Life Span

Life Span

UW-Madison Division of Extension’s Life Span programs help individuals, families and communities transition through the aging process by providing programming, resources and support on topics such as, family caregiving, healthy aging and creating aging-friendly communities.


Aging Friendly Communities


Aging-friendly communities are generally inclusive, sustainable and healthy. They have many other characteristics as well. Some of these characteristics include being accessible, interdependent and engaged.

Strong Bodies Aurora

Strong Bodies

The Extension StrongBodies Program is based on the StrongWomen Program that was created by Professors Miriam E. Nelson and Rebecca Seguin. StrongBodies will catalyze positive change in people of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives by providing knowledge, inspiration, access to programs, and ongoing support.

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