Free Senior Fall Prevention Program In Naugatuck

From NVHD: 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 severe 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. A Matter of Balance 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 Naugatuck Valley Health District is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls every Friday morning beginning on November 2nd and ending on December 28th . The class will run from 10am-12pm. The program will be hosted by the Naugatuck Parks and Recreation Department at
246 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck, CT. A workbook is provided to each participant. The program is FREE and
there will be refreshments and giveaways!

Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Participants must be at least 60 years old; must be ambulatory (assistive devices are acceptable); and must be able to problem solve or participate in group
discussions. To register, please call Carissa at the Naugatuck Valley Health District 203-881-3255.

This program was generously funded by Connecticut Community Foundation.

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