en nuestra próxima serie de talleres (6 talleres GRATUITOS de 2.5 horas, una vez por semana) para aprender a: –
- Reconocer los síntomas comunes de la diabetes
- Comer saludablemente en casa y mientras viaja
- Hacer ejercicio para mejorar la fuerza, la flexibilidad y la resistencia
- Manejar los medicamentos para la diabetes
- Establecer metas personales semanales y tener responsabilidad presencial
- Generar soluciones junto a un grupo de personas que también viven con diabetes para enfrentar los desafíos diarios
- Aprender estrategias para la toma de decisiones
- Practicar técnicas de atención plena (mindfulness) para controlar los síntomas
¡Queremos ayudarle a controlar su diabetes! Regístrese ahora o solicite más información sobre una próxima sesión llamando a Tahoe Forest Wellness al (530) 587-3769 o enviando un correo electrónico a [email protected].
Menopause is a natural process, but we are often not prepared to adapt our lifestyle habits to our changed bodies.
- Are you struggling with the menopause transition physically, mentally or both?
- Are you struggling with sore joints and aching muscles?
- How about sleep issues? Mood swings?
- Fatigue? Hot flashes? Weight gain?
- Is doing what you used to do to stay healthy and fit no longer working?
Learn the latest research and how you can Flourish Through the Menopause Transition. This series is led by Liz Schenk, BS, MBA. Liz is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, and a Certified Brain Health Trainer.
Please call (530) 587-3769 for more information and schedule.
Unlock your health potential with a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. Tahoe Forest’s Board Certified Coaches partner with your healthcare team to provide comprehensive support with:
- Creating and sticking to nutrition & fitness goals: Whether you aim to boost your energy levels, lose weight, or improve overall health, your coach will help you develop personalized goals that align with your lifestyle and support you in achieving your wellness objectives
- Managing chronic conditions: Adopt essential behaviors & strategies to effectively manage chronic health issues & improve quality of life.
- Navigating life transitions: Gain guidance and support to improve or maintain your health during significant changes, such as menopause, welcoming a new baby, starting a new job, or transitioning into retirement.
One-month package: $150
- 60-minute Intro Consultation & Comprehensive Wellbeing Assessment
- Three 30-minute follow-up sessions
- InBody Scan
15-Minute introduction session: FREE
- Call to schedule
60-Minute Introductory Consultation: $70
Not sure where to start? We make it simple. Helping patients navigate health and wellness programs and improving access to care is our specialty. Now offering individual, group, and free programs for all ages. Get on track for a healthier and stronger future!
Programs include:
- Weight Management
- Stress & Mindfulness
- Nutrition
- Perinatal Support
- Chronic Disease
- Fitness
- Exercise
Navigating menopause can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Tahoe Forest Wellness’s Menopause FREE Support Group is a safe space where women can share experiences, ask questions, and support each other. Whether you’re dealing with physical symptoms or the emotional changes of mid-life or want to better understand the journey, this group offers a compassionate community.
Open to women at all stages of menopause—whether you’re in perimenopause or post-menopausal—you’ll leave feeling empowered and connected.
Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:15-6:15 pm on Zoom.
Led by Liz Schenk, Menopause Coaching Specialist
Pre-Registration is Required for the Menopause Support Group
Free community program. Whether you are exploring the idea of quitting, or ready to quit today, we are here to support you every step of the way! This safe, judgment-free, health coaching program is designed to meet you where you are!
Your Quit Coach will help you come up with your own personal Quit Plan, including:
- Your personal motivators—why is quitting important to you?
- Strategies for dealing with challenges and barriers
- Understanding your triggers and developing new coping skills
- Creating an environment to support your desire to quit
Our experts will provide you with education on preventing weight gain, nicotine replacement choices, relapse prevention and more! Meet with your Quit Coach one-on-one in person or by phone. Available in English and in Spanish.
A community support group in where members can share their experiences, knowledge and coping strategies.
Research has overwhelmingly supported the benefits of social support in the management of chronic disease and can:
- Empower and lift the morale of patients, friends, and community members
- Increase a sense of belonging by decreasing isolation
- Enhance hope and sense of purpose through encouragement
- Increase sense of responsibility for members’ own treatment
- Result in feelings of increased control over their disease
Please come share input about what you want from this group. We can have speakers, watch and discuss webinars, and include outside activities to increase the cohesion and bonding among members.
Facilitated by: Ellen and John Roumasset, trained Parkinson’s Disease Associated Support Group Facilitators
No need to register for this program, just join us on the First Friday of the month 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm.
Tahoe Forest Wellness
10833 Donner Pass Road, Suit 102, Truckee
For more information, please call (530) 587-3769 or email [email protected].
1 out of 3 American adults has prediabetes. If you have prediabetes, you can make changes now to improve your health and PREVENT type 2 diabetes.
The Prevent T2 lifestyle change program can help you lose weight, become more physically active, and reduce stress.
With Prevent T2, you get:
- A proven program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes
- A CDC-approved curriculum and trained lifestyle coach
- A year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 6 months, then once or twice a month for the second 6 months
- Support from others like you as you learn new skills
Join the Prevent T2 program so you can keep doing the things you love.
This program is supported by Community Health and has no cost.
Stress is a part of life—but it doesn’t have to run your life. The Stress Resilience coaching program is designed to help you understand, manage, and reduce the impact of stress through proven techniques and personalized tracking.
This program combines education with actionable tools to help you build resilience and reduce stress. You’ll learn how to recognize your unique stress signals, use science-backed strategies to calm the nervous system, and monitor your progress over time.
What’s Included:
Stress Monitoring & Awareness
- Learn to track physical, mental, and emotional stress signs
- Explore how sleep, nutrition, and movement affect stress levels and set lifestyle goals
- Journal to track your progress
Stress Management Techniques
- Utilize techniques including breathwork, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and mindfulness practices to calm the nervous system
- Use cognitive reframing and thought awareness to change how you perceive stress
Whether you’re facing daily pressures, major life changes, or just need a stress reset, this program will empower you to take control of your stress and reconnect with a calmer, more grounded version of yourself.
First Wednesday of each month 4:00-5:30 pm
Eskridge Conference Room Tahoe Forest Main Hospital
Did you know your brain begins to undergo changes up to 20 years before noticeable symptoms appear? While some factors are beyond our control, there are many impactful steps we can take to support and protect our brain health!
Learn how lifestyle habits can work together to boost memory, improve focus, and lower the risk of cognitive decline. Whether you want to preserve your brain health or support someone you love, this series will give you the tools and confidence to cultivate a sharp and resilient mind.
The Wise Mind Series is a FREE program featuring speakers and various topics, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, mental health, cognitive games, and more!
Sessions held weekly via Zoom.
Week 1: Diabetes Basics
- What is Diabetes
- Why check and track my glucose? What is my target?
- What is low blood sugar and how to treat (rule of 15)
- Glucose Finger stick vs A1c lab vs Continuous Glucose Monitor
Discuss with your provider:
Prescription for monitoring supplies. Current vs goal A1c.
Week 2: Impact of Nutrition
- Carbohydrates: what foods contain them how much to consume
- Label reading/grocery shopping
- Benefit of fiber
- Importance of adequate protein
- Eating at restaurants and snacking
- Weight management
Discuss with your provider:
Pre vs 2 hrs post-meal glucose observations. Referral to Wellness for information on TFH Cooking Club program
Week 3: Power of Exercise and Nutrition Trends
- How exercise influences blood sugars
- Kinds of exercise to include. How much/how long.
- Foot care
- Stress/anxiety/mental health
- Pros and cons of nutrition trends
Discuss with your provider:
Referral to Wellness for Cardiac Rehab and/or Physical Therapy if appropriate
Week 4: Diabetes Medications & Supplies
- How different classes of medications work
- Things to know about your diet around taking DM medications
- Metformin with food to reduce GI
- Sulphonylurea with food/risk for lows
- Adequate hydration on SGLT-2, HOLD if acutely ill. Renal and cardiac benefit
- Insulin types, storage, site rotation
- Deep dive on preventing malnutrition if on GLP-1
- Adequate protein
- Monitoring anemia, fiber, hydration
- Sick days
Discuss with your provider:
Your DM medication mix and need for refills. Another DM medication you think may be of benefit to you, is it appropriate/covered by your insurance
Extra Week
Months with 5th Thursdays, an “extra” session may be created based on participant interests/questions • Complications of uncontrolled DM, Routine appointments: feet, eyes, dental, shots
Pre-Registration Required for Virtual Diabetes Education class
Jump-start healthy weight loss and refresh your wellness habits. Our goal is to help you develop sustainable changes that will promote a lifetime of well-being.
Led by Lisa Fligor, our Registered Dietitian, we will take a deep dive into:
• Eating habits
• Exercise patterns
• Our relationship to food and weight
People are more successful at making healthy lifestyle changes with support. Call today to join our group to get expert coaching, peer support from like-minded individuals, and accountability that will make a difference!
11-week series and 1-1 touch base with your dietitian on off weeks
Cost: $150
