FREE FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES STARTING APRIL 9TH

DO YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT FALLING?

A MATTER OF BALANCE

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities.   A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.   Safe Community New Lenox is now offering A MATTER OF BALANCE, a FREE eight week class on falls prevention.

You will learn to: 

Set goals for increasing activity.

Make changes to reduce fall risks at home

Low impact exercise to increase strength and balance                

Who should attend?

Anyone concerned about falls

Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns    

Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength

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 New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition in partnership with its member organizations, is offering  Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Classes as follows:                                                                                                                                                                                                   Starting date:    April 9th (Wednesdays) thru May 28th, 9:30am to 11:30am at Encore Senior Living, 1023 S. Cedar Road, New Lenox.   CLASS IS LIMITED TO ONLY 12 STUDENTS.   THERE IS ROOM   IN CLASS.  PLEASE CALL ASAP TO REGISTER.  

For additional information or to register, please contact Daniel Martin, Public Safety Division Chief, New Lenox Police Department at (815) 462-6128 or via email at dmartin@newlenox.net