Falls Prevention
This is an educational class on healthy aging, prevention of chronic illnesses, and promotion of independent living. Learn to stay strong and live long! Topics include:
- The Legend of the Fall & Chronic Illnesses
- Strong Muscles, Solid Bones & Aches about Arthritis
- Keep it in check: Blood Pressure, the Ups and Downs
- They Keep on Changing: Vision and Hearing
- Those Darn Feet: Peripheral Neuropathy
- Your Brain and Exercise & Sleep Disturbance
- (Don’t) Just Pop a Pill: Medication Use
- The World around Us: Home & Environment Safety
- Mobility Aids and Assistive Devices
- Eat Well, Feel Good: Nutrition for the Ages
- Life is a Balancing Act: Building Balance
- How to get up from a Fall & Benefits of Exercise
Presented by Rachel Hammond, Kinesiologist.
Falls Prevention is FREE OF CHARGE and open to patients and community residents.
If you are interested in joining this class please call Rachel Hammond, VON Falls Prevention Kinesiologist at 519-313-5628 to register.
