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A Matter Of Balance: Group C (Tuesdays, August 23rd – October 11th)
August 23, 2022 @ 10:00 am – October 11, 2022 @ 12:00 pm
Falls are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization for trauma — as well as trauma-related death — among older adults. If you are 65 or older, have had a fall in the past year, or live alone, this workshop provides information on keeping balance, the causes of falls, and dangers to look out for. Topics covered include:
• Simple and fun balance and strength training
• The role that vision plays in keeping your balance
• How medications can contribute to falls
• What to look for in safe footwear
• How to eliminate fall hazards in your home
We meet in the classroom at Cotton O’Neil Express Care North for 2 hours every week in small groups for 8 weeks.
At this time we are offering Matter of Balance in person at 4505 NW Fielding Rd., Topeka, KS. We will offer virtual classes later beginning October 13th. If you are not able to attend A Matter of Balance in person please register for the virtual class. You must have reliable internet access, a computer with a web camera, microphone and speaker to allow for videoconferencing.
We only have one more session after the August workshop starting October 13th. This class does run into December and we will hold it virtually.
Class 01 – Aug 23
Class 02 – Aug 30
Class 03 – Sep 06
Class 04 – Sep 13
Class 05 – Sep 20
Class 06 – Sep 27
Class 07 – Oct 04
Class 08 – Oct 11
For more information, please contact Stormont Vail Health’s Injury Prevention Coordinator at (785) 354-5117 or email [email protected]