HEALTHY STEPS FOR OLDER ADULTS
September 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free
The two day Healthy Steps for Older Adults workshop by the YMCA is a community-based fall risk screening and education class for adults aged 65 and older. Participants attend workshops addressing proper footwear, safety at home, good nutrition for bone health and the importance of exercise to prevent falls. The program also includes information on local fitness programs designed to reduce the risk of falling as well as learning exercises that can be done at home to help reduce falls.
What to Expect
- Two workshops in a classroom setting
- Each workshop is two hours long
- Participants will learn what they can do at home to help reduce falls
- Physician referral not required
- Practice exercises to reduce falls (optional chair provided)
Participants Receive
- Program manual
- Home risk assessment
- Personal fall risk physical assessment
- Physician discussion and referral form
Upcoming Two-Day Workshops
Location: Sunshine Senior Center, 330 5th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Day 1: Monday, September 23rd from 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Day 2: Tuesday, September 24th from 1:00PM – 3:00PM
For more information please contact Contact the YMCA at 727.235.6472 or register online here.
