The Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council of Ocean, Inc. (ADACO) will soon offer the WISE (Wellness Initiative with Senior Educators) program, a free educational class on aging and drug misuse, at locations in Lakewood, Plumsted and Jackson.
The WISE program is a substance abuse prevention program targeting older adults.
The curriculum was designed to meet the special needs of the senior population by addressing such risk factors as coping with unresolved grief, loss of peers, isolation, and major changes in health. The program consists of nine sessions, three hours each, which will be conducted in a fun and educational manner, according to a press release.
Volunteers, age 50 and over are being sought to learn about aging, alcohol misuse and medication mismanagement in order to help others. The program is completely voluntary, but because of the cooperation with Rutgers University, the participants will be asked to complete questionnaires. Those who participate will be rewarded with a gift certificate. The program will begin at the end of January and will meet twice a week. For enrollment information call Leslie at (732) 367-5515.