Stay on your feet by maintaining strength, balance, flexibility

MERIDEN - The fear of falling is a major health problem among seniors, and actually has a name: basophobia. As people age, it can become more difficult to maintain balance and falls can become more common. Maquita Parker, exercise physiologist at Jerome Home, will present a free program on Monday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m., at Meriden Senior Center, 22 W. Main St. He will focus on reducing environmental risks, improving physicality, boosting bone strength, and additional factors that can prevent falls. Southington Care Center is sponsoring.

Seating is limited. To register, call Meriden Senior Center, 203.237.0066.

Jerome Home, is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. Jerome Home offers skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, residential care, memory care and assisted living, and is a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. For more information about Jerome Home, visit www.jeromehome.org.