A Matter of Balance
Thursdays,
1:00 – 3:00 pm,
Sept. 3rd – Oct. 22nd
George Pierce Park: 55 Buford Hwy NE, Suwanee, GA 30024
An interactive, small-group workshop for any older adult or adult with disabilities who has a fear of falling, has fallen in the past, or is interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength. This program was developed to address and reduce the fear of falling and social isolation while increasing activity levels and confidence among workshop participants, effectively reducing instances of falls! Participants may participate seated or standing. This workshop meets once a week for 8 weeks.
Learn the tools to manage concerns about falls that will empower YOU to Age Well and remain falls free!
Over 8 weekly sessions, registered participants will learn to:
• View falls and fear of falling as controllable
• Engage in exercise to increase strength and balance
• Set realistic goals for increasing activity and movement
• Change their environment to reduce their fall risk factors
• Use a home safety evaluation and action planner to reduce fall risk hazards in the home and community
Space is limited to the first 14 people. Register TODAY:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-matter-of-balance-for-falls-prevention-in-person-8-week-workshop-tickets-1994693013499?aff=oddtdtcreator
Additional Details
Closed Event - No
Cost - This workshop is offered at NO COST to participants through special funding from the US DHHS Administration for Community Living.
Organizer
Workshops based on science with many proven benefits including better health and quality of life, increased physical activity, meaningful social connections, and more confidence managing health conditions, prevention falls, caregiving, and aging well.