Promoting Wellness, Education, and Connection
Empowering individuals and families to make confident health decisions, stay active, and live well at every stage of life.
About Healthy Ages
Healthy Ages is one of Generational Care’s cornerstone programs, serving Benton and Franklin counties with extended remote guidance across the region.
The program focuses on proactive wellness, health education, and caregiver support, helping individuals and families stay informed, active, and connected through every season of life. Healthy Ages is designed for every generation that prioritizes well-being.
Originally acquired from Kadlec Health in September 2025, Healthy Ages continues to thrive under Generational Care. This partnership strengthens our ability to connect health, home, and heart through education, prevention, and meaningful community engagement.
Healthy Ages Currently Offers:
- Mall Walkers
- Monthly Wellness Workshops
- Medicare Classes & Consultations
- End of Life Planning Seminars
- Caregiver Conferences
Mall Walkers
A free, flexible way to move more, no membership required.
Thanks to our generous partnership with Columbia Center Mall, our community has access to a safe, climate controlled indoor walking route year round. We meet every weekday from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM by the food court in the mall.
- Free & open to the public: no requirements, or limitations
- Climate controlled comfort: no weather worries
- Flat, accessible route: great for all ages and abilities
- Low impact movement: ideal for beginners or seasoned walkers
- Optional mile tracking: set personal goals if you choose
- Annual celebration: we recognize and celebrate mileage milestones together
Whether you are building a new routine, maintaining mobility, or simply looking for a welcoming place to stay active, Mall Walkers offers a supportive and inclusive way to keep moving.
Every step counts.
Wellness Workshops
Free monthly education and resources on rotating wellness subjects.
Our Monthly Wellness Workshops feature local experts, including doctors and professionals from a variety of fields, who share practical information on topics that support healthy living at every age.
These sessions are especially valuable for caregivers, family members, and friends who want to better understand how to support wellness — for others and for themselves.
- Free & open to the public
- Led by local professionals
- Helpful for caregivers and support networks
- Interactive with time for questions
- Welcoming to all abilities
Learn, connect, and strengthen your understanding of wellness in a supportive community setting.
Medicare Education
Free guidance to help you understand your Medicare options.
Cathy offers clear, easy-to-understand Medicare classes, along with free individualized consultations to help you navigate your personal coverage needs. She also provides trusted guidance during Open Enrollment to help you review options and make informed decisions.
Whether you are new to Medicare or reviewing your current plan, these services are designed to provide education, clarity, and confidence.
- Free Medicare education classes
- One-on-one individualized consultations
- Open Enrollment guidance and support
- Clear explanations of options and benefits
- Friendly, unbiased assistance
Get the information you need to feel confident about your Medicare decisions.
End of Life Planning
Free community seminars, registration required.
Held twice a year in Richland at our café, these in-depth seminars help individuals and families plan ahead with confidence. Each session typically lasts 2–3 hours and features local experts, including representatives covering advanced directives, tax law, financial planning, and final preparations.
End of life planning is not just for older adults, it is important for everyone, at any stage of life.
- Free to attend
- Registration required in advance
- Typically fills quickly — early registration is encouraged
- 2–3 hour comprehensive sessions
- Led by trusted local professionals
- Covers planning, preparation, and important considerations
If space is available, we recommend registering promptly, as these seminars are often fully booked well before the event date.
Caregiver Conferences
Designed to support and empower caregivers.
Our Caregiver Conference brings together education, resources, and community connection for both personal and professional caregivers. Whether you care for a loved one at home or serve in a professional capacity, this event is designed to strengthen knowledge, skills, and support networks.
Featuring local professionals and subject matter experts, sessions provide practical tools, helpful insights, and meaningful resources to support both caregivers and those they care for.
- Open to personal and professional caregivers
- CEUs available for qualifying professionals
- Led by local experts
- Practical education and resources
- Opportunities for connection and support
This conference is dedicated to encouraging, educating, and empowering caregivers in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Campaign / Join the Care
Healthy Ages helps people live longer, stronger, and more connected lives through education, prevention, and engagement.
Your support helps expand programs, develop new resources, and keep wellness opportunities available to everyone — often free or by donation.
Together, we can connect health, home, and heart through lifelong learning and compassionate community care.
Sign Up Today
Fill out the form below and become a member of Healthy Ages.
Members receive a monthly email keeping them up to date on upcoming classes, workshops, and events.
Get Involved
Healthy Ages thrives through community participation and collaboration.
Ways to Get Involved:
Become a Volunteer
Become a Member
Become a Partner
Refer someone who could benefit from Healthy Ages resources
Whether you give time, resources, or a friendly word, you help strengthen the connection that keeps our community thriving.