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Suffolk County Offers Model Falls Prevention Workshops to Mature Residents

Programs offer seniors a greater chance to remain independent for life

    

 

Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Dr. James Tomarken invites mature residents to attend Suffolk County’s national award-winning program focused on falls prevention. The program is intended to empower mature adults to engage in behaviors that reduce the risks of falls, improve self-management, and improve their quality of life.

 

‘Stepping On’ is a CDC model program that comprises a seven-week workshop that focuses on balance and strength, home and community safety, vision, safe footwear and medication review. The program has proven to reduce the number of falls for participants by 31 percent.

 

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention is an evidence-based program that meets for 60 minutes twice a week for eight weeks. Using the principals of Tai Chi, the program enables mature adults to improve their balance, flexibility and strength and has proven to reduce their risk of falling.

 

Classes are led by trained instructors from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Falls Prevention workshops will be offered as follows:

 

‘Stepping On’

 

 

Miller Place

Miller Place Fire Department (CHS)

12 Miller Place Rd

Miller Place, NY 11764

Date: Tuesdays October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2018

Time: 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.

To register call 631 247-4500

 

 

Smithtown

Siena Village

50 Rt. 25A

Smithown,  NY 11787

Date: Thursdays  October 4, 11, 18, 25, 29, November 1,8, 15, 2018

Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

To register call 631 862-3529

 

 

Tai Chi

 

Commack

Stony Brook Specialty Care

500 Commack Rd.

Commack,  NY 11725

Part 1 Tue & Fri

Time: 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m.

November 2,6, 9, 13, 16,20, 21**, 27,30th

December 4,7,11,14,18,21st

**This is a tentative date.**This is a Wednesday

To register call 631 853-7214

 

East Hampton

East Hampton Library

159 Main St.

East Hampton NY 11937

Part 3 Tue & Thur

Time: 1:00 p.m. -2.p.m.

November 8 13,15,27,29,

December 4,6,11,13, 18,20, 2018

January 3,8,10, 15,17, 2019

To register call 631-324-0222 ext 3

 

 

 

 

 

Additional programs will be rolled out in communities throughout Suffolk County over the course of the year. For more information about Suffolk County Falls Prevention Programs, call the Suffolk County Department of Health Services at 631-853-6492 or visit: http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/HealthServices/PreventiveMedicine/FallsPrevention.aspx

 

Video:  Seniors Learn How to Reduce Falls at Suffolk County’s Falls Prevention Programs

 

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