New Lenox Free Falls Prevention Classes For Older Adults

From the Village of New Lenox:

February 3, 2020

FREE Falls Prevention Classes

Offered for Older Adults

“A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls”

The New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition, in partnership with our member organizations, is offering “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls” (class) starting:

March 9, 2020 (Mondays) thru April 27, 2020, 9:30am – 11:30am at the New Lenox VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox, IL 60451; and March 18, 2020 (Wednesdays) thru May 6, 2020, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451.

For additional information or to register for either class, please contact Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator, (815) 462-6493 or via email at dmartin@newlenox.net

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.

Please register today to reserve you seat. Seating is limited.

This press release was produced by the Village of New Lenox. The views expressed here are the author's own.