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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’

 

West Islip

3 Higbie Lane

West Islip, NY 11795

Dates: Thursdays, July  5, 12, 19, 26; August  2, 9, 16

Times: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

To register call 631-661-7080

 

St. Catherine & St. Charles Health & Wellness Center

500 Commack Road

Commack, New York

Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm

July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

August 7th, 14th, 21st

To Register call 631-853-7214

 

 

Tai Chi

 

Riverhead

This class is specifically for patients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.*

Riverhead Free Public Library

330 Court St.,

Riverhead NY 11901

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 10 – August 30

Time: 1:00 p.m– 2:00 p.m.

*All participants must have an initial intake for this location

 

This class is for mature adults

Riverhead Free Public Library

330 Court St.,

 Riverhead, NY 11901

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 10 – August 30

Time: 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

To register call 631-727-3228

 

Commack

Stony Brook Specialty Care

500 Commack Rd.

Commack, NY 11725

Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays, July 18-September 7

Time: Part 1: 9:30 a.m.

Time: Part 2  3:30 p.m.

To register call 631-444-8385

 

 

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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