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A Matter of Balance: Evidence-Based Program for Adults 60+

Presented by REAL Services, Inc.
2024-05-24 10:00:00 2024-05-24 12:00:00 America/New_York A Matter of Balance: Evidence-Based Program for Adults 60+ Designed to help adults age 60+ increase balance & strength, the program includes light exercise, techniques to manage falls, improve activity levels & manage falls risk. Offered by REAL Services, Inc Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom B

Friday, May 24
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-24 10:00:00 2024-05-24 12:00:00 America/New_York A Matter of Balance: Evidence-Based Program for Adults 60+ Designed to help adults age 60+ increase balance & strength, the program includes light exercise, techniques to manage falls, improve activity levels & manage falls risk. Offered by REAL Services, Inc Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom B

Designed to help adults age 60+ increase balance & strength, the program includes light exercise, techniques to manage falls, improve activity levels & manage falls risk. Offered by REAL Services, Inc

Class is currently full. For information about future offerings of this class please contact REAL Services, Inc. at (574) 284-7132 or healtheducation@realservices.org

A Matter of Balance

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. This award-winning program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels in adults' age 60+. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls and includes light exercise. Offered by REAL Services, INC.

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • View falls as controllable
  • Set goals for increasing activity make changes to reduce fall risks at home
  • Exercise to increase strength and balance

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Adults who are concerned about falls
  • Adults interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
  • Adults who have fallen in the past
  • Adults who have restricted activities because of falling concerns

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

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