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 Babylon
West Babylon Public Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon
Dates: Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 7, 14
Times: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
To register call 631 669-5445
Sag Harbor
John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main St., Sag Harbor
Dates: Thursdays, May 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 7, 14, 214
Times: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
To register call 631-725-0049
Huntington
Huntington Library, 338 Main St, Huntington
Dates: Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
To register call 631-427-5165 ext. 256
Commack
Stony Brook Specialty Care, 500 Commack Road, Commack
Dates: Tuesdays, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17
Times: 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.
To register call 631-444-8385
Tai Chi
Mount Sinai
Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai
Dates: Wednesdays and Fridays, May 2 - June 22
Time: Part 1: 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
Time: Part 2 (for those who have completed part 1): 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
To register call 631-853-6472
Riverhead
This class is specifically for patients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.*
Riverhead Free Public Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 10 – August 30
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
To register call 631-726-8800
*All participants must have an initial intake for this location
This class is for mature adults
Riverhead Free Public Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 10 – August 30
Time: 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
To register call 631-727-3228
East Hampton Library
159 Main Street, East Hampton
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays May 1 - June 26
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
To register call: 631-324-0222
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
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