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Tue, Oct 10
|Cheshire YMCA
A Matter of Balance
An award-winning program designed to help older adults manage falls and increase activity levels.


Time & Location
7 more dates
Oct 10, 1:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Cheshire YMCA, 967 S Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA
About the event
***Starts October 3. Contact Doug Levens at the YMCA at 203-272-3150 ext. 503 to get on the waiting list!**
Many older adults restrict their activities due to concerns about falling. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program emphasizing practical strategies to manage the fear of falling and increase activity levels.
Classes are 2 hours long and held twice a week for four weeks at the Cheshire YMCA. Class dates: Oct 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
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 WHO:
- is concerned about falls
- is interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength
- has fallen in the past
- has restricted activities because of falling concerns
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