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FREE Falls Prevention Classes Offered for

Older Adults

“A Matter of Balance:  Managing Concerns About Falls”

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, through collaborative partnerships with member organizations, is offering (THREE) Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls Classes as follows:

Starting February 9th (Tuesdays) thru March 29th, 9:30am – 11:30am at New Lenox Police Department, 200 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451.

Starting March 14th (Mondays) thru May 2nd, 9:30am – 11:30am at the New Lenox VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox, IL 60451.

Starting April 7th, (Thursdays) thru May 26th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at the New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451.

For additional information or to register for one of the classes, please contact Daniel Martin, Public Safety Division Chief, New Lenox Police Department,

(815) 462-6128 or via email at [email protected]