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Your whole life has been one magnificent balancing act. Keep it going!
To maintain an active lifestyle, you need strength, flexibility and balance. Moving with Confidence is a fall prevention program offered in Baltimore County's senior centers. This free program provides:
- Screening for risk factors.
- Fall prevention education in a group or one-on-one format.
- Information about evaluating and increasing home safety.
- Screening with a physical therapist.
- Access to a senior-friendly fitness center. (Must meet membership guidelines. Fees apply.)
- Ability to participate in a range of classes including chair exercise, tai chi, yoga and dance to keep you moving with confidence! (Additional fees may apply.)
Program participants will learn: - Techniques to decrease the risk of falling.
- How to increase awareness of fall hazards.
- Potential side effects of some medications.
- How to overcome fears related to falling.
To decrease your risk of falling, schedule a free risk screening with one of our award winning fall prevention specialists today! Call 410-887-5455 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. This program is made possible by a grant from the Maryland Department of Aging. Program sponsors include Towson University, Erickson Foundation, St. Agnes Hospital, Franklin Square Hospital Center and Baltimore County Department of Aging. Revised January 27, 2009 |
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