Posted on 05/02/2018 8:12:10 AM PDT by SandRat
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 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.
The program 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 Fry Fire District is offering “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls” on Wednesdays and Fridays. It starts today, and runs through May 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Thrive, formerly known as The Wellness Depot in the Mall at Sierra Vista. The program is free, and a workbook is provided.
Please call Ericka Sullins 520-459-8210 to register.
Submitted by Fry Fire District.
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This sounds like an excellent program, and I hope it will help many elderly people.
Put handrails everywhere.
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