North Andover Senior Center December Happenings

What can you do in your home to protect yourself from being a statistic?

One in three adults living in their homes over the age of 65 falls each year, and this number increases to one in two by the age of 80. Fall-related injuries are often serious enough to result in hospitalization and even premature death; moreover, persons who fall often face significant declines in mobility and independence. What can you do in your home to protect yourself from being a statistic? Lighting is a key; make sure all areas are well lit. Use night lights in areas where depth of vision may be a problem. Scatter rugs and wiring contribute to many falls. Bathrooms should be equipped with safety bars as well as shower seats and an adjustable toilet seat with hand rails. Hand rails should be waist high and be well anchored to the ground. Staircases should be defined so that the bottom and top are recognizable. Exercise is one of the key things that you can do for yourself in helping maintain your independence. Monday morning Yoga Class at 9:00 can increase your coordination and maintain your flexibility. Tuesday morning at 9:00 we offer a multi-level Tai Chi. On Thursday mornings Joy of Exercise is held at 10:00. This class is taught by our PT instructor and is well rounded with strength and flexibility movements. There is also a daily walking group that meets at 9:00 at the North Andover Youth Center on Johnson Street during the winter months.

List of December happenings:

Dec. 1 Foot Care 9:00-3:00, Quilting 10:00, Cuddles 10:00
Dec. 4 Lecture Series 10:00AM with Mouli Pal “Golden Age” Indian Dance Concert
Dec. 4 Sign-up for the Friends Luncheon begins
Dec. 5 Regular scheduled programs
Dec. 6 SHINE Counselor 8:30-1:00, Heart to Heart 10:00
Dec. 7 Mr. Fix it shop 12:00-3:00
Dec. 8 Massage Therapy 9-12, Lunch Bunch Holiday Celebration at Cracker Barrel
Dec. 11 Lecture Series 10:00AM with Cathy Hoog, Ex. Director of NA Housing Authority
Dec. 12 Attorney Bahrawy 11:30-1:00, COA Board Meeting @ 4:00 PM
Dec. 13 Town Nurse Clinic 9:00-11:30
Dec. 14 Men’s Breakfast @9:00, Let’s Go Shopping @ 1:00 PM
Dec. 15 Foot Care 9:00-3:00, Quilting 10:00, Cuddles 10:00
Dec. 18 Lecture Series 10:00 AM Eric Baldwin, let’s Go Shopping 1-3 pm
Dec. 19 TRIAD Meeting 11:00
Dec. 20 Annual Friends of North Andover Holiday Luncheon @ NOON
Dec. 21 Mr. Fix it shop 12-3 PM, Supper Club Holiday Celebration
Dec. 22 Regular scheduled programs
Dec. 25 Christmas Day, Center Closed
Dec. 26 Regular schedule programs
Dec. 27 Town Nurse Clinic 9-11:30 AM
Dec. 28 Regular scheduled programs
Dec. 29 Regular scheduled programs