Falls are not a normal part of aging. You can prevent falls by staying active, making your home safer, getting regular health checkups, and practicing falls prevention tips.
Stay on your feet by being active, eating healthy and drinking water! Staying active helps to prevent falls! The week exercise program is held at senior centers, community centers, churches, and health clinic. Classes are held twice a week for at least 45 minutes. Class size is limited for safety reasons and some sites do not hold classes all year round. Please call Michelle at to find a class that is in session and nearest to you.
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