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FREE Falls Prevention Class 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, in partnership with the New Lenox Public Library, is offering a FREE Matter of Balance Class starting April 7^th.  The class will be held on Thursdays thru May 26th, from 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]