FREE Older Adults Falls Prevention Class "A Matter of Balance"
Name:
FREE Older Adults Falls Prevention Class "A Matter of Balance"
Date:
September 13, 2018
Time:
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Event Description:
FREE Falls Prevention Class
Offered for Older Adults
“A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls”
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you!
Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.
A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
The New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition, through collaborative partnerships with member organizations, is offering a FREE Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Class as follows:
Starting September 13th (Thursdays) thru November 1st, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451.
For additional information or to register for either class, please contact Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator, (815) 462-6493 or via email at dmartin@newlenox.net
Offered for Older Adults
“A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls”
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you!
Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.
A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
The New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition, through collaborative partnerships with member organizations, is offering a FREE Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Class as follows:
Starting September 13th (Thursdays) thru November 1st, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451.
For additional information or to register for either class, please contact Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator, (815) 462-6493 or via email at dmartin@newlenox.net
