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

Presented by REAL Services, Inc.
2024-09-09 13:30:00 2024-09-09 15:30:00 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 Centre Township Branch - Large Meeting Room

Monday, September 09
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-09 13:30:00 2024-09-09 15:30:00 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 Centre Township Branch - Large Meeting Room

Centre Township Branch

Large Meeting Room

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

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.

PLEASE NOTE: New participants for this program will not be accepted after the second week.

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • View falls as controllable
  • Set goals for increasing activity and 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 |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

Centre Township Branch
k.pauley@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-251-3700
Branch manager
Kara Pauley
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