Event name
A Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention
When
Tue 09 / 30 / 2025
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where
505 Santa Clara Street
Joseph Room
Vallejo CA 94590
Joseph Room
Vallejo CA 94590
Who can attend
Open to all
Limited Capacity: 12 spots available
Price
FREE
Organizer
Susan Neuhaus
'A Matter of Balance': Award-winning fall prevention program, FREE and open to the public.
Do you have concerns about falling? You're not alone. 25% of older adults age 65+ experience falls annually; 37% of which lead to injuries requiring medical attention or mobility restriction. Join trained instructors from Carquinez Village for this 3rd annual, 4-week, 8-session program at the JFK Library in Vallejo.
Classes meet every Tuesday & Thursday for 4 weeks, 1pm - 3pm, Sept 16 through Oct 8
** You must commit to at least 6 of the 8 sessions to complete the program.
In this 4-week course, you will learn to:
- View falls as controllable
- Set goals for increasing activity
- Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
- Exercise in ways designed to increase strength & balance
Who should attend?
- Anyone concerned about falls
- Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
- Anyone who has fallen in the past
- Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns
