Active Aging: SASC to host ‘A Matter of Balance’ from October through November

Space is limited to 15. Register soon.

by Christine Histed, Tri County Office on Aging

Is falling a natural part of aging? Should we accept that we are going to fall just because we are getting older?

You may be surprised to hear that falling is NOT a natural part of aging and we do NOT have to accept that we are going to fall just because we are getting older. Falls are preventable! There is always a reason why we fall. You can learn ways to prevent falls and keep yourself safe and as independent as possible.

In A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls workshop, we will discuss how to prevent falls—it’s more than just removing throw rugs! During this 8-week workshop we will challenge your mind and body so you can view falls as manageable and controllable.

To do this, we will review and discuss the following:

• Habits that may contribute to falls and how to change those habits
• The role exercise plays in fall prevention and barriers to exercise.
• Home environments and ways to remove hazards and increase safety
• Medical reasons why people may fall
• What role being assertive has in fall prevention
• And much more!

The workshop includes exercises that help improve balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength, but this is not solely an exercise class. This workshop will also exercise your mind. Additionally, a physical therapist will deliver a one-hour presentation with specific guidance on how to use assistive devices correctly, how to get up from a fall, and address any other concerns you may have.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls will be offered at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center on Mondays, October 2 – November 20, 2023, from 1:00 -3:00 pm. Space is limited to 15 participants. The workshop is free of charge, but donations are accepted. Funding is provided by the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition. To register, call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465.

Dana Blaszkowski is the director of the Stockbridge Area Senior Center (SASC), a great place to spend time. Visit stockbridgeareaseniors.org or call 517-480-0353 for information.

To register for “A Matter of Balance” workshop, call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465

Falling is NOT a natural part of aging. Falls are preventable! Learn ways to prevent falls and keep yourself safe.