Fall Prevention Classes: Medium Risk
November 4, 2021
Stepping On™ Stepping On is an evidence-based workshop meeting once per week for seven weeks, two hours per week, with a reunion class three months later. The class is led
Fall Prevention Classes
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KEEP ACTIVE TO PREVENT FALLS
join a class and improve your balance
Falls can happen any time and any place, but most often they occur at home during everyday activities.
As we grow older, our body’s muscles can start to weaken and joints may become stiffer. These changes, among other risk factors, can increase the possibility of a fall as we age. Keeping active and exercising at a level fit for your fall risk is key to help prevent injuries due to falls.
Safe Communities has compiled lists of balance-enhancing/falls prevention classes for older adults in our community; they are categorized based on various fall risk levels.
STAY STRONG AND ACTIVE
falling prevention classes
high risk
HAS ALREADY FALLEN BEFORE
Programs:
Physical Therapy
“You may want to consider a physical therapist, preferably one with special training on older adult falls and fall prevention.”
medium risk
UNSTEADY AND WORRIED OF FALLING
Programs:
Stepping On™
“Stepping On is an evidence based workshop that helps improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling.”
mild risk
BALANCE IMPROVEMENT
Programs:
NoFalls™
Tai Chi Fundamentals™
Moving For Better Balance
Balancing Act
Living Falls Free
low risk
FIT FOR LIFE & STRENGTH TRAINING
Programs:
Tai Chi (Traditional)
Ballroom Basics for Balance™
Strength & Balance Classes
Dance, Bowling
Golf, Ping Pong
Badminton
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