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Matter of Balance – Summer Session
August 1, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
THIS CLASS IS FULL. SIGN UP FOR WAIT LIST IN LBS OFFICE.
Many adults experience concerns about falling and as a result may start to restrict their activities. This actually increases their risk of falling! Medical providers cannot give us a pill to protect us so it is up to us to identify what we can do to make us safer and more independent!
This program focuses on how to lower your fall risk so that you can continue to live a vital and independent life.
This program focuses on how to lower your fall risk so that you can continue to live a vital and independent life.
YOU WILL LEARN TO:
- view falls as controllable
- set goals for increasing activity
- make changes to reduce fall risks at home
- exercise to increase strength and balance
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- ANYONE concerned about falls
- ANYONE interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
- ANYONE who has fallen in the past
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital will be offering this evidenced based fall prevention class on the following dates:
The Lodge at the Shores
Tuesdays: June 13th thru August 8th , 2017 (no class on July 4th)
10:00am-12:00pm
Please sign up at the LBS Management Office
NO CHARGE FOR CLASS
Classes are held once a week for 8 weeks. Each session includes discussion and exercise.
Class size is limited for small group discussion.